With wildfires continuing to displace thousands across northern Saskatchewan, the Canadian Red Cross is providing vital support to those forced from their homes, in partnership with Indigenous Services Canada and community leadership.
As of June 6, more than 10,200 people from over 3,600 households have registered with the Red Cross after being evacuated due to the wildfires. Many evacuees are from the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation and Lac La Ronge Indian Band communities.
To support the ongoing emergency, the Red Cross is offering emergency accommodation, meals, personal services, and supplies such as cots, blankets and pillows. Services are being delivered through congregate shelters in Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert, with additional support available at five reception centres and more than 1,000 hotel rooms secured across the province.
"We’re walking alongside community-led emergency evacuations," said Luc Mullinder, Vice-President of the Red Cross for Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Nunavut. "We help fill the gaps—whether that’s food, lodging, or arranging transportation for medical appointments."
Despite the coordinated response, Mullinder said one of the biggest ongoing challenges is the shortage of hotel accommodations as evacuees continue to arrive. “When people are forced to leave their homes, we want to make them as comfortable as possible, but sometimes hotel space just isn’t there.”
The Red Cross is also running mobile outreach services in communities such as Lloydminster, North Battleford, Unity, Saskatoon, Regina, and Prince Albert, helping displaced individuals access resources and information.
To date, more than $650,000 has been raised for the 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal, not including matching contributions from the federal government.
On Thursday, June 12, broadcasters across Saskatchewan will unite for the Saskatchewan Day of Caring, a province-wide radiothon to raise funds for wildfire relief. From Kindersley to La Ronge and Regina to Yorkton, radio stations will dedicate airtime to encourage donations for evacuees through the Canadian Red Cross.
Donations can be made at redcross.ca/SKDAYOFCARING or by texting RADIO to 20222 to give $10.
Social media users are encouraged to share support using #SKDayOfCaring.
With wildfires still active and many residents displaced indefinitely, officials say support from across Saskatchewan and beyond will be crucial in the days ahead.