CJCQ (North Battleford, SK)

The wildfires tearing through parts of Saskatchewan and Manitoba have become a full-blown crisis, forcing more than 30,000 residents to leave their homes. For many families, it’s a scramble to find safety, figure out what comes next, and hold onto hope—all while watching thick smoke fill the skies behind them. To make matters worse, there’s little relief in the forecast. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe didn’t sugarcoat it this week, warning that without rain, the challenges will only grow.

Here we go again. The Oilers and Panthers are squaring off in the Stanley Cup Final—and this one feels a little more intense than your average rematch. Last year, Florida stole the show in Game 7, with Sam Reinhart sealing the deal. Edmonton had clawed back from a 3-0 series hole and nearly pulled off a comeback for the ages. This time around, they’re back with one goal: finish what they started.

This wildfire season in Saskatchewan has quickly escalated into one of the most severe in recent memory. With 26 communities and parks now under evacuation orders, it’s not just about flames on the horizon—it’s about families being uprooted, homes left behind, and entire communities facing the unknown. The Shoe Fire alone has scorched more than 407,000 hectares, stretching the efforts of emergency crews and volunteers to their limits.

This year’s Summer Free Ride is one of our biggest yet, and it all starts June 9th at Valley Ford in North Battleford! But here’s what makes it even cooler this year: Q98 and Access Communications have teamed up to give 10 lucky Q98 VIP members an exclusive shot at winning one of the very first keys. That’s right — no one else ANYWHERE has this chance. If you’re not a VIP yet, now’s the time.

As of today, 17 wildfires are actively burning across Saskatchewan, and the vast majority are human-caused, according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). Hot, dry weather paired with windy conditions has increased the risk dramatically, prompting a significant expansion of the provincial fire ban.

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Let’s PACK the ACC and cheer on the North Stars tonight as they leave it all on the ice in Game 6 v. Weyburn. GO STARS GO!!!

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