Wildfire Evacuations

Emergency Operations Centre for Saskatoon

While not directly leading the wildfire evacuation response, the City of Saskatoon is working closely with northern community leaders, the Province of Saskatchewan, the Canadian Red Cross and numerous local partner organizations to support wildfire evacuees in Saskatoon.

The complexity, intensity and potential duration of this evacuation has resulted in the activation of the Emergency Operations Centre with City and other partner resources. 

Cosmo Civic Centre - Red Cross Evacuation Centre

The City’s Cosmo Civic Centre is currently being operated by the Canadian Red Cross as an Evacuation Centre for those displaced by the northern Saskatchewan wildfires.

All programming and rentals at this location are suspended until further notice. To find available programming at other City leisure facilities, visit dropinschedule.saskatoon.ca.

The Customer Service Kiosk remains open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily for the following services:

• Leisure admission sales and renewals
• Program registrations
• Rental payments
• Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo season pass purchases
• Transit ticket sales

The Carlyle King Branch Library located in Cosmo Civic Centre remains open to the public.

PLEASE NOTE: The Cosmo Civic Centre is not able to receive donations for wildfire evacuees. Please see the information below for ways to donate.

Community Donations to Support Wildfire Evacuees

Many local partner organizations are actively working to assist those displaced by the northern Saskatchewan wildfires. If you or your organization would like to help, here are a few ways to get involved:

Financial Donations

Monetary contributions to support evacuee activity and transportation needs can be made through:

• Saskatoon Community Foundation’s Emergency Response Fund at saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca.
• United Way’s 2025 Fire Evacuee Fund at unitedwaysaskatoon.ca/2025-fire-evacuee-fund.

Physical Donations

The Central Urban Métis Federation Inc (CUMFI) is collecting essential items to support evacuees.

Drop-off Location: 
CUMFI Métis Local, 315 Avenue M. South

Drop-off Hours:

• Weekdays: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Weekends: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Most Needed Items:

• Bottled water
• Toiletries (toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products)
• Diapers, baby wipes, baby formula
• Clean bedding
• Summer clothing for adults and children (new, gently used, washed)
• New adult and children underwear and socks
• Men’s and women’s 2x and larger clothes
• Shoes
• Swimsuits
• New and used toys (easy to clean)
• New colouring books, crayons, pencil crayons
• Masks
• Air purifiers
• Work gloves
• Strollers and wheelchairs

For updates, visit the Métis Nation of Saskatchewan Emergency Alert webpage at metisnationsk.com/emergency.

Activity & Event Donations

If you have an activity or event donation that you would like to contribute (e.g., admission passes, entertainment, events), please complete the online form below. Your offer will be evaluated for consideration based on current needs. Please note, donation offers received with less than a 48 hour notice will not be able to be considered.

Volunteers

There is no need for volunteers at this time.

Information for Evacuees

Registration

All evacuees should register as soon as possible with either the Canadian Red Cross or Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). Who you register with depends on where you are being evacuated from. This information would have been shared by your community’s leadership. If you are not sure if your community is supported by the Canadian Red Cross or the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency – information is located on the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency website.

Communities who have evacuated to Saskatoon have contracted lodging and food services from the Canadian Red Cross. To register with the Canadian Red Cross, please call 1-800-863-6582 AND visit the Canadian Red Cross Registration Centre located at Cosmo Civic Centre in Saskatoon (3130 Laurier Drive).

Communities currently evacuated to Saskatoon are members of:

• Lac La Ronge Indian Band
• Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation

If you are not from one of these communities and you have not registered for the Sask Evac App, or you chose to self-evacuate, you may register to access services through the SPSA at https://app.saskecs.ca.

Registering is important so that you can get information on services and assistance available to you during this difficult time. It also helps people to get the support they need.

City of Saskatoon Amenities & Services

During this challenging time, the City of Saskatoon welcomes you and is here to support your well-being. A variety of local options are available to help you and your family stay active, connected and cared for:

• Outdoor Pools
• Spray Pads & Summer Play Program
• Leisure Centres
• Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park & Zoo
• Nutrien Playland at Kinsmen Park
• Spring/Summer Leisure Guide
• Saskatoon Public Libraries
• Parks & Green Spaces
• Saskatoon Transit and How to Plan My Trip
• Discover Saskatoon – Things to Do and Calendar of Events

For more information on special programming and services for evacuees, please contact your Community Leads and watch for information posted at hotels and Cosmo Civic Centre.