Southwest Saskatchewan faces severe drought for the ninth consecutive year, impacting farmers like Quinton Jacksteit. Pastures have dried up, crops are failing, and ranchers are struggling to feed livestock. The region’s agriculture ministry is working with Ottawa to enhance insurance programs. The forecast predicts a warmer-than-usual summer with uncertain precipitation levels, exacerbating wildfire risks. Residents in Manitoba and Saskatchewan are evacuating due to hundreds of active wildfires.
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