If you’re out at Chief Whitecap Park or the Cranberry Flats Conservation Area today, you may notice smoke, but it is nothing to be concerned about.

The Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Training Exchange (TREX) continues today with prescribed fire activities planned at those locations south of Saskatoon.

Today’s prescribed burns are part of a five-day live-fire training event hosted by the Canadian Prairies Prescribed Fire Exchange and the Meewasin Valley Authority, bringing together over 60 participants from across Canada and the United States.

There are several objectives around the prescribed burns including a demonstration for training purposes, reducing litter cover so planted native grasses can grow, enhance wildlife habitat, reduce risk of fire especially on trails, and reduce the cover of invasive plants.

Local fire departments and provincial wildfire agencies are notified prior to ignition, and operations will proceed only under approved conditions.