Disaster Date:06/02/2025
Denare Beach, SK
Fires
What Happened
Around May 29, 2025, the Wolf wildfire began. It swept through the community of Denare Beach on June 2, 2025, destroying more than 200 homes in the Northern Village of Denare Beach.
What MDS Is Doing
MDS volunteers will focus on building four new homes in 2026 for residents of Denare Beach, SK.
Location
Denare Beach is a scenic northern Saskatchewan village and cottage community located on the shores of Amisk Lake, about 22km southwest of Flin Flon, Manitoba. It is a popular area for fishing and boating. Located in the Canadian Shield, the area features the Limestone Crevices, a unique natural geological formation.
Stories from the Field
Weekly Reports
As we drove into Denare Beach on Sunday afternoon, we saw how the fire of June 2, 2025 affected and damaged not only the forest, but also the properties. Among the burnt trees we saw places that once held someone’s special and needed possessions....
Week 4 at the MDS project in Denare Beach, Saskatchewan was filled with hard work, meaningful connections, and many moments that reminded volunteers of the reason for their presence. Peter (Project Director) was enthusiastic about the progress made...
It’s been another wonderful week serving in the community of Denare Beach. This week brought together a large group of volunteers with skills and energy to get a lot done. We enjoyed a visit from homeowner Steve, who served up a walleye fish-fry...
