(Photo credit: Wavelength Entertainment)
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), alongside Creative Saskatchewan and Wavelength Entertainment, are celebrating the third season of the docuseries Guardians of the North.
The docuseries follows wildland firefighters in Saskatchewan’s Indigenous and northern communities and consists of six episodes that follows personnel from the SPSA as they respond to wildfires, carry out life-threatening rescues and investigate several suspicious fires possibly caused by arson.
“We are deeply grateful for all the northern responders who provide search and rescue, firefighting and emergency response services,” Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod said. “This compelling docuseries highlights the dedication of these first responders and the collaborative effort between communities, agencies and resources to protect the people of Saskatchewan.”
Guardians of the North receives funding from Creative Saskatchewan’s Feature Film and TV Production grant. The third season’s $286,666 investment is estimated to result in $952,449 of positive economic impacts for the province.
“Film is such a powerful export for our province,” Creative Saskatchewan CEO Erin Dean said. “It’s unique ability to enhance our global presence also serves as a significant revenue-generator, driving economic growth and creating job opportunities within our community.”
Season three will air on April 8, at 10 p.m. CST on Citytv Saskatchewan.