Denare Beach Residents Struggle to Find Housing After Devastating Wildfire
Denare Beach, a small community in Saskatchewan, is grappling with the aftermath of a devastating wildfire in June 2025. The blaze destroyed half of the village, including homes and businesses, leaving residents like Brittany Holmgren displaced and seeking temporary housing.
Brittany Holmgren, a lifelong resident of Denare Beach, lost her home and workplace in the fire. The 33-year-old mother and her two daughters have temporarily moved in with Holmgren's mother in nearby Flin Flon, Man. Holmgren finds the available temporary trailers in Denare Beach and nearby Creighton limited and unappealing, with only two trailers in Denare Beach and most in Creighton. Rents for these trailers start at $680 per month.
Finding a new home in Denare Beach has proven challenging due to soaring rental prices. Some landlords have increased rent to $1,000 per month plus utilities. Meanwhile, another resident, Jennifer Hysert, who also lost her home and business, is living in a camper inside a warehouse in Flin Flon until she can rebuild.
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has begun placing temporary trailers in Denare Beach and Creighton to house residents. This decision was made by the provincial government of Saskatchewan. Denare Beach village councillor Karen Thomson expects a decrease in tax and utility revenues due to the fire and is seeking financial support from the government.
The wildfire has left Denare Beach residents like Brittany Holmgren and Jennifer Hysert facing temporary housing challenges and increased rental prices. The provincial government has provided temporary trailers, but the need for more affordable long-term housing solutions remains. Karen Thomson, a village councillor, is seeking financial support from the government to help the community recover.
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