Tuesday wildfire update
20 active wildfires across Saskatchewan, 33 communities evacuated
The Pisew fire, west of La Ronge grew 3,000 hectares overnight. It has now charred a total of 86,630 hectares and has caused damage in the community. Structures, including homes, have been lost in the Eagle Point neighbourhood. Derek Cornet is a Pattison Media reporter for larongeNOW.com. He lives in the community and ...
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Rhonda Blackmore removed as commanding officer of Saskatchewan RCMP
Assistant commissioner Rhonda Blackmore says she's been removed from her position as the commanding officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP following anonymous complaints."This decision was made by the Senior Executive at National Headquarters," Blackmore wrote in a message to Saskatchewan RCMP employees. "I ha...
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Rhonda Blackmore removed as commanding officer of Saskatchewan RCMP
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Season Crossover
Pines PSM: Get out and ride!
woman steals 10-year-old's scooter
Armed scooter thief arrested by Prince Albert Police
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Evacuee response
Mayor says city in 'holding pattern', Red Cross responsible for housing evacuees
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Saskatchewan
Evacuee response
Mayor says city in 'holding pattern', Red Cross responsible for housing evacuees
In over 70 years, the mayor of Prince Albert says he cannot recall a situation as severe.Bill Powalinsky is referring to the rapidly growing wildfires and the thousands of people being forced to evacuate their homes. Many of them have arrived in Prince Albert to register and require shelter.In 2015, Sask Polytech was o...
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THE GAME OF BONES
Bunnock helps autistic teen thrive through confidence and connection in Meadow Lake
When Ben Stang winds up to throw on the bunnock court, it's more than just a game - it's where he feels most like himself.The 18-year-old, based in Meadow Lake, has been playing the traditional backyard game for years. What started as a fun family activity has grown into a powerful tool for connection, confidence and b...
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La Ronge Health Centre closed as SHA evacuates 49 acute-care patients
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says acute-care patients have been safely transferred out of La Ronge as the community evacuates in the face of a wildfire.The mandatory evacuation order for La Ronge was issued on Monday afternoon by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, along with evacuation orders for the nearby La...
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UPDATE: Upwards of 15,000 people flee Saskatchewan wildfires, says Premier Moe
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says thousands have fled a wildfire in the province's north, almost doubling the number of people already forced from their homes.Speaking on a Rawlco Radio show, Moe said about 7,000 people have evacuated the town of La Ronge, nearby Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. That numbe...
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Canada
White House says Trump will double tariffs on steel, aluminum tomorrow
WASHINGTON - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says President Donald Trump will double steel and aluminum tariffs on Wednesday. As Canadian officials were preparing for meetings in Washington on Tuesday, Leavitt said Trump would sign an exec...
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Canada's domestic tourism industry could net billions due to U.S. trade war: report
OTTAWA - A new report argues that Canada's trade war with the United States might come with a silver lining for the domestic tourism industry. The Conference Board of Canada says its April travel intentions survey suggests roughly 27 per cent of Canadi...
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Health minister says forced addictions treatment lacks evidence, feds won't intervene
OTTAWA - Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel says there's no evidence that forcing people into addictions treatment works - but she won't weigh in on whether provinces should pursue involuntary treatment. "I will tell you that I think every single ...
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Ice from Oiler hometown rinks added to Edmonton arena ahead of Stanley Cup Final
EDMONTON - Home ice advantage will take on a whole new meaning for some Edmonton Oilers as they head into the Stanley Cup Final. Over the weekend, ice from the hometown rinks of six Oilers players was scraped into Thermoses, shipped to Edmonton and add...
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Israeli envoy pushes back as Ottawa calls out 'disturbing' food restrictions on Gaza
OTTAWA - The MP overseeing Canada's foreign aid is calling on Israel to stop restricting the flow of food aid to the Gaza Strip - while Israel's ambassador is pushing back on Ottawa's suggestion that his country is violating humanitarian law. "Gaza is ...
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Carney says he'll 'take note' of opposition motion to table a spring economic update
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said he will "take note" of the successful opposition motion to add language calling for a spring economic update to the throne speech, but did not say when or how that will happen. "We take note of last night's moti...
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