Monday wildfire update: 18 fires burning, 22 communities evacuated
There are currently 18 wildfires burning in the province, six of them are not contained.Perhaps the most troubling fire noted on Monday is the Pisew fire, west of La Ronge, which forced the evacuation of several communities this morning including Sucker River, Wadin Bay, English Bay and the Nemeiben Lake. The Lac La Ro...
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Hope for rain dims as northern Sask. wildfires burn
Many people are waiting for rain to help in the wildfire fight in northern Saskatchewan, but whether that is coming is the big question that looms.Environment Canada Meteorologist Shannon Moodie said we're in a bit of an unsettled pattern weather-wise. Still, nothing major is expected to appear in the forecast over the...
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SaskTel removing fees for evacuees
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UPDATE: Sucker River, Wadin Bay, English Bay, Nemeiben ordered to evacuate; La Ronge on standby
UPDATE 2:27 p.m. : Individuals in the communities of Clam Crossing and Sikachu have been ordered to start evacuation immediately. If you can self-evacuate and find accommodation, you must use Highway 165 west to Beauval and make your way to Prince Albert to the Prince Albert Urban Centre and register.Any people who rem...
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RezCross now open on Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation
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Review of B.C. home-sharing program for adults with developmental disabilities
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