mail service for evacuees
Canada Post reroutes mail to Prince Albert from wildfire affected communities
Wildfires are affecting mail and parcel delivery in certain communities in northern Saskatchewan, so Canada Post has implemented contingency measures to serve the affected residents. Mail for the following residents can be picked up at the Prince Albert Post Office located at 9 Marquis Road West from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M...
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Thursday wildfire update
Provincial fire crews continue uphill battle with mother nature and look forward to weekend rain
There is some encouraging news from the province's latest wildfire update.While eight of the 25 active fires are still listed as not contained, two of the biggest blazes have not increased much in size since Wednesday. The northern half of the province is also expected to receive some rain this weekend.The largest fire...
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