Waskesiu: An oasis in a sea of smoke
The hamlet of Waskesiu Lake Resort has watched its neighbours evacuating while fires rip through the north.The community of Waskesiu is just around a 50-minute drive from Weyakwin, which saw its residents forced to evacuate because of the ditch fire only a few weeks ago.But while the community may be fairly close to wh...
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Type 3 firefighters deployed to La Ronge, mayor optimistic about current wildfire situation
Fifty Type 3 firefighters are on their way to La Ronge this afternoon to assist with wildfire containment efforts. Prince Albert Grand Council made a call out for the firefighters last week, and according to its Director of Forestry and Search and Rescue Pierce Pellerin, the recruitment was very successful. He explaine...
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SaskTel services back up across north
SaskTel crews have restored almost all of the infrastructure that was damaged by wildfires across the northern part of the province last week. The Crown Corporation said on Monday that crews worked over the weekend to complete repairs, and as of 10 am, all SaskTel Services are available across the north. More repairs m...
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Saskatchewan's biggest wildfire takes toll on Narrow Hills Provincial Park
The Shoe Fire, which is approximately 500,000 hectares in size, has caused an unprecedented amount of damage in the Lower Fishing Lake area.As the biggest fire in Saskatchewan, it's been a serious challenge for fire crews attempting to slow its spread.One area that's seen some serious effects from the fire is Narrow Hi...
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Monday wildfire update
Precipitation stalls some wildfire growth; repatriation begins in Pelican Narrows
There are currently 25 active wildfires burning in the province; six are not contained. The Shoe Fire burning about 10 km away from Candle Lake is now over 500,000 hectares in size. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency reported Monday limited visible smoke on the fire due to widespread precipitation. Heavy equipment a...
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Lumsden Students Inspire Provincewide Treaty Awareness
A Grade 5 class in Lumsden has proven that big things can have humble beginnings.Treaty Recognition Week took place this May 18 - 24 in Saskatchewan, a week highlighting the importance of Treaties and the nation-to-nation Treaty relationship.The City of Saskatoon and rural municipality of Colonsay also proclaimed Treat...
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Judge to rule whether Montreal billionaire Robert Miller is too sick to stand trial
MONTRÉAL - Crown prosecutors have agreed Montreal billionaire Robert Miller is too sick to stand trial. Crown attorney Delphine Mauger told reporters a trial was impossible because it is clear the octogenarian is gravely ill and won't recover. The foun...
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Five things to know about Canada's plan to meet the NATO defence spending target
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising that Canada will quickly boost its defence spending to hit the NATO member target of two per cent of national GDP this year. Canada has long promised to meet the target but has never had a detailed plan ...
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Quebec government scraps gasoline floor price to boost competition
MONTREAL - Quebec has abolished its floor price on gasoline in a bid to bring down costs at the pump. The Quebec government announced the measure in April after the federal government scrapped the consumer carbon tax. The floor price had been in place...
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Quebec to invest $10M in company developing Canadian-made satellite launch technology
MONTREAL - Quebec premier François Legault says the province will invest $10 million in a Montreal-area company that is developing a system to launch small satellites into space. Legault announced the investment in Reaction Dynamics at the company's fa...
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Canada Post rejects union terms for arbitration as both sides enter bitter stalemate
MONTREAL - A government push to steer Canada Post and the union representing 55,000 mail workers toward common ground hit a big pothole Monday. As an increasingly acrimonious impasse drags on, Canada Post rejected a framework put forward by the union f...
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Duke of Edinburgh to make three stops in Canada, attend Canada Day celebrations
FREDERICTON - The Duke of Edinburgh is scheduled to visit Prince Edward Island later this month, just weeks after King Charles opened Parliament and read the throne speech. The Royal Diary says Prince Edward is scheduled to make three stops in Canada. ...
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