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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Sunday Wildfire Update
Sask. wildfires update: SPSA looking at possibly lifting some evacuation orders
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said in its update on Sunday that its crews have started to inspect areas such as Pelican Narrows and La Ronge to see if they're safe enough for evacuation orders to be lifted.SPSA President Marlo Pritchard said there were between 10,000 and 15,000 evacuees in the province as of...
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'Blessed and thankful': Batoche opens doors to Saskatchewan wildfire evacuees
Thousands of people have had to evacuate their homes in Saskatchewan due to ongoing wildfires, and over 130 of them are staying at Batoche.Beverly Roberts evacuated La Ronge with her family and they found themselves in Watrous before going to Batoche.The Pisew Fire, which has caused significant damage in the La Ronge a...
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Saturday Wildfire Update
Rain, favourable winds in Candle Lake, Shoe Fire still 11 km away
The prayers of many have been answered as rain fell in the Candle Lake area Saturday.The precipitation comes at a crucial time as the largest fire burning in the province, the Shoe Fire, is currently only 11 km away from the resort village.As of Saturday morning, the Shoe Fire had burned more than 496,695 hectares, or ...
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GST relief on new homes could save 1st-time buyers up to $240 on mortgages: report
OTTAWA - A new analysis says first-time Canadian homebuyers could save up to $240 on their monthly mortgage payments through the federal government's proposal to waive the sales tax on new builds. Desjardins Economics says in a new report that the impa...
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China tariffs bite into B.C. spot prawn season, but foodies queue for kiss of the sea
VANCOUVER - Toronto resident Krista Jang showed off her "haul" on the False Creek Fishermen's Wharf in Vancouver - a bag of sweet and meaty spot prawns, live and kicking and fresh off the boat. The actress was raised in Vancouver and spot prawn season ...
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Safety institute announces research projects as global focus shifts to AI adoption
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Montreal officials say they've left no stone unturned to prepare for Grand Prix
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Lost RCMP memory key with informant details was offered for sale by criminals: report
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she will attend G7 summit in Alberta
OTTAWA - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says she will attend the G7 summit next week in Kananaskis, Alta. Sheinbaum was one of several world leaders invited to the summit by Prime Minister Mark Carney who are not part of the Group of Seven. She sa...
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