Sask. Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod said one of the base camps might be located near the La Ronge-Weyakwin area. (La Ronge Regional Fire Department/Facebook)

By Marija Robinson - CKOM News

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SPSA requests federal support in the form of tents, base camps

Jun 10, 2025 | 10:15 AM

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has asked the federal government for tents and two base camps.

The tents would provide accommodation for up to 200 people, according to Sask. Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod, while the base camps would support restoration efforts.

“They would be designed for workers to stay as they rebuild communities and as we go back to repatriating these communities and restoring services in them,” he said.

According to McLeod, the base camps would have sleeping quarters, a kitchen and dining spaces, and bathroom and shower facilities.

He says the larger of the two camps could house between 100 to 150 people and would likely be located in Denare Beach, which had the largest infrastructure losses.

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The smaller of the two camps would hold between 50 to 100 people, and McLeod says it might be located near the La Ronge-Weyakwin area.

McLeod says he’s optimistic the request will get a quick response.