
Regina will continue to house evacuees from the Pikangikum wildfires for the next little bit. In an update from the province Thursday, Saskatchewan Public Safety spokesperson Duane McKay says there are just under 300 people still being housed at the U of R and local hotels. McKay says as of now, no evacuees will be […]
Evacuees from the Pikangikum wildfires have been relatively calm while taking temporary shelter at the University of Regina. During an update Tuesday morning, the province says despite recent crime that has involved evacuees, things have gone relatively smoothly for all involved. Saskatchewan Public Safety spokesperson Duane McKay said any damage to the university is not […]
No more Northern Ontario wildfire evacuees Will be brought into Saskatchewan. In an update given by the province, Ontario is confirming that the wildfire near Pikangikum is being reduced and no more people are being evacuated from the area. Duane McKay with Saskatchewan Public Safety says they are now working with Ontario to plan how […]
The University of Regina has taken in evacuees from Pikangikum First Nation after leaving their homes from continuing wildfires in Northern Ontario. The Canadian Red Cross began registering evacuated residents Thursday on campus and are planning to help guests with services and other programs as they continue arriving. It was estimated that 400 evacuees were scheduled […]
Saskatchewan is starting to welcome people from Northern Ontario who are being evacuated from the wild fires. Families from Pikangikum, near the Manitoba border, are starting to fly into Regina to be housed at the U of R dorms and local hotels. Vice President of Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency Duane McKay says the first flight […]
Saskatchewan will be hosting up to 2,000 people being evacuated from wildfires in Northern Ontario. Ontario is currently battling five wildfires that are affecting over 20 communities with some First Nations communities declaring a state of emergency. Premier Doug Ford is thanking Saskatchewan for the generosity in helping people move out of harms way and […]