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Hundreds of wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan are to return home as heavy smoke in the northern region appears to have subsided. Community leaders say they have lifted most evacuation orders for Buffalo Narrows, Buffalo River Dene Nation and Île-à-la-Crosse. Air quality statements in those communities are rated as low risk as of Thursday afternoon. Buffalo Narrows Mayor […]
The province announced this afternoon that provincial command has been activated through Saskatchewan Public Safety’s Provincial Emergency Operations Centre to assist in response to wildfire across northern Saskatchewan. According to the province, there are currently 28 active wildfires burning in the province and there have been 169 wildfires so far this year, which is double the […]
A wildfire near the northern Saskatchewan community of Buffalo Narrows has forced the village to issue a state of emergency. Mayor Sandy Ericson said Monday that many residents evacuated the community because the smoke is affecting their health. She said the loss of electricity has also made it difficult for people trying to stay cool. […]