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Wildfire update: now down to 13 active wildfires

Wildfire update: now down to 13 active wildfires

SPSA continues to see major progress as weather continues to cooperate.
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NDP blast Sask Party for grounding new water bomber during wildfires

NDP blast Sask Party for grounding new water bomber during wildfires

Minister Tim McLeod responds by accusing Opposition of politicizing the wildfire tragedy.
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$680,345 raised during Saskatchewan Day of Caring

$680,345 raised during Saskatchewan Day of Caring

Canadians wishing to support those affected can still donate online at www.redcross.ca. 
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Northern wildfires projected to slow global warming, at a high cost

Northern wildfires projected to slow global warming, at a high cost

Boreal forest fires affect the climate as smoke particles scatter sunlight back into the atmosphere.
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Wildfire update: province in a much stronger position, says Moe

Wildfire update: province in a much stronger position, says Moe

Latest wildfire update from SPSA reports repatriation efforts, lifting of ATV and UTV bans.
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La Ronge Health Centre Emergency Department open

La Ronge Health Centre Emergency Department open

Long-term care and acute care patients begin to return Monday.
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Creighton woman shares story of evacuation and confusion

Creighton woman shares story of evacuation and confusion

Trina Quinn, one of 1,200 Creighton evacuees, shared her wildfire evacuation story, praising local efforts but noting confusion over support.  
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Keon Garden Centre calls on MJ businesses to support wildfire relief

Keon Garden Centre calls on MJ businesses to support wildfire relief

To donate, visit RedCross.ca and select the Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal.
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Sask. Day of Caring raises $643K for wildfire relief, more to come

Sask. Day of Caring raises $643K for wildfire relief, more to come

A province-wide radiothon raised more than $643,000 on Thursday, with government-matching funds still to be added.
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Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew tours wildfire zones, wants more hotel rooms opened

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew tours wildfire zones, wants more hotel rooms opened

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew took to the air Thursday, touring areas hit by wildfire, meeting with firefighters and community leaders, and issuing a warning to hotel owners to free up more rooms for evacuees. "We have emergency powers.
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