Wildfires

A province-wide radiothon raised more than $643,000 on Thursday, with government-matching funds still to be added.

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.

OTTAWA — This year's wildfire season in Canada is shaping up to be the second-worst on record and federal officials are warning of a dangerous summer in parts of British Columbia.

Repatriation efforts under way in La Ronge and area as SPSA reports continued progress against Saskatchewan wildfires.

Through the Employee Giving Program, LifeLabs will match staff donations up to $5,000 along with direct donations.

Event is scheduled for July 10 at Cooke Municipal Golf Course in Prince Albert.

Regina and Moose Jaw are among the communities still affected.

SASKATOON — Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, facing criticism that his government is failing to provide timely help to those fleeing wildfires, promised Wednesday a $500 payout for each evacuee.

Northern Saskatchewan communities brace for a quiet summer as residents return and tourism stalls after devastating wildfires.

More evacuees returning home; also concerns from officials that some wildfires were intentionally set.