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Beck says Moe government lacks leadership in wildfire response

Beck says Moe government lacks leadership in wildfire response

NDP leader responds to Premier Scott Moe’s latest news conference on the wildfire situation
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Saskatchewan revises fire ban to area near Churchill River

Saskatchewan revises fire ban to area near Churchill River

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has narrowed the provincial fire ban to the area between the provincial forest and Churchill River.
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Canadian Red Cross has aided roughly 10,000 people affected by Sask. Wildfires

Canadian Red Cross has aided roughly 10,000 people affected by Sask. Wildfires

Luc Mullinder, vice-president of the Canadian Red Cross in Sask., said the organization is helping people access shelter and transportation.
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About 7,000 residents in La Ronge, Sask., area can go home Thursday

About 7,000 residents in La Ronge, Sask., area can go home Thursday

REGINA — About 7,000 people in and around La Ronge, Sask., will be allowed to return home on Thursday after the lifting of a wildfire evacuation order, the director of the local emergency operation centre said Tuesday.
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Evacuation order lifted, La Ronge and Hall Lake Area return begins June 12

Evacuation order lifted, La Ronge and Hall Lake Area return begins June 12

Evacuees from Hall Lake, Sucker River, La Ronge and Stanley Mission can begin returning home June 12 after the evacuation order was officially lifted.
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Wildfire update: weather cooperating, but still some evacuee concerns

Wildfire update: weather cooperating, but still some evacuee concerns

"We are doing everything humanly possible" to answer calls within 24 hours, said SPSA President Marlo Pritchard of the 855 line.
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NDP slams government over ombudsman criticisms of wildfire response

NDP slams government over ombudsman criticisms of wildfire response

Cumberland MLA Jordan McPhail, House Leader Nicole Sarauer blast provincial response.
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Provincial ombudsman wades in to wildfire evacuee situation

Provincial ombudsman wades in to wildfire evacuee situation

Provincial ombudsman Sharon Pratchler calls on government of Saskatchewan to respond to evacuees
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Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels

Warmer than normal summer predicted across Canada, uncertain precipitation levels

Canada is expected to see a warmer-than-usual summer with uncertain precipitation levels in most provinces, based on Environment and Climate Change Canada's summer forecast.
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Criticism continues over Moe not calling for more federal help

Criticism continues over Moe not calling for more federal help

Evacuees and MLA Jordan McPhail, the Opposition's shadow minister for Northern Affairs and Forestry, at a media event on Monday outside the Saskatchewan cabinet office in Saskatoon
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