US EditionPrairie fire officials work to support evacuees, while some areas plan return home
- Thousands of wildfire evacuees in northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba have been displaced, with some communities starting to allow residents to return as of June 13, 2025.
- Evacuees face delays and inconsistent government aid, prompting criticism of Saskatchewan’s response and calls for better emergency protocols and national fire services.
- Organizations like Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak and Southern Chiefs’ Organization have mobilized to provide culturally safe supports, while First Nations leaders report significant challenges and limited manpower.
- Specific data show Saskatchewan fire crews are stabilizing conditions amid 20 active fires, Manitoba has 21,000 evacuees registered with the Red Cross, and governments plan to distribute $500 aid payments shortly.
- The situation highlights prolonged displacement struggles, with evacuees like Shyla Evans paying out of pocket and cities seeking reinstatement of health services, indicating a need for sustained support and coordination.
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Some evacuees can return home but wildfires still cover over 700,000 ha: Manitoba gov’t
Over 1700 evacuees can safely return home to Sherridon, Herb Lake Landing, Cranberry Portage, and Snow Lake, as mandatory evacuation notices have been lifted. However, Manitoba Wildfire Service continues to respond to 21 active wildfires across the province. In the east, one of the fires has spread to approximately 219,000 hectares. Provincial Road 315 is […]
More than 10,000 Sask. evacuees allowed to return home, some feeling 'alone and ignored'
As thousands of wildfire evacuees from parts of northern Saskatchewan start to return home, others are still scattered across multiple provinces, struggling to access aid and waiting for answers.
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Prairie fire officials work to support evacuees, while some areas plan return home
The firefight on the Prairies wildfire front took a new turn Friday as officials in two provinces worked to support evacuees, while affected communities readied themselves to bring residents home.
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Toronto SunManitoba communities prepare to return home after wildfires displaced thousands
WINNIPEG — Two First Nations organizations are teaming up to provide services for northern Manitoba wildfire evacuees, while some affected communities are getting set to return home.
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