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Sask. Wildfire Evacuees 18 and Older to Receive $500 Emergency Fund, Premier Says

  • On June 2, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced that each resident aged 18 and older who was evacuated due to the rapidly spreading wildfires would receive a one-time $500 payment to assist with immediate expenses.
  • The payment aims to support more than 10,000 evacuees from communities including Pelican Narrows and La Ronge, where evacuations began amid escalating fires.
  • Authorities plan a phased return starting Thursday with healthy individuals using private vehicles, targeting full community returns by the weekend of June 14 and 15.
  • Moe recognized the challenges within the system and committed to distributing emergency funds in collaboration with local authorities to support communities in northern Saskatchewan affected by aggressive wildfires.
  • The emergency aid enhances current support systems and is integrated within a comprehensive recovery plan that also includes social services, housing assistance, and expanded mental health resources.
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe promises $500 in direct aid to each wildfire evacuee

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.

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Global News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
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