US EditionSaskatchewan Lays Charges in Wildfires While 1,000 More Flee in Manitoba
- Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe faces calls from the Opposition NDP and other leaders to deploy the military as wildfires forced over 30,000 people from homes in Saskatchewan and Manitoba in early June 2025.
- Manitoba and Saskatchewan both declared emergencies last week in response to the rapidly worsening wildfires caused by dry conditions, enabling coordinated efforts to manage firefighting resources and provide assistance.
- Major evacuation zones include La Ronge, Saskatchewan with 7,000 displaced and Flin Flon, Manitoba with 5,000 evacuees, while chiefs like David Monias report remote First Nations lack adequate fire suppression resources.
- Monias announced that 30 to 35 firefighters along with six tankers and pumpers are being sent to assist his community, while federal and provincial authorities committed to matching all contributions made to the Red Cross to support wildfire relief efforts.
- Premier Moe is hesitant to deploy the military, emphasizing that water bombers and firefighting equipment are currently the highest priorities, while NDP leader Carla Beck, in a letter, urged immediate action, stressing the importance of utilizing all available assistance.
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Saskatchewan Political Panel | First ministers' meeting in Saskatoon and wildfires in northern Sask.
The Morning Edition's political panel reflects on the first ministers' meeting in Saskatoon, its impact and how everyone got along, as well as the province's reaction to the wildfires in northern Saskatchewan and highlights from the provincial auditor's report. The panel featured Regina Leader-Post columnist Murray Mandryk, Canadian Press reporter Jeremy Simes and Morning Edition host Adam Hunter.
Saskatchewan Premier faces call to bring in military as wildfires rage
A helicopter at the Provincial Wildfire Center in Prince Albert, Sask., Wednesday, June 4, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards REGINA – As wildfires continue to devour buildings and force thousands from their homes in Saskatchewan, the Opposition NDP is calling on Premier Scott Moe to ask for help from the military. NDP Leader Carla Beck, in a letter to Moe Thursday, questioned what the premier was waiting for. “Every available resource in ou…
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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe faces call to bring in military as wildfires rage
REGINA - As wildfires devour buildings and force thousands from their homes in Saskatchewan, the Opposition NDP is calling on Premier Scott Moe to ask for help from the military.
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