Close X
Monday, September 23, 2024
ADVT 
National

Little Rain In Saskatchewan, Officials Warn Fire Evacuees Against Heading Home

The Canadian Press, 13 Jul, 2015 11:10 AM
    Emergency officials are warning fire evacuees from northern Saskatchewan not to go home until it's safe.
     
    They are reviewing which communities are no longer under threat from wildfires before lifting evacuation orders.
     
    Steve Roberts with wildfire management says some rain has fallen in the region but "not enough" to snuff out all fires near towns and reserves.
     
    Flames and thick smoke have forced about 13,000 people out of their homes in at least 50 communities over the last two weeks.
     
    The fires have destroyed 81 houses and cabins.
     
    Premier Brad Wall says crown corporations will allow evacuees to delay paying their utility bills until September.

    MORE National ARTICLES

    Eligible Voters Could Be Disenfranchised By Stricter ID Rules, Groups Say

    Eligible Voters Could Be Disenfranchised By Stricter ID Rules, Groups Say
    The Council of Canadians and the Canadian Federation of Students are in court in Toronto today, seeking an interim injunction against a key provision of the Fair Elections Act.

    Eligible Voters Could Be Disenfranchised By Stricter ID Rules, Groups Say

    Sex Assault Victim Of Serial Killer's Brother 'Elated' At Court Victory

    Sex Assault Victim Of Serial Killer's Brother 'Elated' At Court Victory
    VANCOUVER — A woman who was sexually assaulted by the brother of serial killer Robert Pickton says she is elated she can once again walk tall after winning a lengthy court battle.

    Sex Assault Victim Of Serial Killer's Brother 'Elated' At Court Victory

    Wildfire Smoke Causing Air Quality Concerns In Saskatchewan, Parts Of Manitoba

    Wildfire Smoke Causing Air Quality Concerns In Saskatchewan, Parts Of Manitoba
    Smoke from wildfires is raising air quality concerns across Saskatchewan and parts of Manitoba. Environment Canada has issued special air quality statements for regions in the two provinces.

    Wildfire Smoke Causing Air Quality Concerns In Saskatchewan, Parts Of Manitoba

    Four Arrested After Annual Cannabis Day Protest In Vancouver Turns Violent

    Four Arrested After Annual Cannabis Day Protest In Vancouver Turns Violent
    VANCOUVER — The organizer of an annual marijuana protest in downtown Vancouver is blaming the city for an outbreak of violence that led to several protesters being arrested on Canada Day.

    Four Arrested After Annual Cannabis Day Protest In Vancouver Turns Violent

    High School Students In Surrey Find A Way To Live On Mars

    High School Students In Surrey Find A Way To Live On Mars
    Is it really possible to live on Mars? A few students of Princess Margaret Secondary School in Surrey say it is. In fact, they have created a proposal on how humans can live and function on the ‘Red Planet’. 

    High School Students In Surrey Find A Way To Live On Mars

    Hema Malini Injured In A Road Accident In Rajasthan

    Hema Malini Injured In A Road Accident In Rajasthan
    Her Mercedes collided with an Alto car. The BJP MLA received head injuries. However there were four people in Alto car who were critically wounded.

    Hema Malini Injured In A Road Accident In Rajasthan