Saskatchewan Getting Military Personnel, Helicopters to Help Fight Wildfires

‘Right need at the right time’: SPSA defends timing of federal wildfire assistance

Saskatchewan will be receiving help from Ottawa as more than 50 wildfires continue to burn across the province’s north.

Ottawa to Provide Firefighters, Helicopters for Wildfire Support in Saskatchewan

Ottawa is sending helicopters and more manpower to support wildfire clean up efforts in Saskatchewan, after the provincial public safety minister requested federal support. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said there were 56 active fires in the province as of July 24, 14 of which were “not contained.” The agency said seven communities were under a full evacuation order with another four communities under evacuation orders for vulnera…

SPSA defends decision to wait until now to request federal wildfire assistance

The head of Saskatchewan's public safety agency says having the right resources at the right time informed his decision to hold off on asking for federal wildfire assistance until now.

Europe wildfires mapped: All the locations affected by wildfires this summer

Wildfires across the continent have forced thousands to evacuate and injured dozens over recent weeks

Saskatchewan bringing in military personnel, helicopters to fight wildfires

Saskatchewan’s Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod said he wrote to the Federal Emergency Management Minister asking for up to 300 crew members

Saskatchewan asks for federal help to fight wildfires

After months of resisting calls to ask the federal government for help, saying Ottawa could not provide the resources needed, Saskatchewan’s public safety minister has asked for help.