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Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires
- NDP Leader Carla Beck stated that four of ten water bombers have been grounded for almost a year during the worst wildfire season in a decade, which she called "absolutely unacceptable."
- The province received a new water bomber in late May, but it has not been used due to a lack of trained pilots, according to Carla Beck.
- Public Safety Minister Tim McLeod mentioned that pilot training was interrupted so they could instead fight the fires.
- The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency confirmed that four aircraft are grounded for inspections, repairs, and unavailable parts.
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Sask. Opposition decries grounded firefighting planes, government blames inspections and maintenance
Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP repeated criticisms of the provincial government's use of water bombers on Wednesday, with the province responding that planes were grounded due to mandatory inspections and necessary maintenance.
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Saskatchewan Opposition says too many water bombers grounded during wildfires
REGINA — Premier Scott Moe’s government needs to explain why records show almost half the water bomber fleet has been grounded during recent wildfires, the Opposition NDP said Wednesday.
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