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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe Faces Call to Bring in Military as Wildfires Rage
- More than 30,000 people fled their homes in recent days due to wildfires across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, with major evacuations near La Ronge and Flin Flon.
- The wildfires accelerated amid drier conditions in May, prompting states of emergency last week and calls from opposition and First Nations leaders for military assistance.
- Pimicikamak Chief David Monias stated his community lacks adequate fire suppression resources and announced deployment of firefighters, pumpers, tankers, and command teams.
- On Wednesday, federal and provincial authorities committed to matching donations made to the Red Cross to support wildfire relief efforts, while Premier Scott Moe stated that military assistance is not currently required.
- Officials reported about 25 active fires in Saskatchewan and 27 in Manitoba, with ongoing firefighting efforts helped by cooler weather but rain remains critical to control the blazes.
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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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meadowlakeNOWPremier Moe responds to criticism for not calling in federal, military help to handle wildfires
Calls continue for the province to use every available resource in Canada to combat wildfires that are threatening northern communities and have forced mass evacuations. Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Chief Bobby Cameron joined Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck in urging Premier Scott Moe to formally request federal assistance including military, policing, and communications support. “We cannot afford to let critical assistan…
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