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Global News
24-07-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Saskatchewan to update wildfire situation as Ottawa commits additional supports
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is holding a media availability on Thursday, a day after the province of Saskatchewan requested federal assistance in its fight against wildfires. On Wednesday, Eleanor Olszewski, the minister of emergency management and community resilience, issued a statement saying the federal government will be providing Saskatchewan with additional firefighters to mitigate the wildfires and helicopters to transport critical personnel. She also said the Government Operations Centre is working with the Canadian Armed Forces to deploy all necessary resources. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy There are currently 56 active wildfires in Saskatchewan, only five of which are contained. You can watch the update live at the top of this story beginning at 1:30 p.m. local time.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Statement from Minister Olszewski regarding wildfires in Manitoba
OTTAWA, ON, May 29, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, issued the following statement: "Early this morning, I approved two Requests for Federal Assistance from the Government of Manitoba to support evacuation efforts in response to the devastating wildfires threatening Pimicikamak Cree Nation and the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation. The Government Operations Centre is working with the Canadian Armed Forces, and other federal and provincial partners, to deploy all necessary federal resources, and ensure Manitoba has the supports it needs. I also wish to express my profound gratitude to the firefighters, first responders, emergency management officials, and local volunteers who continue to help those in need in these communities." Associated Links Federal Resources - Wildfires Requests for Federal Assistance Process Detailed list of requests for federal assistance - Details about federal support will be added once available Government Operations Centre Stay ConnectedFollow Public Safety Canada on X, LinkedIn and YouTubeFollow Get Prepared on XFollow Emergency Ready in Canada on Facebook SOURCE Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada View original content: Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
