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CBC
2 days ago
- Climate
- CBC
Living in a parking lot: Sask. evacuees share concerns with emergency response
Social Sharing Joslynn Thedorf sums up her sleeping accommodations these days in two words: "Very squeezable." Thedorf, her 11-year-old daughter Hayleigh and their four dogs are sardined into a silver SUV in a Prince Albert, Sask., parking lot. They joined the convoy leaving left La Ronge earlier this week as wildfires advanced on the northern Saskatchewan community. They've been living in their SUV since arriving because they can't find a hotel room. Thedorf has been through evacuations before and appreciates the stakes when the forest is burning. Her family is safe, her house is still standing and today, she's got shampoo. "It's the little things. We're displaced but we have each other. We'll get through." Thedorf's gratitude is echoed by other evacuees, but many are also raising questions about support for firefighters, the provincial response and ongoing communication issues. WATCH | Sask. wildfire evacuee criticizes lack of information, urgency from leaders: Sask. wildfire evacuee criticizes lack of information, urgency from leaders 2 hours ago Duration 5:06 Dawn Hlady owns a business in Flin Flon, Man., and lives across the border in Creighton, Sask. She has been in Saskatoon this week, including on Monday when the prime minister and premiers were in the city for the first ministers' meeting. "It was very frustrating sitting in Saskatoon knowing that the premiers and all the politicians were there having their meetings. And you go online and you see them posting about the beautiful city. And how they're doing this and that," she said. "Meanwhile, your whole life is burning down and nobody can even pick up the phone and answer your question." Viviana Ruiz Arcand drove from La Ronge to Saskatoon, arriving early Tuesday. Speaking at an Opposition NDP news conference, she said she considers herself lucky because she can stay with friends. Arcand said money is becoming an issue for many evacuees. "If you're in a hotel, if that hotel has food service you may very likely be getting meals. If you're not at a hotel or an evacuation centre, hey, you are on your own dime so you gotta figure it out," she said. "One thing that can make it better is grocery store vouchers for people that don't have access to food, right? A gasoline voucher. So we're not asking for donations, we're not asking for handouts, we're looking for support." Rebecca McCrimmon lost her home in Denare Beach, in the province's northeast. She wonders whether the government could better support firefighters. "I really wish there was more support from the air on the fire earlier on because, if they would have had the support, we might still have had homes," she said. "We've been hearing that from a few people, it really seemed like there was a lot more resources put in on the Manitoba side of the border." Abigail Clarke from Wadin Bay, north of La Ronge, said this year's response to the fires seems less extensive than a decade ago. "We had bombers flying everywhere," she said. "This time there seems to be a really big lack of resources being utilized, which is quite disappointing to see."
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Monday's Child: Hayleigh, 15, is a polite, kind-hearted girl with a calm temperament
Hayleigh, 15, is a polite, kind-hearted girl with a calm temperament and a wonderful sense of humor. She loves to laugh and be silly. Always eager to help, she brightens others' days whenever she can. A naturally active child, Hayleigh thrives when she can burn off energy. In summer she runs and plays in her backyard or swims and in winter she bounces at the trampoline park and explores her creativity in art classes. She adores singing and dreams of dance lessons, often twirling around the house to entertain anyone watching. With her love of performance, whether on stage, at summer camp or in impromptu living-room shows, Hayleigh's warmth, enthusiasm and generous spirit make her a joy to be around. If you're at least 18 years old, have a stable source of income and room in your heart, you may be a perfect match to adopt a waiting child. Adoptive parents can be single, married or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ+ singles and couples. As an adoptive parent, you won't have to pay any fees; adoption from foster care is completely free in Massachusetts. The process to adopt a child from foster care includes training, interviews and home visits to determine if adoption is right for you. These steps will help match you with a child or sibling group that your family will fit well with. To learn more about adoption from foster care, call the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) at (617) 964-6273 or go to This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Monday's Child: Hayleigh, 15, is a polite, kind-hearted girl
