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Vancouver Sun
9 hours ago
- Climate
- Vancouver Sun
Saskatchewan fire evacuations grow after blaze breaches airport
The latest wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan are being told to head south to Prince Albert after being ordered to leave the northern town of La Ronge. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for the 2,500 residents of La Ronge, as well as those in nearby Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band after a wildfire breached the town's airport. Among the affected by the order are more than 45 acute-care patients and long-term care residents from the La Ronge Health Centre and care homes, who the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Canadian Red Cross are working to move. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. The out-of-control fire is fast moving and was listed at more than 836 square kilometres in size as of Monday evening. The La Ronge evacuation adds to the 8,000 residents already displaced by 18 fires burning in Saskatchewan, while dozens of fires in neighbouring Manitoba have sent more than 17,000 people from their homes, including 5,000 residents of Flin Flon. Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has said some 1,000 hotel rooms were being made available for evacuees in Winnipeg. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
National Post
9 hours ago
- Climate
- National Post
Saskatchewan fire evacuations grow after blaze breaches airport
Article content The latest wildfire evacuees in Saskatchewan are being told to head south to Prince Albert after being ordered to leave the northern town of La Ronge. Article content The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issued an evacuation order Monday afternoon for the 2,500 residents of La Ronge, as well as those in nearby Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band after a wildfire breached the town's airport. Article content Article content Article content Among the affected by the order are more than 45 acute-care patients and long-term care residents from the La Ronge Health Centre and care homes, who the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Canadian Red Cross are working to move. Article content The out-of-control fire is fast moving and was listed at more than 836 square kilometres in size as of Monday evening. Article content The La Ronge evacuation adds to the 8,000 residents already displaced by 18 fires burning in Saskatchewan, while dozens of fires in neighbouring Manitoba have sent more than 17,000 people from their homes, including 5,000 residents of Flin Flon. Article content Article content
CTV News
5 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Flin Flon's patients transferred to Saskatchewan hospitals
WATCH: Nearly a dozen patients at Flin Flon's hospital have been moved to facilities throughout Sask. following an evacuation order. WATCH: Nearly a dozen patients at Flin Flon's hospital have been moved to facilities throughout Sask. following an evacuation order. Nearly a dozen patients at Flin Flon's hospital have been moved to facilities throughout Saskatchewan following an evacuation order in the Manitoba community. Eleven Saskatchewan residents who were admitted to the Flin Flon hospital have been transferred to a handful of Saskatchewan communities including Tisdale, Shellbrook, Moosomin, and Regina. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says it began transferring patients just after 6 p.m. on Wednesday. The SHA says it worked closely with the Saskatchewan Air Ambulance to transfer patients. 'There were significant time pressures with the wildfire and the safety concerns, and we had to move very quickly, and move a high number of patients in a quick time period,' said Derek Miller, COO of the SHA. Miller says many people worked tirelessly to transfer the patients – from point-of-care teams in Flin Flon and each of the receiving hospitals to the clinical teams that provided in-flight care, and those who matched patients to an appropriate facility and coordinated with healthcare providers. He says all 11 patients were safely transferred around midnight on Wednesday. 'I'm so proud of the teams. Everybody rallied in order to be able to support those patients and get them safely to a hospital,' Miller said in an interview with CTV News.
CTV News
24-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
More measles exposure risks reported in Regina, Swift Current
The Saskatchewan Health Authority logo can be seen in this CTV News file photo. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is advising the public of additional measles exposure risks in Regina and Swift Current due to confirmed cases. If anyone was at any of these locations during the times below, the SHA said to monitor themselves for symptoms for up to 21 days after exposure. Regina The Atlas Hotel at 4177 Albert St. from Friday, May 16 to Monday May 19 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Apex Adventure Plex at 2329 8th Ave. on Sunday, May 18 from 3:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Taco Bell at 4440 Albert St. on Sunday, May 18 from 6:42 to 7:13 p.m. Swift Current McDonald's at 420 South Service Rd E. on Friday, May 16 from 1:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Pizza Pizza at 1701 North Service Rd E. on Monday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. According to the SHA, measles symptoms include fever, coughing, fatigue, small white spots inside the mouth and throat, and a red blotchy rash that develops on the face and spreads down the body. Those who were exposed and are unvaccinated, or are unsure of their vaccination status, or develop measles symptoms, are urged to call HealthLine 811, the SHA said. The SHA is reminding people that measles is highly contagious and can spread easily to others through the air.
Global News
15-05-2025
- Climate
- Global News
Wildfires grow in Saskatchewan as dry conditions continue
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning Saskatchewan residents heading to this campsite this May long weekend of the dry conditions and wildfires burning near provincial parks. As of Thursday, there are 11 wildfires burning in the province, with five contained, five not contained and one ongoing assessment. 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 The SPSA says the two of concern are the Shoe fire near Narrow Hills Provincial Park and the Camp fire near Candle Lake and Smeaton. In the video above, Global's Nicole Healey speaks to a farmer whose home is at risk from the Camp fire. Carissa Schmidt says the community has a pre-evacuation alert ongoing.
