Duane McKay
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Extreme fire risk in place across much of southern SaskatchewanDue to a lack of rain, nearly all of southern Saskatchewan is under an extreme fire risk, and the northern forests face a high risk.CanadaMay 21, 2019
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Grass fires usher in beginning of Saskatchewan wildfire seasonSaskatchewan's fire commissioner said the current wildfire risk in the north is low, but southern portions are already susceptible to grass fires.CanadaApr 15, 2019
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Saskatchewan municipalities to pay for some firefighting by crop-dustersIt will cost $2,000 per hour to call in a crop-duster to fight grass fires in Saskatchewan.CanadaJun 5, 2018
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Firefighting ‘natural transition’ for Saskatchewan crop-dustersTransport Canada has approved seven Saskatchewan crop-dusting operators for fighting fires in the province.CanadaJun 4, 2018
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Fire officials provide update on Sask. wildfiresAlthough conditions remain dry, overcast skies are assisting crews significantly in helping to bring the wildfires under control.EnvironmentMay 17, 2018
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Saskatchewan lends helping hand to provinces fighting spring floodsTwo workers from Saskatchewan and two more from Manitoba are in Ontario lending a helping hand while sandbag-filling machines have been sent to British Columbia.CanadaMay 10, 2017
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Saskatchewan developing comprehensive flood risk assessmentA comprehensive provincial flood and natural hazard risk assessment is being developed by the Saskatchewan government.EnvironmentAug 24, 2016
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Crews prepare for another season of Saskatchewan wildfiresHot and dry conditions have provincial fire officials warning of a "volatile" situation. At least 102 wildfires have burned in Saskatchewan in 2016.CanadaMay 3, 2016
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Saskatchewan launches emergency preparedness weekThis week is emergency preparedness week, and according to the province of Saskatchewan, you should have enough supplies to last at least 72 hours in case of a crisis situation.CanadaMay 3, 2016
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