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Manitoba government urges tourists not to visit as 21,000 people flee wildfires

Manitoba government urges tourists not to visit as 21,000 people flee wildfires

WINNIPEG — Manitoba urged tourists Monday to hit pause on visiting the province for now as it fights to find shelter for a growing legion of wildfire evacuees that has now reached 21,000.
Manitoba government urges tourists not to visit as 21,000 people flee wildfires

Manitoba government urges tourists not to visit as 21,000 people flee wildfires

WINNIPEG — Manitoba urged tourists Monday to hit pause on visiting the province for now as it fights to find shelter for a growing legion of wildfire evacuees that has now reached 21,000.
New building to fight cancer could cost $1 billion, Manitoba premier says

New building to fight cancer could cost $1 billion, Manitoba premier says

WINNIPEG — The Manitoba government says construction on a long-promised centre for cancer research and treatment will get underway next year.
Saskatchewan Roughriders sign all-star running back Ka'Deem Carey

Saskatchewan Roughriders sign all-star running back Ka'Deem Carey

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed all-star running back Ka'Deem Carey, the CFL club announced Monday. Carey was a CFL East all-star with Toronto last season after rushing for a team-high 1,060 yards with seven touchdowns.
Cooler weather and light rain helping some provinces in battle against wildfires

Cooler weather and light rain helping some provinces in battle against wildfires

PRINCE ALBERT — The Saskatchewan government is boosting support it's giving to wildfire evacuees, while officials say light rain and cooler temperatures this weekend could help keep some of the province's larger fires in check.
Cooler weather and light rain helping some provinces in battle against wildfires

Cooler weather and light rain helping some provinces in battle against wildfires

PRINCE ALBERT — The Saskatchewan government is boosting support it's giving to wildfire evacuees, while officials say light rain and cooler temperatures this weekend could help keep some of the province's larger fires in check.
Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces

Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces

MONTREAL — Poor air quality fuelled by wildfires burning across the Prairies left a large swath of the country enveloped in a haze again on Saturday, but Environment Canada said the situation is expected to improve over the weekend.
Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces

Wildfires in the Prairies having impact on air quality in several provinces

MONTREAL — Poor air quality fuelled by wildfires burning across the Prairies left a large swath of the country enveloped in a haze again on Saturday, but Environment Canada said the situation is expected to improve over the weekend.
Saskatchewan lays charges in wildfires while 1,000 more flee in Manitoba

Saskatchewan lays charges in wildfires while 1,000 more flee in Manitoba

Prairie wildfires developed on two fronts Friday, as 1,000 more Manitoba residents were forced to flee their homes and Saskatchewan RCMP charged two people with starting blazes.
Saskatchewan lays charges in wildfires while 1,000 more flee in Manitoba

Saskatchewan lays charges in wildfires while 1,000 more flee in Manitoba

Prairie wildfires developed on two fronts Friday, as 1,000 more Manitoba residents were forced to flee their homes and Saskatchewan RCMP charged two people with starting blazes.
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