Sask. First Nation searches for suspect who started grass fire that threatened community
Members of Red Pheasant Cree Nation are looking for help finding someone who they believe started a grassfire that’s blanketed the community in smoke and threatened its infrastructure.
Just after 4 p.m. Monday, the band posted a photo of a truck on its Facebook page offering a $500 reward to the person who can identify the driver, who they suspect may have information about the fire.
The Red Pheasant Chief and council are offering a $500 reward for the community member who can identify the driver of this truck, who they think started the fire. (Source: Facebook / Red Pheasant Cree Nation)
“The fire is still considered active and we ask everyone to let the firefighters do what they need to do,” the band wrote in a post.
“We want to thank everyone for coming to help us in a timely manner and making sure our buildings aren’t compromised.”
Staff at the health centre in Red Pheasant Cree Nation also shared an “urgent memo” online, warning community member to take precautions and stay indoors as the air quality posed a significant health risk.
“As you may be aware, there are ongoing fires in the vicinity which have significantly impacted air quality in our area. It is imperative that we take necessary precautions to safeguard our health and well-being.”
Health workers advised the community to limit outdoor activities, including exercise until the air quality improves, and to keep windows and doors closed to prevent smoke from entering their homes.
“Please prioritize your health and safety during this time. If you experience any symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, or dizziness, seek medical attention immediately.”
According to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, the region surrounding North Battleford and Red Pheasant poses a high risk for wildfires, and a fire ban has been in effect in the area since April 10.
The agency says there are currently seven active wildfires in the province, including two that remain uncontained.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
BREAKING B.C. serial killer Robert Pickton hospitalized after prison attack
British Columbia serial killer Robert Pickton was attacked in a Quebec prison Sunday in what officials described as a 'major assault.'
Passenger killed, 30 injured as Singapore Airlines flight hits severe turbulence
One passenger was killed and 30 injured after a Singapore Airlines SIAL.SI flight from London hit severe turbulence en route on Tuesday, forcing it to make an emergency landing in Bangkok, officials and the airline said.
Conservatives kick off return to House with new call for Speaker Greg Fergus to resign
Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives returned to the House of Commons on Tuesday with a renewed call for Speaker Greg Fergus to resign, this time over 'very partisan' and 'inflammatory' language used to promote an upcoming event.
Trump campaign calls 'The Apprentice' 'blatantly false,' director offers to screen it for him
Donald Trump's reelection campaign called 'The Apprentice,' a film about the former U.S. president in the 1980s, 'pure fiction' and vowed legal action following its premiere at the Cannes Film Festival. But director Ali Abbasi is offering to privately screen the film for Trump.
Feels like mid-30s in parts of Canada, while other areas expecting snow
Anything is possible this week, as far as Canada's weather is concerned, with forecasts ranging from scorching heat in some parts of the country to rain and snow in others.
Nestle to sell $5 pizza, sandwiches in the U.S. for Wegovy, Ozempic users
Nestle NESN.S will market a new, US$5 line of frozen pizzas and protein-enriched pastas in the United States which it says it designed specifically for people taking drugs such as Wegovy or Ozempic for weight loss.
How much more Canadian consumers are paying, compared to this time last year
Canada's annual inflation rate slowed to a three-year low of 2.7 per cent in April, matching expectations, and core measures continued to ease, data showed on Tuesday, likely boosting chances of a June interest rate cut.
Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended war crimes charges in Israel-Hamas war
Amal Clooney is one of the legal experts who recommended that the chief prosecutor of the world's top war crimes court seek arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and leaders of the militant Hamas group.
Flight PS752 victims' families say they're not sorry to hear of Iran president death
Members of a Canadian group representing families of those killed when Iranian officials shot down Flight PS752 in January 2020 say they are not sorry to hear of the death of Iran's president.