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PRINCE ALBERT — Saskatchewan declared a provincewide state of emergency Thursday in its fight against rampaging wildfires that have forced thousands to flee.

Premier Scott Moe has declared a provincial state of emergency as wildfires continue to rage across northern Saskatchewan.

Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill asked about impact on health facilities; meanwhile northern MLAs are concerned.

WINNIPEG — Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew ordered a provincewide state of emergency Wednesday as his province struggles with a series of crippling wildfires, mainly in the remote north.

Creighton residents urged to leave

Canadians longing for sunshine and warmth will likely be pleased by a summer forecast that has an abundance of both, says Weather Network meteorologist Doug Gillham, but he cautioned the season "will highlight that you can get too much of a good thin

In remote, rural areas from Alberta to Manitoba, wildfires forced residents from their homes Tuesday, while others remained on edge as flames inched closer to their communities.

The highway will be closed for an undetermined amount of time.

Statements issued by Jordan McPhail, Leroy Laliberte on the emerging situation in the North.

The SPSA has widened its fire ban to reduce the rising number of preventable wildfires caused by human activity.