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SaskPower crews have been cleared to start repairing power poles damaged by the out-of-control forest fire north of Prince Albert.
Company spokesman Joel Cherry said 15 poles providing electricity to northern Saskatchewan were damaged in the fire, leaving about 9,000 customers in the region without power. Affected areas include Waskesiu, Meath Park, La Ronge and Stanley Mission.
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Workers were able to restore power for about 1,000 customers on Tuesday, but Cherry said Wednesday morning that about 8,000 remained without electricity. In the best-case scenario, they’ll have power back by Thursday, Cherry says.
Prince Albert Daily Herald
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The City of Prince Albert has issued a fire ban for all areas north of the river and within the boundaries of the City of Prince Albert.
That includes Nordale, Hazeldell, and Little Red River Park.
The ban means no open fires or fireworks are permitted. Self-contained heating devices, gas barbeques, and propane fire pits are allowed for cooking and heating purposes. So are charcoal briquettes use in park provided barbeques and fire pits.
Fire Chief Kris Olsen said in a press release that the ban will remain in effect as long as extreme risk conditions remain.