Saskatchewan

paNOW photo by Samantha Maciag
paNOW photo by Samantha Maciag

Provincial auditor's report makes recommendations to ensure public safety

By Samantha Maciag
June 2, 2011 - 1:52pm

The Provincial Auditor’s report, which came out on Thursday, shows some concerning news.

There are some major issues with accountability in the Prairie North Regional Health Authority in northwest Saskatchewan, where doctors were being granted medical privileges without due process.

Wollaston Lake fire. Photo courtesy of Facebook.
Wollaston Lake fire. Photo courtesy of Facebook.

Fire still threatens northern community, fire activity reduced

By Kellah Lavoie
June 2, 2011 - 12:07pm Updated: June 2, 2011 - 5:46pm

There are only 15 people left in Wollaston Lake and the Hatchet Lake First Nation.

The evacuations wrapped up at about 6 a.m.

Those who remain in the community are there to keep things running and safe, said Duane McKay, provincial fire commissioner.

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