Donations Being Accepted for Evacuees in Prince Albert

The Montreal Lake Cree Nation’s band members, were forced to evacuate suddenly yesterday afternoon, along with many other northern residents.

To date, there are over 3,000 evacuees who are receiving services in Prince Albert, North Battleford, Saskatoon, Regina, and other nearby communities. No one will be turned away, workers will accommodate all evacuees, according to a Government of SK news release. In Prince Albert, many are at SIAST Woodland Campus and Carlton Highschool.

The Montreal Lake Child and Family Agency staff is donating items at SIAST main campus.

Those wanting to donate may do so at SIAST. Things needed right now are drinks, wash up items like soaps, hand lotions; baby items, sleeping items: blankets, pillows, camping mattresses and anything to help people be more comfortable while away from home.