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Meanwhile across the city, mountains of clothing fill the tables at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre.

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Volunteers have been doing their best to keep up with all the donations coming in.

On one wall, there are boxes of toys. Within arms-reach, a collection of books and household supplies.

During Monday night’s City Council meeting, Fire Chief Jason Everitt said there are between 3,000 and 5,000 evacuees in Prince Albert.  He said the majority are staying with friends and family, hundreds more at staying at Saskatchewan Polytechnic and Carlton High School.

At this time there is no word on when they will be allowed to return home.

A store employee at the Salvation Army Thrift Store told paNOW they need toys, summer clothing like bathing suits, as well as coats, and blankets.

Beardy’s Okemasis First Nation is hosting a relief concert Friday night.

The band leaders are encouraging people to bring non-perishable food items as well as clothing.

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