(La Ronge Regional Fire Department/Facebook)

By paNOW Staff/CKOM News

GOING HOME

Evacuation order lifted for Stanley Mission

Jun 13, 2022 | 9:05 AM

After many days of being away from home, about 2,000 residents of a northern Saskatchewan community are going home.

An evacuation order for Stanley Mission has ended as of Sunday night. Buses are now being arranged to bring people home today from La Ronge, Prince Albert and Saskatoon. Tristen Charles and her baby have been staying at a hotel in Prince Albert.

“I can’t wait to go home, see my dad and relax in my own bed,” she said.

Last week, residents of the town were forced to leave due to the encroaching McCafe wildfire. Looking back on what it was like having to suddenly pick up and leave, Charles said it was very stressful.

“It was hard having to sit in a vehicle and having your baby cry and not knowing where you are going or whats happening,” she said.

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Chenay McKenzie and her four month old son have also been staying in a hotel, and she also expressed her excitement to return home.

“It’s been a long few days staying here. It’s been tough,” she said.

A large bus was packed and was seen leaving Prince Albert over the lunch hour. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Red Cross staff look on. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

According to a Facebook post from Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, the fire is 80 per cent contained and not considered a threat to the community. Smoke is also not expected in the community.

READ MORE: McCafe fire remains imminent threat to Stanley Mission (June 6)

Fire crews say they are still working on the blaze. The La Ronge Regional Fire Department is thankful for the support they had from LLRIB, Stanley Mission Council, The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), The Red Cross, and Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).

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