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By Susan McNeil

Wildfire education

Stopping human-caused wildfires the goal of new campaign by PAGC

Apr 26, 2024 | 1:08 PM

Teaching people how much damage wildfires can cause and how people can prevent them is the target of a new campaign by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).

The PAGC is teaming up with the Sask. Public Safety Agency (SPSA) to run the educational campaign starting in May and finishing in June.

“Human-caused fires devastate our communities, landscapes, and wildlife. We’re ensuring our prevention messages deeply resonate within our communities by integrating our languages and the voices of our local leaders into our educational efforts. This campaign is about transforming awareness into action,” said Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte of the Grand Council

The goal is to stop or reduce the amount of wildfires started by people in northern Saskatchewan, according to a joint news release from both organizations.

“Together, we are joining forces to encourage every person to take extra care to prevent wildfires and grass fires this spring. Our combined efforts go a long way in helping to reduce the occurrence of wildfires and grass fires,” said SPSA President and Fire Commissioner Marlo Pritchard.

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The campaign is a response to a key recommendation by the PAGC’s Wildfire Task Force.

They will use educational materials and include radio segments in English and the local language where the segment is being aired along with social media and materials provided to schools.

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susan.mcneil@pattisonmedia.com