Prince Albert Grand Council launches wildfire task force
A task force consisting of Elders and technicians has been created by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) to address wildfire management across the North.
The newly minted task force is the first step being taken by PAGC to help reform the provincial wildfire response system prior to the start of a new season.
The wildfire task force is designed to provide an independent review of the provincial Wildfire Management Strategies according to a release issued by the Grand Council on Jan 19. The creation of the task force follows a mandate issued during the legislative assembly hosted last fall.
Due to the extent of the wildfires at Fond du Lac Denesuline Nation, Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation, Lac la Ronge Indian Band, Montreal Lake Cree Nation and the Peter Ballantyne Cree in the last decade, Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte called for a thorough review of provincial practises.