Year in Review: Waterhen wildfires force evacuations
As the year draws to a close, battlefordsNOW is taking a look back at some of the most impactful stories of 2018, as selected by News Director Tyler Marr.
Wildfire season came early to Northern Saskatchewan, sparking massive blazes outside both Meadow Lake and Prince Albert days apart in May.
On May 12, a fire broke out south of the village of Holbein, which is approximately 30 kilometres west of Prince Albert, sending thick black and grey smoke plumes into the sky that could be seen from the city.
Days later, an uncontained wildfire started burning west of the community of Waterhen Lake. Community leaders said they were actively working with all parties to ensure the safety of the community. It was not immediately clear if any infrastructure was at risk.