Battlefords region welcomes evacuees from Montreal Lake; donations for supplies requested

Due to the wildfires and impact of wildfire smoke in northern Saskatchewan, the Battlefords region has welcomed another round of evacuees in the city – this time, it’s 140 visitors from Montreal Lake Cree Nation.

A number of identified items for evacuees are needed at this time. Should businesses or community members be in a position to donate any of these items, the list of priority items is as follows:    

• Fruit
• Activity books, colouring books, markers, crayons, etc
• Books suitable for all ages (used condition is accepted)
• Board games, decks of cards, etc. (used condition is accepted)
• Non-perishable snack food items, with a particular need for baby food/snacks
• Baby formula
• Diapers, with a particular need for sizes 1, 2, and 6
• Pull-Ups
• Diaper cream
• Personal hygiene products

Donations may be dropped off at the Tropical Inn, Highway 16/Battleford Road between 9am and 8pm daily. The generosity of our region is very much appreciated and the City of North Battleford extends a warm welcome to those seeking shelter in our community.  

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For more information:
Candace Toma, Public & Intergovernmental Relations Coordinator
306-441-0713 | publicrelations@cityofnb.ca