More moisture over the August long weekend has been a welcome site for people in Waskesiu.

Parks Canada reissued the pre-evacuation alert for Prince Albert National Park on August 1, due to the Buhl Wildfire that has potential to cause emergency situations for the public, including deteriorating air quality and or visibility due to wildfire smoke.

Waskesiu Community Council chair Jim Kerby said on Tuesday that crews were making progress on the fire in areas closest to the community.

“In terms of battling the Buhl Fire – particularly on its southern flank closest to the communities of Waskesiu, Elk Ridge, and McPhee Lake – it has been a very good week overall, and especially the last few days,” Kerby said via email.

Kerby explained that there was rain on Monday and a nice amount of prec

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