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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, facing criticism that his government is failing to provide timely help to those fleeing wildfires, promised Wednesday a $500 payout for each evacuee. Moe said that money is on top of existing supports for the more than 10,000 people forced out of their homes due to a string of wildfires in Saskatchewan\u2019s northern region. \u201cIt\u2019s an investment that will be available very shortly to families,” Moe said at a news conference in Saskatoon. \u201cIt will be available to support them in their evacuation and also potentially in repatriation to their communities.” The money will go to those over 18. Moe has faced criticism from the provincial ombudsman and others that his government failed to provide timely aid to evacuees, leaving some without shelter and having to… <\/p>\n

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Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, facing criticism that his government is failing to provide timely help to those fleeing wildfires, promised Wednesday a $500 payout for each evacuee. Moe said that money is on top of existing supports for the more than 10,000 people forced out of their homes due to a string of wildfires in Saskatchewan\u2019s northern region. \u201cIt\u2019s an investment that will be available very shortly to families,” Moe said at a news conference in Saskatoon. \u201cIt will be available to support them in their evacuation and also potentially in repatriation to their communities.” The money will go to those over 18. Moe has faced criticism from the provincial ombudsman and others that his government failed to provide timely aid to evacuees, leaving some without shelter and having to... <\/p>\n

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