By Steve Lambert Manitoba prepared Monday to find shelter for thousands more potential wildfire evacuees while in neighbouring Saskatchewan, out-of-control blazes shut down close to half of Prince Albert National Park, the province\u2019s crown jewel summer destination. Manitoba officials said Monday about 1,300 fire refugees are staying at two congregate shelters in Winnipeg. Other shelters were set to open to provide space if necessary for 7,000 more. That includes 4,000 cot spaces at the city\u2019s cavernous downtown RBC Convention Centre. \u201cWe do have additional sites that have been stood up and are on standby should they be required,\u201d Christine Stevens, with the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization, told reporters Monday. \u201cBecause hotel space is very limited in Manitoba, we are asking people to stay with family and friends first if they… <\/p>\n
By Steve Lambert Manitoba prepared Monday to find shelter for thousands more potential wildfire evacuees while in neighbouring Saskatchewan, out-of-control blazes shut down close to half of Prince Albert National Park, the province\u2019s crown jewel summer destination. Manitoba officials said Monday about 1,300 fire refugees are staying at two congregate shelters in Winnipeg. Other shelters were set to open to provide space if necessary for 7,000 more. That includes 4,000 cot spaces at the city\u2019s cavernous downtown RBC Convention Centre. \u201cWe do have additional sites that have been stood up and are on standby should they be required,\u201d Christine Stevens, with the Manitoba Emergency Management Organization, told reporters Monday. \u201cBecause hotel space is very limited in Manitoba, we are asking people to stay with family and friends first if they... <\/p>\n