RezCross now open on Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation. – paNOW
Jun 2, 2025
As wildfires continue to spread, the RezCross Emergency Evacuation Centre has been activated under Operation Red Willow.
“Our community has always lent a helping hand when called to do so… and our community has always been a gathering place for folks coming to our territories” said councillor responsible for emergency management, Melanie Gardypie, in a press release.
“We are known in Cree as wastahimakiw iyiniwak – ‘the waving people’ because of our good nature, and our hospitality. We’re going to continue that by opening RezCross again for our relations fleeing the devastating wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan.”
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