Sask. government defends grounded water bomber as criticism mounts over wildfire response

Sask. government defends grounded water bomber as criticism mounts over wildfire response

A brand-new water bomber sat unused and idle at the La Ronge airport as wildfires raged nearby, destroying homes and businesses, according to Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP.NDP public safety critic Nicole Sarauer said the province took delivery of the multi-million dollar Conair

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