'It's like a ghost town': Waskesiu businesses take hit after wildfire pre-emergency alert

Parks Canada sent alert Sunday evening due to deteriorating air quality, low visibility

CBC NewsAliyah Marko-Omene, Jeffery Tram

A restaurant owner in Waskesiu, Sask., says wildfire smoke near Prince Albert National Park is causing confusion and panic, and hurting local businesses during their busiest time of year.

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Erin Barber, who owns Happy Campers Bar and Grill in the lakeside resort community, said she supports public health advisories, but believes a recent emergency alert about smoke was misunderstood by many as a fire evacuation notice.

"There's no fi…

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'It's like a ghost town': Waskesiu businesses take hit after wildfire pre-emergency alert

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