Some Onion Lake homes evacuated because of wildfire

More than 130 people on the Onion Lake First Nation and in the Rural Municipality of Frenchman Butte were forced to evacuate their homes for a day as a precaution because of wildfire burns. The order came down May 16 but was lifted May 17. The fire was designated as being held and no homes were destroyed. Trained crews fought the battle on the ground and a helicopter on site dropped water to keep hot spots contained.