Canadian Forces Looking to Help Northwest

The Ministry of Natural Resources may have a new ally in terms of fighting forest fires.
The Canadian Forces has extended an olive branch to the MNR in the event of a busy fire season in Northwestern Ontario.
Speaking in Dryden, Lieutenant-Colonel Steve Hill noted they have the resources available
Hill says they were hoping to conduct some work locally last year, but a quiet season changed plans quickly.
He adds the Military is also active in evacuating remote First nation communities in the event of a flood.