Home Breadcrumb caret News Breadcrumb caret Industry Saskatchewan government gives fire evacuees more time to make overdue payments REGINA – People forced out of their homes by wildfires across northern Saskatchewan are getting temporary relief on overdue payments. Premier Brad Wall says the province’s Crown utilities and its insurance company SGI are waiving bills, premiums and driver’s licence fees until Sept. 1. He says SaskTel, SaskPower and SaskEnergy won’t go ahead with collection […] By The Canadian Press | July 14, 2015 | Last updated on April 7, 2025 1 min read Plus Icon Image REGINA – People forced out of their homes by wildfires across northern Saskatchewan are getting temporary relief on overdue payments. Premier Brad Wall says the province’s Crown utilities and its insurance company SGI are waiving bills, premiums and driver’s licence fees until Sept. 1. He says SaskTel, SaskPower and SaskEnergy won’t go ahead with collection actions on overdue accounts and won’t disconnect utilities for non-payment. Related: Army called to fight wildfires in Saskatchewan as 9,000 forced from homes As well, customers are to receive a future credit for about a month’s worth of fixed-service delivery fees. Licence plates and driver’s licences that may expire during the evacuation period will be extended. Related: Evacuation orders from Saskatchewan wildfires remain Walls says being away from one’s home is stressful enough without having to worry about paying bills. Small-to-medium businesses directly affected by the fires can also apply for relief from penalties and interest charges for filing late provincial sales tax returns. Search underway for soldier missing on front line of Saskatchewan wildfire fight http://t.co/hL3KBFKLhT — CTV News (@CTVNews) July 14, 2015 The Canadian Press Print Group 8 LinkedIn LI X (Twitter) logo Facebook Print Group 8
