Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) says construction of new homes for Denare Beach evacuees is moving ahead on schedule.

A media release issued Tuesday stated four homes are complete or near completion and 20 more have been framed within six months of the wildfire that displaced families from the northern Saskatchewan community for weeks.

In June, a wildfire tore through the northeast Saskatchewan village, located near the Manitoba boundary, destroying half the community.

PBCN leadership toured the units at the Prince Albert Co-op Home Centre to review construction progress and timelines.

Councillor Clayton Sewap said the pace of construction reflects strong coordination between contractors, the housing department and PBCN leadership. “Within six months, we’ve got all 24 houses framed

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