The community of Kindersley in Saskatchewan, close to the Alberta border, is in a state of emergency following a fire at the local arena.
More than 60 fire crews worked to control the blaze which destroyed parts of a local arena. Several cars and homes were also damaged
Some residents had to be evacuated because of smothering patches and possible ambers, say police.
They will be allowed to return to their homes late Friday night.
The Kindersley Fire Department was joined by crews from neighbouring detachments, including Eatonia, Eston, Kerrobert and Oyen.
RCMP say no one was seriously injured in the fire.
The cause is still under investigation and is not considered criminal in nature.
