Information For Evacuees from La Ronge & The Tri-Communities

LLRIB-EOC Emergency Update

EVACUATION ORDERS RESCINDED FOR HALL LAKE, SUCKER RIVER, LA RONGE, AND STANLEY MISSION

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre (LLRIB-EOC) announces that evacuation orders will be officially lifted on Thursday, June 12, 2025, for Hall Lake, Sucker River, La Ronge, and Stanley Mission. Coordination is now underway for a safe, phased return of community members.

REPATRIATION & RETURN TO COMMUNITY

• The Evacuation Order has been officially rescinded for Hall Lake, Sucker River, La Ronge, and Stanley Mission.

• Phased repatriation begins Thursday, June 12, 2025, starting with healthy individuals in private vehicles.

• Full community return is targeted for Saturday or Sunday, June 14–15, 2025, pending transportation and logistics.

• Transportation supports, including fuel assistance and shuttle buses, will be provided for LLRIB members only who have been evacuated.

FULL COMMUNITY RETURN SCHEDULE

Thursday to Sunday, June 12–15, 2025, depending on transportation and logistics.

TRANSPORTATION SUPPORTS

Provided for LLRIB members only who have been evacuated. Supports will include fuel assistance or shuttle buses.

 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR EVACUEES RETURNING HOME

 Fuel Assistance Available Starting Wednesday, June 11

Evacuees driving private vehicles are asked to call 306-420-4901 on Wednesday, June 11 to register for fuel assistance.

Please provide:

1. Your full name

2. Treaty number

3. Vehicle licence plate number

 POWER OUTAGE & RESTORATION

• Communities including Stanley Mission, Grandmother’s Bay, and Missinipe continue to experience scheduled power outages till Saturday, but subject to change (7 a.m.–7 p.m.) due to fire-damaged infrastructure.

• SaskPower crews are working from south to north, sectionalizing lines and aiming to restore full power by Thursday, pending safety conditions.

 THANK YOU

We thank our frontline responders, municipal partners, and neighboring First Nations who stepped in when we needed it most. Your actions helped save lives and homes. We continue to work together toward a safe return home. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

EVACUATION ORDER FULLY RESCINDED

Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation Emergency Operations Centre is advising that the evacuation order has now been fully lifted, including for individuals classified as Priority 1 (P1) and Priority 2 (P2), for all of its communities.

All evacuees are now authorized and expected to return home.

FINAL RETURN INSTRUCTIONS

•All evacuees, including P1s and P2s, must begin preparing to return home.

•Bus transportation is available and is being coordinated for safe return.

•All evacuees must check out of hotels and board the buses on Wednesday, June 11th.

•For those staying in hotels, costs will no longer be covered once return transportation is in place.

•Evacuees who choose to remain behind will be responsible for their own accommodations and costs.

 HEALTH & SAFETY

•While services remain limited, health supports and community infrastructure have improved enough to safely support the return of all members.

•Please ensure you have a two-week supply of medications before leaving. If needed, speak with nursing staff at your evacuation site.

NEW PBCN EMERGENCY REGISTRATION SYSTEM

PBCN has launched a new emergency registration system to track and support members during any emergency.

Even if you are returning home, you should still register, as more supports and resources will be available to registered members.

You can register in one of three ways:

1. Online – Visit pbcn.ca and click on the red link titled “Fire Evacuation 2025”

2. In Person – Visit a PBCN Emergency Centre in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, or Regina

3. With Assistance – Staff at these locations are available to help you complete the form

 Registering ensures you are included in future emergency response supports.

 PLANNED POWER OUTAGES – JUNE 10, 11, & 12

SaskPower has confirmed a series of planned power outages that will affect communities during the repatriation period.

These outages are scheduled for:

 June 10, 11 & 12

 From 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily

 Affected areas include:

•Pelican Narrows

•Deschambault Lake

•Jan Lake

•Hansen Lake

•All surrounding rural areas

Please prepare accordingly—charge devices, stock water, and check on Elders or vulnerable members.

 HEALTH SERVICES NOTICE FOR PELICAN NARROWS

•There are scheduled power outages over the next three days between June 10th, 11th and 12th between 9 am and 5 pm. This will impact the Health Centre, which will be closed for emergencies only.

•Ambulance service is also limited at this time due to staffing shortages

•The Flin Flon Hospital remains closed

•A Boil Water Advisory is in effect:

o Please boil all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or washing produce for at least one minute

 NORTHERN STORE OPERATIONS & SUPPLIES

•The Northern Store in Pelican Narrows is open and expecting fresh supply deliveries.

•A refrigerator truck and a dry grocery truck are en route with essential items for the community.

 PHARMACY NOTICE:

 A pharmacist will be available at the Northern Store in Pelican Narrows tomorrow to assist with medication needs and refills for returning evacuees.

 CHECKPOINT & SECURITY MEASURES FOR PELICAN NARROWS

Security checkstops will continue to be in place at the Pelican Narrows bridge to to support both wildfire-related safety operations and ongoing community security priorities.

CPS staff may:

— Request photo ID

— Ask brief screening questions

— Conduct vehicle checks if necessary

— All vehicles and adult occupants will be logged, including license plate numbers and times of entry.

— No sensitive personal information will be collected.

— These logs help monitor suspicious activity and individuals who may be barred from entering Pelican Narrows or nearby communities.

We ask everyone to be respectful and cooperative with staff stationed at the checkstops.

 GAS FOR PRIVATE VEHICLES (Pelican Narrows and Birch Portage)

Evacuees returning in private vehicles should fuel up in advance.

Gas is available at:

1.Petro-Canada – Prince Albert

 3451 2nd Avenue West, Prince Albert, SK

2.Kahkewistahaw Gas & Convenience – Saskatoon

 2150 Markham Road #10, Saskatoon, SK

3.Regina Area

Contact your local evacuation site coordinator to obtain a gas card prior to departure

We thank all evacuees and community members for your continued cooperation. These coordinated efforts are in place to ensure your safe and sustainable return.

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