Still No Direct Fire Threat to La Ronge

by | Jun 30, 2015

La Ronge Mayor Thomas Sierzycki says there is no fire threat to Town of La Ronge at this time although fire conditions are extreme. A health advisory continues for the area because of heavy smoke in the air. English Bay, Sucker River, Lamp Lake and Wadin Bay remain...

La Loche Mayor Unhappy With Evacuation Process

by | Jun 30, 2015

The mayor of La Loche says she is disappointed in the evacuation process so far because her community has been left without health services. Mayor Georgina Jolibois says nearly 1700 people have been evacuated from the area, however, there is no health services...

UPDATED – Fires Continue To Disrupt Communities In The North

by | Jun 29, 2015

UPDATE (5:19 pm, Monday, June 29): Statement from La Ronge Mayor Thomas Sierzycki:La Ronge Fire Situation Update -No fire threat to Town La Ronge at this time. Fire conditions are extreme in the region but no major changes today.-A Health Advisory (SMOKE) is in place...

Some Services Cancelled in La Ronge Due To Fire Situation

by | Jun 29, 2015

Canada Post has stopped shipping mail to and from the La Ronge post office until further notice becasue of the northbound closure of Highway 2. A spokesperson says they will continue to re-examine the situation daily and let people know as soon as they can pick up or...

Sunday Evening Wildfire Summary

by | Jun 29, 2015

The evacuations and special advisories continue in northern Saskatchewan as the hot, dry weather continues. An evacuation notice was issued for Grandmother’s Bay Sunday as officials with Wildfire Management reported a wildfire was about 9-kilometers from the...

Health Advisory Issued For La Ronge Area

by | Jun 29, 2015

UpDate Health Advisory Notice Due to the potential of increasing heavy smoke conditions, people with chronic lung and heart conditions, pregnant women, elders and children 2 years and under are advised to take additional measures to reduce their exposure. If they have...