by MBC News | Jul 8, 2015
Several utility companies in the north are also facing their own challenges while crews battle the fires. The community of Pinehouse was without power for almost a week, but SaskPower crews were able to get the power back on yesterday evening. Spokesperson Johnathan...
by MBC News | Jul 8, 2015
A medical health officer for northern Saskatchewan says fire is not the only health risk facing the firefighters. Dr. James Irvine says smoke inhalation can greatly affect the firefighters’ ability to fight fires. He says they try to avoid heavy smoke, but...
by MBC News | Jul 8, 2015
Cameco is doing its part in helping provide support to the thousands of evacuees from northern Saskatchewan. The company, along with other northern groups, will be providing supplies and entertainment to the evacuees throughout Saskatchewan and Alberta. CEO Tim Gitzel...
by MBC News | Jul 8, 2015
July 8, 2015 8:00 p.m. La Ronge Emergency Operations Centre. Today’s work on the fire lines north of La Ronge went better than the weather forecast suggested it would, with the fire lines not getting much closer to the town. However, the Egg fire was still active on...
by MBC News | Jul 8, 2015
If you require medication refills you can go to any pharmacy in Saskatchewan or Alberta and ask for a one-month prescription. Pharmacists are able to provide a one month refill on all chronic disease medications without needing to involve a physician or get a repeat...
by MBC News | Jul 8, 2015
People wanting to help in the emergency fire situation in the La Ronge area, including with donations of money are being advised to use caution. Emergency Operations Centre Communications Coordinator Scott Boyes says there have been reports of fraudulent fundraising....
by MBC News | Jul 7, 2015
Mayor Thomas Sierzycki: -Fire remains 2km from the north west and 1.5km north of the Town La Ronge -Crews continue to work hard to hold the fire line from the air and ground. -Municipal fire fighters continue to monitor the community for any spot fires that may start....
by MBC News | Jul 7, 2015
The Emergency Operations Centre (EOC) for Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Air Ronge and Town La Ronge continues to get requests from evacuated people who want to return to the communities to fight fires. By order, access to the communities, and to Highway 102 North, is...
by MBC News | Jul 7, 2015
Fire-fighters are holding their own in their battle to prevent a huge blaze from entering La Ronge. The town is deserted except for fire crews and a few dozen people deemed as essential. Amoung them, four workers at MBC radio, keeping the station on the air...
by MBC News | Jul 7, 2015
National Chief Perry Bellegarde wants First Nations and other Canadians alike to get involved in the federal election campaign and push for reconciliation. In his Montreal address to the Assembly of First Nations annual meeting, Bellegarde says First Nations voters...
