by MBC News | Jul 4, 2015
A general evacuation has been announced for the communities of La Ronge, Air Ronge and Lac La Ronge Indian Band. Leaders from the local councils made the decision shortly after noon on Saturday July 4. Fire activity has increased, and the Egg fire is now on the east...
by MBC News | Jul 4, 2015
July 4, 2015. 1:59p.m. Urgent notice for LLRIB(La Ronge), Town of La Ronge and Village of Air Ronge. A general evacuation has been advised for the communities of La Ronge, Air Ronge and Lac La Ronge Indian Band. Leaders from the local councils made the decision...
by MBC News | Jul 4, 2015
The hot windy weather presented some challenges for firefighters in northern Saskatchewan on Friday but the situation has improved somewhat on Saturday. Several fires flared up yesterday and 3 structures were destroyed at Wadin Bay. There was also one structure...
by MBC News | Jul 3, 2015
Chief Tammy Cook-Searson of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and Premier Brad Wall have agreed to a policy change to ensure local fire-fighters can help with the effort. Chief Cook-Searson says the original policy did not allow people without official training to help out...
by MBC News | Jul 3, 2015
Highway #2 is closed. Closed at Highway #2 and jct #165 (road to Pinehosue) and Closed south of Weyakwin Highway #2 and jct #916. Closed until further notice. Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, Lac La Ronge Indian Band.
by MBC News | Jul 3, 2015
There is a severe thunderstorm coming toward La Ronge and anyone on the lake is asked to find a safe shelter. The Egg Fire is burning to the north toward Nemeiben Lake and is still 12 km away from La Ronge. The Egg fire is not imminent threat to the community of La...
by MBC News | Jul 3, 2015
July 3, 2015. 1:56 p.m. Highway #2 Open north and south bound lanes. Ministry of Highways has advised that this is subject to change with little or no notice. Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, Lac La Ronge Indian Band
by MBC News | Jul 3, 2015
A small park in Regina’s core area neighbourhood was the scene of a barbecue and picnic for a little girl who vanished without a trace eleven years ago. It is a missing mystery that has haunted the family of Tamra Keepness and stymied the Regina police department....
by MBC News | Jul 3, 2015
Premier Brad Wall is in the thick of things today visiting La Ronge for a first-hand look at the forest fire situation. The premier also took part in the morning briefing with reporters to give his perspective on a crises situation that has now forced more than 52...
by MBC News | Jul 3, 2015
Officials with the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation say the fires in the north are having a noticeable effect on the movement of wildlife. Federation Executive Director Darrell Crabbe says some staff members have reported seeing animals on the move, escaping the...
