Heat and air quality advisories issued for Northern Sask.

Heat and air quality advisories issued for Northern Sask.

by | Jul 14, 2021

Heat and air quality warnings are in effect for much of northern Saskatchewan. Ile a la Crosse, Beauval, Buffalo Narrows, La Loche, Cuff Lake, La Ronge Prince Albert Can expect daytime highs of 29-32 with overnight lows in the 20’s. Environment Canada said the extreme...
Wildfire about two kilometres from Highway #2

Wildfire about two kilometres from Highway #2

by | Jul 13, 2021

The Rabbit Fire is getting closer to Highway #2. The fire, one of 114 active wildfires in the province, is burning approximately two kilometres from the major highway connecting La Ronge to the south. According to a statement by the La Ronge Regional Fire Department,...
Heat and air quality advisories issued for Northern Sask.

Air quality advisory issued for much of Northern Sask.

by | Jul 13, 2021

An air quality advisory has been issued for much of northern Saskatchewan due to wildfire activity. Environment Canada said smoke is causing poor air quality and reducing visibility is the result of elevated values of fine particulate matter. The following communities...
Heat and air quality advisories issued for Northern Sask.

Number of northern Sask. wildfires increases over weekend

by | Jul 12, 2021

Provincial officials say the threat of wildfires in northern Saskatchewan increased over the weekend. The province is now battling uncontained fires near Grandmother’s Bay and along Highway 102 from La Ronge to Wollaston Lake. This added to the fires already burning...
Ice Wolves to start season at home

Ice Wolves to start season at home

by | Jul 12, 2021

The La Ronge Ice Wolves’ season will start at the Mel Hegland Uniplex in a game against the Nipawin Hawks on Sept. 24. The Wolves versus Hawks game will be one of six being played on the opening night of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League 2021/2022 campaign. The...