UPDATE – JULY 10, 2015
The Resort Subdivision of East Trout Lake is being advised that the mandatory evacuation order of July 8, 2015 has been rescinded.
Please note an Evacuation Order may need to be reissued due to volatile wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan and consequent progression of wildfires to areas near the Resort Subdivision; however, if it is deemed necessary relevant notification will be provided.
Residents may return to the Resort Subdivision.
For further information contact:
Northern Saskatchewan Administration District
Northern Municipal Services – Ministry of Government Relations
1-800-663-1555 (La Ronge)
JULY 8, 2015
Mandatory Evacuation Order
The Resort Subdivisions of East Trout Lake, Ramsey Bay and Wadin Bay; and the Subdivisions of English Bay, Nemeiben and Lamp Lake are being advised of active wildfire threats around the communities.
The fires burning have resulted in smoke and ash in the air and extreme safety threats exist from the spread of wildfires.
Northern Municipal Services branch has implemented a mandatory evacuation order until further notice.
All non-essential personnel and residents are ordered not to enter the aforementioned communities and those who are still in the communities must move out of their communities immediately.
For further information and evacuation assistance contact: Northern Saskatchewan Administration District Northern Municipal Services – Ministry of Government Relations 1-800-663-1555 (La Ronge)