by MBC News | Jul 9, 2015
No structures or homes in the La Ronge tri-community area have been destroyed or damaged by wildfires as of this report. Fire crews are continuing to hold the line on both the north west flank behind the La Ronge industrial park and Bigstone area, and the east flank...
by MBC News | Jul 9, 2015
From the Emergency Operations Centre: For the second day in a row, the fire flank northwest of La Ronge was held and did not advance any closer to the community, 3-4 km distant. Wildfire Management had aerial drops supporting ground crews along that line, and they...
by MBC News | Jul 9, 2015
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The Resort Subdivision of East Trout Lake is being advised that the mandatory evacuation order of July 8, 2015 has been rescinded.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...
by MBC News | Jul 8, 2015
Saskatchewan’s commissioner of emergency planning says it could be a long wait for people hoping to go back to their homes in northern Saskatchewan. Duane McKay says firefighting crews are doing all they can but people will not be allowed back until the fire...
by MBC News | Jul 8, 2015
Federal MP Rob Clarke says the federal government will do everything they can to ensure people in northern Saskatchewan are safe and that the fire response will continue. The Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River MP met with members of the media in Prince Albert Tuesday...
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...
