Extra Fire & Police Arrive In La Ronge, Sprinklers Set Up

Sunday Fire Update from La Ronge Mayor Thomas Sierzycki: July 5, 2015. 10 a.m. Fire is still at the La Ronge Airport and within municipal boundaries there. La Ronge Regional Fire, Buckland Fire, City of PA, Saskatchewan Environment actioned the fire throughout the...

Fire Fighting Efforts Continue in La Ronge Area on Sunday

Sunday Update: A general evacuation is in effect for Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band while a mandatory evacuation order remains in place for the Town of La Ronge. Only essential personnel are allowed into the area north of the Montreal River Bridge. The...

Mandatory Evacuation In Effect For La Ronge

An update on the evacuation for La Ronge, Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. There is fire activity at the north end, about 3 kms north of the Airport. Crews from the Prince Albert and Buckland Fire Departments are now in La Ronge to assist. Mayor Thomas...

La Ronge Area Fire Evacuees To Be Taken To Cold Lake, AB

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...

30 Local Fire Fighters Join Fight in the North

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...