by MBC News | Jul 9, 2015 | Current News
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 | Current News
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The Resort Subdivision of East Trout Lake is being advised that the mandatory evacuation order of July 8, 2015 has been rescinded.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 | Current News
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 | Current News
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 | Current News
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 | Current News
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 | Current News
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 | Current News
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 | Current News
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...
by MBC News | Jul 8, 2015 | Current News
People wanting to help in the emergency fire situation in the La Ronge area, including with donations of money are being advised to use caution. Emergency Operations Centre Communications Coordinator Scott Boyes says there have been reports of fraudulent fundraising....
