by MBC News | Jul 15, 2021
Mayor of La Ronge Colin Ratushniak, Lac La Ronge Indian Band chief Tammy Cook-Searson and mayor of Air Ronge Julie Baschuk said there are no talks of an evacuation for community members in the La Ronge region at this point, but they are preparing. Cook-Searson said...
by MBC News | Jul 15, 2021
Hot and dry conditions in much of northern Saskatchewan continue to pose challenges for provincial firefighters. As of Thursday, there were 132 active fires in the province – an increase of nine from the previous day. Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency vice-president...
by MBC News | Jul 15, 2021
Campers were evacuated from the Nut Point Campground in the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park Tuesday due to a forest fire. The La Ronge Regional Fire Department said in an emailed statement they were dispatched around 2 p.m. to help the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency’s...
by MBC News | Jul 15, 2021
Several Indigenous leaders are calling for a criminal investigation into a sign posted on Muskoday First Nations land Wednesday. The Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations said the sign is racist and mocks the recent discoveries of unmarked and undocumented...
by MBC News | Jul 14, 2021
The province is looking at bringing in outside resources to help battle a number of new fires in northern Saskatchewan. As of Wednesday, there were 123 active fires in the province. This is an increase of 17 from just the day before. Thirty-two of these fires are...
by MBC News | Jul 14, 2021
A Pelican Lake First Nation woman’s fight against extradition to the United States to stand trial has been dismissed by the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal. Julliette Belle Carter is facing charges for wire fraud conspiracy, wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money...
by MBC News | Jul 14, 2021
Upgrades are coming to the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. According to a statement by the Government of Saskatchewan, the park will get upgrades to its service centre, a new boat launch development and potable water system improvements. The upgrades are part of $7.7...
by MBC News | 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...
by MBC News | 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,...
by MBC News | Jul 13, 2021
A Saskatchewan RCMP officer has been charged with unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm. Police say a January check of Rene Giroux’s personal firearms licence revealed it had expired and a .22 caliber pistol he owns was confiscated. Giroux was charged on...
