CBC Radio is closing down its bureau in La Ronge.

Managing director John Agnew was in the community yesterday to talk with local leaders about the move.

Agnew explains the network is trying to find efficiencies, and the lease for the building was up, anyway.

He says the move was a difficult one to make, though, as CBC has a long history with the northern community.

Agnew adds the broadcaster intends to focus its northern operations out of Prince Albert.