A news conference was held today at the Village of Air Ronge office to update the media on the fire situation in the region.
Residents of more northern communities are being allowed to return home today.
The Northern Administration District says the Resource District of Eagle Point, the Subdivisions of Lamp Lake and Nemeiben Lake are being advised that the mandatory evacuation orders have been rescinded.
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson says the evacuation order has also been lifted for Sucker River.
The evacuation order for those who are affected by smoke remains in effect.
The Chief says this means that if you are prenatal, elderly, have a child 2 years and under or are on the chronic health list it is not recommended that you return to the community of Sucker River.
The Chief says areas around Hall Lake, Clam Lake Bridge and Sikichu Lake are a priority today for Wildfire Management and getting residents of the these communities back home is a main concern.
Buses with evacuees from Prince Albert, Saskatoon and Cold Lake, Alberta rare scheduled to start arriving at the JRMCC far reserve today.
La Ronge Mayor Thomas Sierzycki says as of noon today, an estimated 60-percent of the population of the Town of La Ronge had returned home.
Sierzycki says the various services in the town will be returning over the next few days, with a priority on health services.
The mayor says the town will continue working with the provincial and federal governments to ensure people and businesses who were financially affected receive any support that may be available.
The Town of La Ronge will also be crediting July’s utility bills to help families who have felt the economic ramifications of this crisis.
Provincial officials say firefighters on the ground and air support will be focused today on putting out hot spots around fires that threaten critical infrastructure and access to communities.