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Lac La Ronge Indian Band member Solomon Ratt has been invested into the Saskatchewan Order of Merit, the provi...

Lake Country Co-op is donating more than $7,100 to La Ronge's Kikinahk Friendship Centre and the Prince Albert...

The Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit – North is currently investigating circumstances surrounding a death that potentially occurred at the Timber Bay Children’s Home in 1974. That’s according to an RCMP press release, which states the complaint was reported by one individual to Saskatchewan RCMP on October 21, 2020. Due to the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, members of the Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit were able to obtain a first recorded statement on July 8. No charges have been laid so far as the investigation is in its early stages. “This is a historical complaint ...

With highways temporarily closed due to wildfires, La Ronge Mayor Colin Ratushniak is advising residents not to panic. Highways 2 and 102 were both closed to traffic Friday as several uncontained fires continue to burn in Northern Saskatchewan. While there is no imminent threat in the La Ronge area, the communities of Grandmother’s Bay, Hall Lake and Stanley Mission were all placed on evacuation standby notice this week because of poor air conditions due to smoke. Ratushniak is asking residents to remain calm adding there in no need for panic buying or rushing to purchase fuel. “We’r...

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) communities of Grandmother’s Bay, Hall Lake and Stanley Mission are on standby notice due to smoky conditions. That’s means the elderly, young children or residents with health conditions affected by bad air quality should be on alert to be evacuated and prepare one week’s work of medication, clothing and infant formula if needed. So far, 144 people have already voluntarily evacuated Grandmother’s Bay and are staying at hotels in La Ronge and Prince Albert. Footage of the fire near Grandmother’s Bay. (Cook-Searson Tammy Jim/Facebook) According ...