Urgent message:According SPSA, the fire is just north of the La Ronge Air Port. The wind gusts are 80km hour Please proceed to the JRMCC for busing. If you have your own vehicle, please proceed south. Please drive carefully and be safe. Chief Tammy Cook-Searson
Monday June 2, 2025 4:25 pm Mandatory Evacuation Order for the Tri-Communities due to the direct threat of fire.According to SPSA, the Pisew Fire is 11 kms from La Ronge at Hives Lake If you need transportation please proceed to the JRMCC. If you have your own vehicle, please self register on the SPSA, app. Please proceed with caution and try your best to stay calm. Be safe on the road.
La Ronge Tri-Community Working Together to Stay Ready: Wildfire Planning Update
There is no evacuation order in place, and according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, there is no threat of fire to the community at this time.
Today, leadership from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, the Town of La Ronge, and the Northern Village of Air Ronge met today with Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and other emergency officials to ensure we are prepared for every possible scenario.
Wildfires continue to burn south and east of the La Ronge region. Winds from the west have caused some of these fires—like the Shoe Fire—to travel quickly overnight, impacting highways and creating smoky conditions. While these fires do not currently pose a direct threat to our communities, road closures and thick smoke are a reminder of how quickly things can change.Today’s meeting was about readiness, not alarm. Together, we are reviewing potential impacts on food and fuel supply chains, emergency access routes, and health supports. Our focus is on ensuring that the systems we need are in place before they are needed.As part of this planning, local fire crews are working hard behind the scenes—clearing old fire breaks, moving equipment into place, and strengthening our defenses.
There is a Fresh Air Shelter open at the JRMCC Arena, which offers a clean space with air scrubbers, food, and rest areas for anyone affected by the smoke. This is one of many ways we are looking after each other.
We know how quickly misinformation spreads. That’s why this message is coming from all three local governments, working in partnership. When our members, friends, and neighbours are informed about what’s happening—and what isn’t—it helps reduce stress and confusion.We want our communities to feel empowered, not afraid.
This means:• Topping up your gas tank when possible, just in case.
• Keeping a small “go bag” of essentials ready: ID, medication, phone charger, snacks.
• Using the JRMCC Fresh Air Shelter if smoke is affecting your health.
• Checking reliable sources like the Highway Hotline for updates.
While there is no threat of fire to the Tri-Community at this time, we are in a period of heightened awareness. Conditions may change with the weather, but our commitment to each other remains steady. We’ve been through this before—and by staying calm, informed, and connected, we’ll get through it again.On behalf of:Lac La Ronge Indian BandTown of La RongeNorthern Village of Air RongeStay safe, stay prepared, and thank you for looking out for one another.
Congratulations to current JRMCC Fitness Centre member, Braeden Sanderson, who ran and completed the 21.2 km (half marathon) at Saskatchewan Marathon last weekend in Saskatoon!
We’re always trying to offer the best possible service to our members. With that in mind, we just purchased a portable air scrubber which is a great solution for improving air quality particularly with all the smoke outside that slowly seeps indoors.
This air scrubber provides efficient and reliable purification to create a healthier breathing environment and thus providing a better workout experience!
Congratulations to current JRMCC Fitness Centre member, Susan Ratte, who ran and completed the 21.2 km (half marathon) at Saskatchewan Marathon this past weekend in Saskatoon!
Fresh Air Shelter Now Open at JRMCC Arena in La Ronge
A Fresh Air Shelter is now open at JRMCC Arena to support community membersimpacted by poor air quality due to wildfire smoke in the region.
🕘 Open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The shelter is equipped with air scrubbers to help filter smoke and improveindoor air quality. This safe space has been opened out of caution and care forthose most impacted by the smoke—Elders, children, and individuals withhealth conditions.
Everyone from the Tri Communities is welcome to come!
Here’s what’s available at the shelter:
✅ Clean, filtered air
✅ Food and drinks served throughout the day
✅ Tables, chairs, and a comfortable rest area
✅ Transportation available– Call 306-425-4852Please share this information with family, friends, and neighbours who mayneed support.Your safety is our top priority.— Chief Tammy Cook-SearsonLac La Ronge Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre
A HUGE shoutout to the JRMCC – La Ronge’s premiere sports, fitness & events facility – for their incredible and consistent support of NSN La Ronge! 🏋️♂️
💙Whether it’s providing space or scheduling time for our participants to stay active and healthy, the team at JRMCC always makes room for us — and we’re so grateful.
Their generosity and commitment to accessibility and inclusion help our clients build confidence, improve wellness, and feel truly welcome in our broader community.
Thank you for being such a valued partner in supporting the well-being of those we serve!If you or your organization would like to partner with us, visit our website to learn how you can get involved.