Community Notice Issued on Monday, June 9th, 2025 at 12:37 p.m.
LLRIB-EOC Emergency Update LLRIB. — Due to wildfire activities in our region, an ordered evacuation has been put in effect for Hall Lake, Sucker River and La Ronge. Only emergency, essential personnel will be permitted to travel north toward the region at this time. Here are the latest updates and urgent messages: Key Updates from the June 9th Meeting:
🔥 FIRE SITUATION & RESPONSECrews continue to work across multiple priority zones including: Hall Lake, Big Stone and Highway 2, 165 East, Sucker River, and by the Stanley Mission Junction.Active wildfires continue to pose a threat, but perimeters are being secured and breaches are being patrolled using infrared drone scans.• 250+ fire personnel are active on the ground with 60 more from First Nations and communities across Saskatchewan arriving today.• Air operations are limited due to thick smoke and cloud cover, which also affects satellite imaging and overnight scans.• Crews are operating dozers, water trucks, pumps, and helicopters where visibility allows.
📍 Priority Areas:• Hall Lake (SW corner and perimeter control)• Sucker River, Stanley Mission Junction• Brabant Lake, infrared drone scan will done to determine hotspots and the values protection units are still up.
🌦 WEATHER OUTLOOK• Temperature: 23°C• Winds: NW 15–25 km/h, gusting to 45• 60% chance of showers today• 10% chance of lightning• Smoke drift from Alberta and BC remains heavy; visibility is poor.
🧑🚒 FIRE SUPPORT & EQUIPMENT• Structural protection units have been demobilized in Hall Lake.• Drone scanning revealed breach spots requiring action.• New equipment delivered on Saturday has been received and is being deployed.• SPSA and SFNEM teams are leading efforts.
🛑 ROAD & ACCESS CONTROL• Highway 102 remains CLOSED north and south of La Ronge.• Access beyond Besnard Junction is strictly limited to essential workers and emergency personnel.• Do not attempt to bypass roadblocks.•
📞 Call the Highway Hotline: 1-888-335-7623
💡 POWER & UTILITIES• SaskPower is continuing to work to restore services, north of the La Ronge Airport, and crews are being housed at the Wellness Centre to speed up restoration.
📲 Register with the Red Cross for emergency lodging and support:
🔗 https://register.redcross.ca/en/registration/saskatchewan-wildfires-2025/
📞 Call 1-800-863-6582 for registration, accommodation info, or general inquiries.
🏥 HEALTH & EMERGENCY CARE• Fresh air shelters are open for those affected by smoke.• Mental health supports are active at evacuee sites and the ECOs.
🏘️ HOUSING & INFRASTRUCTURE• LLRIB is beginning assessments to replace homes lost in the fires.• Capital projects team will determine square footage and support needs.Thank you to all the volunteers, frontline workers, and partner organizations. Your continued patience and unity are vital as we face these difficult days together.We will share further updates as they become available.
— Chief Tammy Cook-SearsonLac La Ronge Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre
