Thursday, June 5, 2025.6:49 p.m.Wildfire, Highway Closure, Power and Communications
🔥 Wildfire and Weather Conditions: Current wind conditions are approximately 10 km/h from the southwest in the Hall Lake and areas, and about 8 km/h from the south and southeast around La Ronge and Sucker River, with gusts up to 20 km/h. Winds are forecasted to shift westerly by Saturday, with a significant storm expected to bring between 10 to 60 millimeters of rain across different areas, potentially providing relief.
Minor flare-ups have occurred near Big Stone, Eagle Point, and north of Sucker River. Notably, a fire finger along Highway 165 is moving toward La Ronge and Clam Crossing. The fire is currently 2.5 km from Clam Bridge, less than 1 km from the Creighton turnoff, and approximately 23 km from Napatak to the joined fire point.
🚫 Highway Closure: Highway 2 remains closed from the Creighton Junction through Weyakwin due to fire threats. Traffic is halted at the Napatak turnoff to maintain safety. The highway closure significantly impacts SaskPower’s ability to restore power services.
⚡ Power Outage and Restoration: There has been no power or communication service in Stanley Mission, Sucker River, Grandmother’s Bay, Missinipe, and rural areas north of La Ronge since June 2. SaskPower crews have initiated damage assessments and will resume repairs as soon as it is safe. At this time, there is no estimated timeline for restoration.
📡 Communications Restoration: SaskTel has restored cell service this afternoon to Stanley Mission, Missinipe, Sucker River, Grandmother’s Bay, and northern rural areas. Crews identified and will temporarily repair two kilometres of damaged fibre north of La Ronge starting tomorrow, allowing permanent installation once safe.
đźš’ Firefighting and Protection Efforts: Heavy equipment and value protection measures are underway at Napatak, with additional resources being prepared. Efforts are ongoing to establish fire guards and cat guards for enhanced community protection.
🛡️ Community Safety: Residents are urged to stay informed, adhere to safety advisories, and avoid highway travel in affected areas until further notice.We appreciate your ongoing patience and cooperation during these challenging circumstances.
Further updates will be provided as the situation evolves.
— Chief Tammy Cook-Searson
Lac La Ronge Indian Band Emergency Operations Centre (LLRIB-EOC)
