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UPDATE: La Ronge evacuation expanded to 20 km radius; airport breached

2 weeks ago | larongenow.com | Derek Cornet

La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski is encouraging residents of the tri-communities to try and remain calm as they evacuate from their homes due to the nearby Pisew wildfire, burning about 16 kilometres away from the town. Around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, an evacuation alert was issued for La Ronge, Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, the total population of which is about 7,500.
Cardboard intake at Recycling Depot doubles in recent months

1 month ago | larongenow.com | Derek Cornet

By dumping problems May 8, 2025 | 2:15 PM A large increase in cardboard being received at the La Ronge Recycling Depot has staff asking residents to be more mindful of where they dump the product after hours. According to Manager Kuan Portilla, the facility has received a substantial increase in cardboard, which has been beyond their expectations.
Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association 2025 Schedule

2 months ago | larongenow.com | Karen Cay

New course to focus on healthy eating, nutrition
Men of the North expands to Cumberland House

2 months ago | larongenow.com | Derek Cornet

By mental health Apr 7, 2025 | 1:52 PM Men of the North will be officially expanding into Cumberland House. The process in doing so began about a year and half ago after the health director of the Victoria Laliberte Memorial Health Centre reached out to Men of the North founder Christopher Merasty.
Roberts finishes season with Sioux Lookout Bombers

2 months ago | larongenow.com | Derek Cornet

By update Apr 3, 2025 | 5:06 PM Sage Roberts is on his way back to Northern Saskatchewan after a successful season with the Sioux Lookout Bombers in the Superior International Junior Hockey League (SIJHL). The Lac La Ronge Indian Band member ended the regular season with 14 goals and 16 assists for 30 points in 34 games.
Preeceville man wins Montreal Lake Walleye Derby

2 months ago | larongenow.com | Derek Cornet

By luck Mar 24, 2025 | 3:12 PM The 17th annual Montreal Lake Walleye Derby on Saturday attracted more anglers than ever before. That’s according to Montreal Lake Cree Nation Coun. Dean Henderson, who explained a record-breaking 2,861 people attended this year’s event. He said every year the derby grows by about 100 to 150 attendees, and over the weekend, there were people there from across Western Canada and even as far away as Arizona.
Next council meeting focused on housing; kennel cough closes town pound

2 months ago | larongenow.com | Derek Cornet

By municipal update Mar 21, 2025 | 3:00 PM There are several agenda items for the upcoming regular council meeting on Monday that residents of La Ronge may take interest in. One is a development fee review as part of the municipality’s Housing Action Plan.
Forum provides platform for Indigenous connection to land

2 months ago | larongenow.com | Derek Cornet

By discussion Mar 21, 2025 | 12:55 PM A community forum held at La Ronge’s Kikinahk Friendship Centre on Thursday led to a positive discussion on the Indigenous relationship to the land. It was hosted by anti-racism coordinator Lisa Odle with the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan.
Residential school conference wraps up at JRMCC

2 months ago | larongenow.com | Derek Cornet

By trauma Mar 20, 2025 | 4:55 PM Three days of support has wrapped up at the Indian Residential School Healing Conference held this week at the Jonas Roberts Memorial Community Centre. The event, which is held twice per year, included teachings from Elders, a wellness clinic, massage and art therapy, rattle making, hands on healing, traditional medicine and haircuts. Lunch and snacks were also provided throughout the day.
Silzer awarded Sask. Player of the Year

2 months ago | larongenow.com | Derek Cornet

By recognition Mar 20, 2025 | 2:49 PM Swift Current’s Rylan Silzer, who played with the La Ronge Ice Wolves for three seasons, said it’s an honour to be named the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s (SJHL) Sask. Player of the Year. “Growing up in Saskatchewan and always dreaming of playing in the SJ and actually winning that award feels great,” he remarked. “I thought I had a great year. It was a good year for me.