The fires were caused by low precipitation in the winter and summer months and also high temperatures.[12]. Nov 11, 2020. Here: 27,123 CAD: ... Lac La Ronge Provincial Park; Federal Corporations In La Ronge. Ottawa. Our newsroom abides by the RTNDA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and follows the Canadian Press Stylebook. LLRIB Community Population Statistics as of December 31, 2016 | The Lac La Ronge Indian Band. [18][22], The La Ronge population centre, the thirteenth largest population centre in the province,[24] comprises four adjoining census subdivisions including the Northern Town of La Ronge, the Northern Village of Air Ronge and the Kitsakie 156B and Lac La Ronge 156 Indian reserves of the Lac La Ronge First Nation.[9]. Ottawa. “If the lockdown is not followed and the virus is not contained soon, a total lockdown will be implemented,” the release states. 98-316-XWE. 92-591-XWE. [13] The coldest temperature ever recorded was −52.2 °C (−62 °F) on 15 February 1936. This established La Ronge as having one of the youngest mayors in Canada. Elementary schools in La Ronge and Air Ronge include Pre-cam Community School, Gordon Denny Community School, and Bells Point Elementary School. 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That’s according to a public service announcement, which noted Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) council, administration, health care and the emergency control group are working as quickly and as efficiently as possible to contain the number of cases in Stanley Mission. In 2009, La Ronge elected 21-year-old councillor Thomas Sierzycki as its mayor. The population is approximately 39,000. It also noted any private indoor or outdoor events that include a food service may have a maximum of 30 people provided there is enough space to maintain a two-metre separation between individuals who are not in the same household. In May 1999 The community of La Ronge was evacuated after a fire burned through the far north of the town. Architectural rendering of the new facility now under construction for next year. Our reserve lands extend from rich farmlands in central Saskatchewan, all the way north through the boreal forest to the mighty Churchill River and beyond. Released October 24, 2012. The community is also home to the La Ronge Ice Wolves ice hockey team of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, La Ronge minor hockey association and the La Ronge Crushers men's hockey league and the La Ronge women's hockey league. La Ronge lies on the western shore of Lac la Ronge, is adjacent to Lac La Ronge Provincial Park, and is on the edge of the Canadian Shield. The highway between La Ronge and Prince Albert expanded the community further in the 1970s after it was paved. 98-316-XWE. It incorporated as a northern village on 3 May 1905.[2]. Garbage regularly scheduled for pick-up will take place on Monday November 9th. La Ronge began in 1904 as a fur trading post and meeting place, but with the decline of hunting and the fur market, La Ronge has diversified into other areas. The Town of La Ronge Office and all Departments will be closed Wednesday November 11th for Remembrance Day. Use at your own risk.Website © 2003-2020 Advameg, Inc. La Ronge population and dwellings statistics, Earnings and income details for this town, Labour, occupation and industry details for this town, La Ronge families and households characteristics, La Ronge citizenship and immigration Details, Statistics Canada Catalogue no. Statistics Canada subsequently amended the 2011 census results to a population of 2,743 living in 1,005 of its 1,170 total … “Mental health supports are available and we encourage you to call an on-call mental health therapist to provide emotional and mental support if needed [at] 1-306-425-9518.”. [14], In the 2011 Census, Statistics Canada originally reported that the Northern Town of La Ronge had a population of 2,304 living in 841 of its 960 total dwellings, a -15.4% change from its 2006 population of 2,725. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff), Coronvirus exposure alert for Keethanow Food Supermarket, 127 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, Ratushniak claims mayor chair with more than half of votes, Black Lake Begins Harvest For First-Ever Community Garden, Team Drilling Runs Diamond Training Course, Ice Wolves lose penalty-filled home opener, Province records highest daily total of COVID cases, another death. Many cabins and homes were burnt. Statistics Canada Catalogue no. LLRIB Community Population Statistics as of December 31, 2016. The treatment facility, spearheaded by Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, is expected to be complete in October 2021. Effective at 3:30 p.m., local residents are not allowed to leave Stanley Mission and only essential services personnel will be allowed in and out. Vulnerable individuals such as seniors are those with underlying health conditions should receive their food first to minimize cross-contamination. High schools include Churchill Community High School and Senator Myles Venne High School. 2016 Lac La Ronge Indian Band Population Statistics as of December 31, 2016. Average family income in La Ronge in 2005, Knowledge of official languages in La Ronge, First official language spoken in La Ronge, This town Minority Population Characteristics. It mentions shared meals between non-household members who are not in the same extended household is discouraged, no shared platters of food, buffets or potlucks, and all food should be served by a single person. This town: 28,688 CAD: Province: 23,025 CAD: Median income in 2005. La Ronge is home to an 8 team Ladies Slopitch League - JRMCC Ladies Slopitch (slow-pitch softball). [8] With a land area of 8.57 km2 (3.31 sq mi), it had a population density of 661.7/km2 (1,713.9/sq mi) in 2016. La Ronge is a northern town in the boreal forest of central Saskatchewan, Canada. Ottawa. The origin of the name is uncertain; the most likely explanation is that early French fur traders named it la ronge (literally the chewed) because of the large amount of beaver activity along the shoreline—many of the trees would have been chewed down for beaver dam construction. Population Estimate 2007-07-01 Population Estimate 2012-07-01 Population Estimate 2017-07-01 Population Estimate 2019-07-01; Lac La Ronge 156: Indian Reserve: 1,623: 1,953: 2,052: 1,950: Saskatchewan: Province: 1,002,086: 1,083,755: 1,150,926: 1,174,462 Median earnings in 2005. City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site. Winters are long, dry and very cold while summer is short, warm and wetter. Click Link to Print – Population Statistics as of December 31st 2016. La Ronge also has a minor baseball program with many teams and age groups. Precipitation is low, with an annual average of 486.2 mm. Northlands College maintains its main campus in La Ronge and took over the Nortep/Norpac program after the Saskatchewan provincial government cut funding to the program in March 2017. A 10 p.m. curfew and large-scale lockdown is in place in Stanley Mission after six positive cases of coronavirus were confirmed Friday. In the summer time, many people visit the Lac La Ronge Provincial Park which is Saskatchewan's largest Provincial Park. The LLRIB also released guidelines to follow ahead of the Thanksgiving long weekend. Source: The geographical area served is 307,180 square kilometres, almost half the province. Released March 13 2007 and In the 2011 Census, Statistics Canadaoriginally reported that the Northern Town of La Ronge had a population of 2,304 living in 841 of its 960 total dwellings, a -15.4% change from its 2006 population of 2,725. This town is also the namesake of the larger La Ronge population centre[8] comprising the community, the Northern Village of Air Ronge and the Kitsakie 156B and Lac La Ronge 156 reserves of the Lac La Ronge First Nation.[9]. In the 2016 Census, Statistics Canada reported that the La Ronge population centre had a population of 5,671 living in 1,704 of its 1,927 total dwellings, a +6.6% change from its 2011 population of 5,318. 10712. Several mining companies, government agencies, and airlines now keep offices in La Ronge, and the local Chamber of Commerce has many other retail and service businesses amongst its members. 92-591-XWE. Discuss La Ronge - Town, Saskatchewan, Canada on our hugely popular Canada forum. The fire came within 2 km of La Ronge and burned completely around the La Ronge Airport making it difficult to fight the fire from air with smokey conditions and unreliable weather making the fight against the fires very difficult. We strive to achieve the highest ethical standards in all that we do. In the early 1950s and 1960s, the mineral resources in the La Ronge area began to be explored and developed. Graphic courtesy of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band. This data is an unofficial version of the materials, made without affiliation or endorsement of Statistics Canada. The highest temperature ever recorded in La Ronge was 37.2 °C (99 °F) on 23 August 1929. The release adds non-community members will not be allowed in and only those with proof of a medical appointment will be allowed to leave and return. The name of La Ronge comes from the lake. Ottawa. Census Profile - Map: La Ronge, Town (Census Subdivision), Saskatchewan. In 1782,[10] the Swiss born fur trader Jean-Étienne Waddens had a fur trade post on Lac La Ronge. Once again in July 2015, La Ronge was threatened by dangerous forest fires that combined forcing approximately 7,000 people to evacuate from their homes. 2366. La Ronge Wild Rice Corporation processes freshly harvested wild rice (in August to October) from Northern Saskatchewan farmers. Phone: 306-763-7421Newsroom: 306-922-6397. The wildfire burned multiple houses before conditions pushed the fire away from the town and crews were able to extinguish it. There are 2 high schools and 3 elementary schools in La Ronge and Air Ronge. Stanley Mission has a population around 2,000 residents. Jump to a detailed profile, search site with google or try advanced search. La Ronge is surrounded by several First Nations reserves, with the Northern Village of Air Ronge located just south of the community on Highway 2. La Ronge, SK Canada S0J-1L0, Located in north-central Saskatchewan, the Lac La Ronge Indian Band is the largest First Nation in Saskatchewan, and one of the 10 largest in Canada, with a population of 11079 as of December 31, 2018. Earning and income in 2005. Many of the Dene, Cree, and white trappers used La Ronge as their central service point. A 10 p.m. curfew and large-scale lockdown is in place in Stanley Mission after six positive cases of coronavirus were confirmed Friday. With the extension of Highway 2 from Prince Albert in 1947, La Ronge became a major tourist fishing area. “As expected, many community members are experiencing stress and anxiety due to the threat of COVID-19 in our community,” the release states. [11] In March 1782, Waddens was fatally wounded in a quarrel with his associate Peter Pond. TOTAL BAND MEMBERSHIP. Its location is approximately 250 km (160 mi) north of Prince Albert where Highway 2 becomes Highway 102. La Ronge is connected to southern Saskatchewan by Highway 2, which continues north as Highway 102.