With no definite time frame on when power will be restored, the Town of La Ronge, Northern Village of Air Ronge and all six communities of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) have submitted emergency declarations to the province.
La Ronge Mayor Colin Ratushniak said all essential services are still available and residents are not in a dire situation but the declaration opens the communities to emergency funding and puts them on a priority list for resources if needed.
“We’ve been without power for 32 hours. In households we’re seeing temperatures dip to 10 degrees and the outside temp is below zero. We’ve already had freezing rain and snow develop so our biggest concern is keeping people warm,” Ratushniak said. “On top of that, without power it makes it challenging for people to cook adequate food..and again declaring that state of emergency opens up our resources to be able to support residents in the best way we possibly can.”
‘Cautious optimism’: Long-term care for northern seniors included in budget
‘Cautious optimism’: Long-term care for northern seniors included in budget
Mayor says La Ronge lacks infrastructure for a new long-term care facility but remains optimistic after budget announcement
The La Ronge Health Centre serves the town, surrounding communities and the larger northern region with only 14 beds dedicated for long-term care. Photo by Michael Bramadat-Willcock
Saskatchewan’s budget released on Tuesday promises more benefits for seniors in the north, with $7.6M in funding for new long-term care facilities in La Ronge. More support for low income seniors will be rolled out across the province through higher maximum payments.
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