Village Summer Student Employment Opportunity

Job Opening

SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Village of Loon Lake is currently accepting resumes for the summer employment position This position includes but is not limited to: Qualifications: Please submit your resume before April 30, 2024. Your resume can be submitted…

SAMA Assessments

Sama

Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA) is responsible for the property assessments in the RM of Loon Lake.  Beginning March 14, 2024,  an appraiser from SAMA will be conducting annual maintenance field inspections in the RM for a few days in…

RCMP Community Update

Update

Loon Lake RCMP Community Update January 2024 There were 303 reports in Loon Lake RCMP Detachment area January 1-31, 2024. This is a 12% increase in reports from the 270 received in January, 2023. Overall there were more reports of…

Makwa Provincial Park Update

Makwa Provincial Park

Makwa Lake Provincial Park is currently advertising two career opportunities on our career’s web page. Park Gate Attendant  – PAR003457 Employment Type:  Expression of Interest for SGEU Term less than 9 months Location(s):   SK-North West-Makwa Lake Provincial Park Ministry:  027 Parks Culture…

Loon Lake Curling League

Curling

Going to have a Sterling Curling Bonspiel in Loon Lake for New Year’s Eve. 2 person teams and entries in by the 29th to Ellie Dimond via Facebook or text at +1 (306) 837-7760. More info to follow.

New Pharmacy in the Village

Lakeside Pharmacy Sign

The Lakeside Pharmacy is open. We would like to welcome our pharmacist Joel Lapointe. Check it out they not only have prescriptions but they have cold. allergy, medicine and Vitamins. Located right off the Highway 26, Next to the Gas…

Donations Needed

Donation Feature

The Village of Loon Lake Council is looking for donations of the following items to furnish the Doctors House. Please contact the office if you would like to donate any of these items. Thank you.

Job Opportunity

Job Opening

Makwa Provincial Park is looking for a Park Maintenance Worker for the Summer Season. Click on the link for more information or to apply

Tick Surveillance in Saskatchewan

Tick Season

Passive surveillance Passive tick surveillance programs rely on the participation of the public to collect information on ticks. These programs allow researchers to provide members of the public with information about their tick bite. Collecting tick bite information also provides…

Emergency Kits

72 Hour Emergency Kit Feature

With all that is happening in our neighboring province, Alberta, and all the evacuations that have been happening. Here is a some things to keep in mind should there be an emergency here:

Keeping Our Neighbourhoods Safer

Safe Neighborhood

On any block and in any neighbourhood, it only takes one house that is harbouring illegal activities to undermine the safety of all residents of that community and affect the property values throughout that neighbourhood. The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods…

Saskatchewan Parks Fire Restriction

Makwa Provincial Park

Due to extreme fire hazards, the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport has issued aFIRE RESTRICTION for our park. All Open Fires in the Park are Prohibited No Wood Burning Fires of Any Kind CSA approved self-contained portable gas heating…

Makwa Provincial Park

Sask Tourism

Hi everyone, It looks like spring may have arrived.  I hope everyone had a chance to come to the park this winter and enjoy all the trails.  We are no longer setting the ski trails, but there is still a…

Lessons On the Lake

Swimming

Hello Everyone!! I can’t believe this will be our 9th year hosting lessons at Stabler Point Beach. I hope you’re all as excited as me for this years lake sessions. Please pay close attention to the different posters as I…

Farmer’s Market

Farmers Market

Looking for someone to take over organizing the Farmer’s Market. Valli Cleal is looking to step down from being Organizer for the Farmer’s Market. The Farmer’s Market usually runs from June to Labor Day Weekend. For more information, or to…

Public Skating Done for the Season

Public Skating Done

Over the last few weeks it seems like interest in public skating has lowered. We get it, we are ready for spring too! So it’s been decided that Sunday public skating is done for the season. We want to thank…

Silent Auction a Success!! Thank You

Silent Auction Rec Center Feature

The Loon Lake Recreation Center is so overwhelmed with all the support from the community and surrounding area for our Silent Auction. We have raised a substantial amount of $10,886.00. We would like to send out a huge thank you…

Makwa Provincial Park Seasonal Sites

Makwa Provincial Park

Message from Makwa Provincial Park Sask Parks will be reducing the fee for seasonal sites in Makwa Lake for 2023. The roadway work is scheduled to be completed by June 29, 2023.  We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause…

X-Country Ski & Snowshoe Trails

Makwa Provincial Park

Note from Makwa Lake Provincial Park Good morning everyone, I hope that everyone had an opportunity to enjoy the amazing fall and took some time to explore the trails within the park.  With the early snow fall, the staff have…

Loon Lake Senior Center #48

Senior Center

Welcome to Loon Lake! The Loon Lake Senior Citizens #48 welcomes you! If you are 50 years of age or older, you are welcome to join us at Senior Centre. Located at 502 Railway Ave. We have a noon meal…

PAL Course

Studing

Looking to get your PAL. Phone Wayne if your interested. He’s planning on having a course in Makwa. Date to be determined. Phone: 306-236-3323 Cell: 306-240-4100

Change of Hours

Change Of Hours

Due to an unpredictable situation, the Loon Lake Library will be changing the hours of operation until further notice, New Hours of Operation Tuesdays – 10am to 4pm Thursdays – 10am to 4pm We apologize for any inconvenience. During the…

Know the Signs

Frostbite

Learn the signs of, and basic treatments for, frostbite and hypothermia. Frostbite causes loss of feeling and color around the face, fingers and toes. Signs: Numbness, white or grayish-yellow skin, firm or waxy skin. Actions: Go to a warm room. Soak…

The White Stuff Has Arrived

Snowy

Here are some tips for to help us better prepare ourselves for the Winter Weather Preparing for Winter Weather Prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking and weather stripping. Learn how to keep pipes from freezing.…

Job Opportunity at the Golf Course

Job Vacancy

LOON LAKE & DISTRICT GOLF COURSE We are looking for an individual to join our team, as bookkeeper.  Our candidate should possess strong communication, organization and office skills. They must be able to work independently and be flexible with hours,…

Abandonment of Poll Division

Election

Rural Municipality of Loon Lake No. 561 Whereas a poll is not required pursuant to “The Local Government Elections Act” For the office of: Division 2 – Maurice Jeannotte Division 4 – Grant Huber Division 6 – Larry Lantz I…

Fire Prevention Week

Fire Week

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) officially proclaims the second week in October each year as Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is “Fire Won’t Wait. Plan Your Escape”. Click Here to check out NFPA’s Website to find out more…

Mental Health Help Lines

Need Help

If you or someone close to you would like mental or social health support during this time, there are many resources available: Crisis Services Canada: 1-833-456-4566/Text 45645 First Nations and Inuit Hope for Wellness Line: 1-855-242-3310 Saskatchewan Farm Stress Line:…

Loon Lake Craft & Hobby Market

Loon Lake Harvest Fair

Loon Lake Rec Center is proud to announce that they are having a Craft & Hobby Market the First Saturday in November this year. When: November 5th, 2022 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Where: Loon Lake Rec Center There…

Septic Awareness Week

Western Canada Onsite Wastewater

Do you have Septic Sense? Septic Awareness Week 2022 September 19 to 23 is Septic Awareness Week, and the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association (WCOWMA) is urging homeowners to consider both what goes down the drain, and how to…

Employment Opportunity

Job Opening

ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR (14-month term position) R.M. of Loon Lake No. 561 and Village of Loon Lake The Rural Municipality of Loon Lake No. 561 and the Village of Loon Lake are seeking an assistant administrator to fill in for a…

Election Year Division 2, 4, & 6

Vote

It is election year for Divisions 2, 4, & 6. Election will be held on November 9, 2022. For those who desire to vote via Mail-In Ballots, there are some forms to be filled out as per Bylaw 04-2020 Bylaw…

Tax Enforcement

Sask Govt

It is Property Tax Season. Tax Notices have been sent out. Reminder that taxes are due by December 31, 2022. For those looking for more information about Tax Enforcement and the procedures of it. Please click on the Link for…

Clubroot

Clubroot

The 2022 clubroot monitoring program includes on-farm testing, regional reporting of clubroot by producers and agrologists and clubroot-specific and other disease surveys. The results will be used to update the Saskatchewan Clubroot Distribution Map.Clubroot is a declared pest under The…