Big Bear Trail Museum
May 24, 2023
Big Bear Trail Museum is having a Planning Meeting. Date: Thursday June 1, 2023 Time: 2:00 pm Where: At the Museum Agenda: All Volunteers and Interested Persons are Needed and Welcome.
Situated in northwestern Saskatchewan, about a 90-minute drive from Lloydminster, lies the Rural Municipality of Loon Lake. The population of the RM is approximately 800, with the majority living in the towns of Loon Lake and Makwa. Encompassing 2,805 square kilometres, the Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation reserve is also contained within the RM’s boundaries.
Makwa Lake Provincial Park
- Listen for the call of the loon at Makwa Lake Provincial Park. Made up of an expansive forest connecting five lakes, this park features three campgrounds, multiple sandy beaches, service centers, hiking trails and a beach access wheelchair for persons with mobility needs. While in the area, visit nearby Steele Narrows Provincial Park, the site of the final battle of the North-West Resistance.
- Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the Stabler Point Campground in the Makwa Lake Provincial Park. This scenic campground is situated between Big Jumbo and Little Jumbo Lakes and offers a variety of water and beach-related activities. Campground also close to golf course.
- Situated in jack pine forest and close to a sandy beach, the Mewasin Beach Campground can be found in the Makwa Lake Provincial Park on the south arm of Big Jumbo Lake. This small campground offers many recreational opportunities.
Recent Bulletins, Notices, Events
Job Opportunity
May 18, 2023
Makwa Provincial Park is looking for a Park Maintenance Worker for the Summer Season. Click on the link for more information or to apply https://govskpsc.taleo.net/careersection/10461/jobdetail.ftl
Provincial Fire Ban
May 16, 2023
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has issued a provincial fire ban for Crown lands and provincial parks north of Highway 16, and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District, effective immediately. Due to hot, dry conditions and an extreme fire risk that covers most of northern Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has issued a provincial fire ban for Crown lands, provincial parks and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District, effective immediately. The fire ban includes any open fires, controlled burns and fireworks. Many municipalities already have fire bans in place. The SPSA encourages all municipalities to examine the fire risk in
Tick Surveillance in Saskatchewan
May 16, 2023
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 tick biologists with data that can be used to study this public health issue. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and the Roy Romanow Provincial Laboratory (RRPL) have been involved in passive tick surveillance since 2008. In the past, members of the public were invited to mail ticks that they found on themselves or their pets
Skid Steer For Sale
May 11, 2023
The Village is selling their Skid Steer. Original owner selling a very well maintained 2011 John Deere 326D Skid Steer with approx. 3200 hours on it. New tires were installed in February 2023. Comes with bucket. Asking $52,000.00 OBO Email or call the office for more information.
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