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SASKPOWER OPEN HOUSE

Sask Power Open House

Join us to learn more about the new power lines and a new switching station we’re building to improve power reliability in the Meadow Lake, Glaslyn and Spruce Lake areas. WHAT WE’RE BUILDING Consultation is on-going with local officials, landowners,…

National Flag of Canada Day

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Every February 15, we celebrate the National Flag of Canada Day across the country. 2023 marks 58 years since Canada’s red and white maple leaf flag was selected as the National Flag of Canada. We are inviting Canadians of all…

Post Office

Closed

The Post Office in Loon Lake, will be temporarily closed today, January 26th to pick up parcels. The lobby will still be open to check your mailbox.

Employment Opportunity

Job Opening

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe RM of Loon Lake No. 561 is looking for an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator -Full Time-Seasonal (April-October) The responsibilities for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator are as follows; Qualifications: The RM offers competitive wages, benefits package, and…

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

Loon Lake Clinic

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Temporary Disruption of ServiceLoon Lake Medical Clinic Please be advised of the disruption of service at the Loon Lake Medical clinic for the following dates: During this time, provider services will NOT be available at the Loon Lake Medical Clinic.…

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…

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…

Makwa Curling Club

Makwa Curling Dates Feature

Text Aimée to register 306.821.4543 Sundays 7pm Stick League: 2 person team, $60 per team. Tuesdays 5pm Youth League, $60 per curler, supper included. Tuesdays 7pm Family League: 4 person teams, $120 per team. Wednesday 7pm Adult League: 4 person…

Loon Lake Curling Rink

Curling

The ice is in and we are ready to curl!Drop in curling this Saturday, December 10th at 7pmCost $10Bring a snack, refreshment, and maybe a deck of cards. Looking forward to seeing you all. Contact on the Loon Lake Curling…

Loon Lake Curling Rink

Curling

In case you haven’t heard, the curling ice is going in this year!! The curling club needs help to paint curling rings and lay the lines down this Wednesday at 7pm, if you are available to help out with that…

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.…

Loon Lake Craft & Hobby Market

Loon Lake Harvest Fair

Reminder When: November 5th, 2022 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Where: Loon Lake Rec Center There will be Raffles Prizes, and the Kitchen will be open for Chip, Pop, Water and Chocolate Bars. Lunch will be available from Noon…

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,…

Job Opportunity WYWRA

Wywra

Routing Coordinator WYWRA has an immediate opening for a full-time Routing Coordinator with a high degree of integrity, to schedule and coordinate routes for waste disposal and recycling collection. This position is a key role in supporting the success of…

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…

Legion Halloween Howler

Put on your dancing shoes, Your Invited to Loon Lake Halloween Howler Date: Saturday, October 29th, 2022 Time: Doors Creak Open at 8pm Where: Loon Lake Legion 706 First Avenue There will be live music, Pot Luck Snacks and Prizes…

Loon Lake Water Filling Station

Water Tap

Just an FYI for those that use the Loon Lake water filling station, there is some maintenance repairs scheduled on Monday, October 3rd, and Tuesday, October 4th. There is a possibility that the filling station will be out of order…

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…

Nominations Open

Nominations

Deadline for Nominations is October 5th, 2022. Reminder that Nominations require a Criminal Record Check to be accepted, and with the new process at the RCMP detachment, requests for Criminal Record Checks need to be received at the detachment by…

COVID Vaccine Clinic

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COVID Vaccine Clinic WALK—IN CLINIC – No appointment needed www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine Sept 29, 2022 Turtleford Community Centre 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. (Walk-in) Eligibility: All Saskatchewan residents ages 6 months and older are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Moderna Bivalent available…

Post Office

Closed

The Post Office will be closed on Monday September 19th. The Post Office would also like to remind people that if they do not want flyers in their mailbox, they can request “No Flyers.

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…

Nominations Open

Nominations

FORM H [Section 66 of the Act] Notice of Call for Nominations (Municipal Election) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: Councilor: Rural Municipality of Loon Lake No. 561             Division 2             Division…

Legion Fall Dance

Legion Dance

Put on your dancing shoes, Your Invited to Loon Lake Fall Dance .Date: Saturday, September 10, 2022 Time: Doors Open at 8pm Where: Loon Lake Legion 706 First Avenue There will be live music, Pot Luck Hor d’ouerves and a…

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…

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…

ATV Safety Course

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ATV Safety Course –    Loon Lake & Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation The Loon Lake RCMP will be offering the ATV Safety Course free of charge to community members from Loon Lake & Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation. When: August 15th &…

Webinar to Propel Student Work Placement

Fishing Season

The Propel Student Work Placement Program, led by Tourism HR Canada, offers paid work-integrated learning opportunities in tourism and hospitality. Participating students benefit from hands-on instruction and mentoring. Employers acquire critically needed workers, along with assistance with wages. Propel offers…

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…

Stars & Stories

Constellations

Discover the stories of the night sky in this “stellar” evening program. You will learn about fascinating constellations, mythical legends and creation stories beside a crackling campfire. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of a shooting star,…

Tipi Tastes N’Tales

Makwa Provincial Park

Join Makwa Lake Provincial Park at Stabler Point Beach at 4pm to learn about Indigenous Culture through traditional Foods, the importance and symbolism of a tipi and knowledge sharing. Dates July 8, 2022 July 22, 2022 August 5, 2022 August…

Free Fishing Weekend

Free Fishing Weekend

SASKATCHEWAN’S SUMMER 2022 FREE FISHING WEEKEND IS HERE Interested in giving fishing a try? Take advantage of Saskatchewan’s Free Fishing Weekend on July 9-10 and try your hand at casting a line. Saskatchewan residents and visitors are invited to take…

Clean, Drain, Dry Your Boat

Boats

The Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment is working to raise awareness and protect Saskatchewan Waterways from harmful aquatic invasive species, including Zebra Mussels and Quagga Mussels. Aquatic invasive species are non-native animals or plants that can be spread through water or…

Balloon Animals

Canada Day +2

Another addition to the Canada Day Festivities. Silver Birch Bible Camp will be making Balloon Animals down at Jumbo Beach while the Live Music is playing around 7pm.

Canada Day Parade

Canada Day 1

It is getting closer to July 1st. For those wanting to join in on our parade with a float, we are meeting on the East side of the Loon Lake Rec Center at 10:30am to line up. Parade starts at…

Happy Canada Day

Maple Leaf

List of Festivities for the Day Pancake Breakfast 8am – 11am Book Sale at the Library 9am – 1pm Farmers Market by the School 10am – Noon Parade 11am Legion – Beverages and Burgers After the Parade Senior Center –…

RM of Loon Lake Newsletter

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Summer 2022 Issue Office Holiday Closures July 1st Canada Day August 1st August Long Weekend September 5th Labour Day Transfer Site Hours Sunday 12-4pm Wednesday 12-8pm Thursday 9am-4pm go Paperless Please sign up for our Quarterly Newsletters, Important Notices and…

Dust Proofing

Dust Proofing

The RM Council would like to let all the RM of Loon Lake Ratepayers, that we will be doing Dust Proofing again this year. There will only be a limited amount, so if you would like to purchase some for…

Angling Season is Here

Fish

Get Outdoors for Angling Season! 2022-23 Open Close Southern Zone May 5, 2022 March 31, 2023 Central Zone May 15, 2022 March 31, 2023 Northern Zone May 25, 2022 April 15, 2023 Summer is almost here and with it the…

Camping & RVing Week

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Campgrounds across Canada invite all Campers and RVers to join us and celebrate the importance of the RV and Camping Industry during the seventh annual Canadian RVing and Camping Week on May 24 – 29, 2022. The week is organized…

50/50 Raffle

Fire Depart 5050

The Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs (SAFC) is excited to announce the launch of our NEW Weekly 50/50 Province-wide Fundraiser for Saskatchewan Fire Departments! Our Local Fire Department has joined in on the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs Weekly 50/50…

Saskatchewan Tourism Week

Sask Tourism

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 29-June 4 as Saskatchewan Tourism Week. The week, which coincides with the national celebration of Tourism Week in Canada, will be a time to champion Saskatchewan’s tourism industry – to cheer for chefs who…

Noxious Weeds

Common Tansy

WEEDS TO WATCH FOR COMMON TANSY One invasive weed that can be identified during the winter and spring is common tansy. Tansy is a noxious weed under the Saskatchewan Weed Control Act. Common tansy is a perennial weed with a…

Circle the Northwest

Circle The Northwest Crop

If your looking for some fun events to attend this summer that aren’t too far to travel, or learn some of our local history, come into the office and pick up a free copy of the Circle the Northwest Magazine.…

Pop Can Tabs

Pop Can Tabs

The RM office is making a delivery of all the Pop Can Tabs that we have received. If you have some tabs and haven’t been able to drop them off yet, please have them in by Friday, May 13, 2022.…

Almost Boat Time

Boat Dock

It’s almost that time of year again, where the lakes are free of ice and everyone is putting their boats in the lakes. A lot of people inquire if they need a permit to put their docks, boat lifts in…