Smooth Rock Falls Prepares to Receive Evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation

Residents of Smooth Rock Falls were notified on June 9, 2025, that evacuees from Sandy Lake First Nation are expected to arrive in the community due to large-scale forest fires near Sandy Lake. The information was provided in a letter addressed to residents by Linda Adjinovic, Public Works Coordinator and Community Emergency Management Coordinator for the Town of Smooth Rock Falls.

The notification is significant for Smooth Rock Falls, as it prepares the local community for the arrival of evacuees and outlines the municipality's response to the forest fire emergency impacting Sandy Lake First Nation.

According to the letter, Smooth Rock Falls is preparing to coordinate support for those affected by the fires, with steps being taken to accommodate arriving evacuees. The letter also states that further details regarding the evacuation and the community’s role will be communicated as developments occur.

No specific numbers of evacuees or a timeline for their arrival were included in the letter. The Town of Smooth Rock Falls confirmed that future updates related to the evacuation will be communicated through official municipal channels as more information becomes available.