Paramedics/Fire

Nipawin crews called to tractor fire, house fire

The Nipawin Fire Department responded to their 22nd and 23rd calls of the year on Friday. They responded to a tractor fire in the RM of Nipawin that afternoon. The operator was able to get the tractor...

Jan 26, 2026

Firefighting in extreme cold an even more challenging battle

Residents across the province were bundling up and doing everything they could to avoid the bone-chilling weather on the weekend. But - what is it like when that's not an option? That was the case for...

Jan 26, 2026

Stay warm but stay safe: space heaters, poorly vented furnaces can be dangerous

The frigid weather is upon us, and many will do what they can to be warm. The Melfort Fire Department is cautioning residents to make sure that staying warm is also staying safe. Fire Chief Leonard Wh...

Jan 22, 2026

Nipawin Fire Department called to barn fire

The Nipawin Fire Department's busy start to 2026 continued on Monday. They responded to a barn fire in the RM of Nipawin. Fortunately, the landowners were able to get all cows and newborn calves out t...

Jan 20, 2026

Fire Department cautions homeowners to keep vents clear

The Humboldt Fire Department (HFD) is reminding residents to clear all vents around their homes.It's a message that extends across the province since recent windy weather has pushed snow closer to hom...

Jan 16, 2026

Cannabis store development permit approved at Nipawin Council meeting

A couple of significant items emerged from Nipawin's council meeting this week. The first is that Council approved the discretionary use application for a new cannabis store in the community. The stor...

Jan 15, 2026

Shop lost to fire southwest of Hudson Bay

A fire in the RM of Hudson Bay claimed a shop building. The blaze started Sunday morning at a rural property southwest of Hudson Bay. The structure was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived, and...

Jan 12, 2026

Nipawin Fire Department responds to multiple calls, including shed fire

Another busy weekend for the Nipawin Fire Department. They were called to a fender bender along Second Avenue early Saturday morning before responding to a second crash on First Ave. W. in the early a...

Jan 12, 2026

'It is a shock': Salvation Army Major responds to findings of fire investigation

Editors note: This story was updated on Jan. 8 to add details about the Prince Albert Police Serving assisting the fire department in their investigation. --Reflecting on the news that a fire at the S...

Jan 06, 2026

Nipawin Fire Chief discusses record year in 2025

The Nipawin Fire Department is coming off a record number of calls in 2025, and many of them were not responses to fires. Fire Chief Paul Cockell told northeastNOW the department had 260 calls last ye...

Jan 06, 2026