Paramedics/Fire

Rollover, carbon monoxide calls keep Nipawin Fire Department busy

It was a busy end of 2024 and start to 2025 for the Nipawin Fire Department. Crews were called out to a false alarm Christmas Day and were kept on their toes throughout the holidays. They responded to...

Jan 06, 2025

Former Melfort Fire Chief John McDonald passes away

The Melfort Fire Department (MFD) is mourning the loss of a long-time member. Former Fire Chief John McDonald passed away suddenly on New Year's Day at the age of 72. "It's a very sad day for the Melf...

Jan 02, 2025

Humboldt area woman killed in crash near Saskatoon

A woman from the Humboldt area has died following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 5, east of Saskatoon. The crash happened on Friday morning east of the community of St. Denis, roughly 40 km east o...

Dec 22, 2024

Over 800 pounds of food donated to Melfort Food Bank after Battle of the Badges

The winner of the second annual Battle of the Badges in Melfort has been announced, but ultimately the winner is the Melfort Food Bank and its clients. The battle between the Melfort RCMP and Melfort ...

Dec 18, 2024

One person injured in multi-vehicle collision east of Humboldt

A two-vehicle collision east of Humboldt has sent one person to hospital. Humboldt RCMP were called to the scene of the crash on Highway 5 early Monday afternoon. The investigation revealed two pickup...

Dec 17, 2024

Saskatchewan firefighters receive enhanced cancer coverage

Six new types of cancer have been added to the list that Saskatchewan Worker's Compensation Board (WCB) covers for most firefighters.The addition of coverage for primary site penile, pancreatic, thyro...

Dec 16, 2024

Two-vehicle crash in Nipawin on Monday

Emergency crews in Nipawin were called to a two-vehicle collision on Monday. Just after noon, Nipawin Fire and the RCMP were called to the crash in front of the Dollar Store on Nipawin Rd. Crews were ...

Dec 16, 2024

Man charged with burning down Loon Lake church

A 25-year-old man is facing a charge of arson and another for breaching a conditional sentence order in connection with the burning of a church in Loon Lake several months ago. RCMP arrested Shandon C...

Dec 10, 2024

Stubborn shed fire in Nipawin keeps crews busy

The Nipawin Fire Department were forced to put out a shed fire in town this week.They were called to the fire Thursday night on Kingsway Dr.The shed was fully engulfed in flames by the time they arriv...

Dec 07, 2024

Woman killed after vehicle left highway near Hudson Bay

A 50-year-old woman from Hudson Bay has died after a vehicle left a highway near the community on Thursday. RCMP were called to the scene early Thursday morning. They say the vehicle left Highway 9 so...

Dec 06, 2024