Paramedics/Fire

Local fire departments urging people to avoid ice with early snow, fluctuating temps

The Humboldt Fire Department is recommending caution when it comes to going out on the ice. "The ice is very unpredictable this year due to the early snowfall and the drastic changes in temperature," ...

Dec 06, 2024

Crash near Hudson Bay closes highway

UPDATE: The highway has now re-opened.-A single vehicle collision near Hudson Bay has closed a section of Highway 9. RCMP say motorists should expect delays in the area and are asked to follow the ins...

Dec 05, 2024

Serious collision closes Highway 41 near Yellow Creek

UPDATE: The highway has now re-opened.-Emergency crews are on the scene of a serious collision that has closed a portion of Highway 41 near Yellow Creek. Details on the nature of the crash and the inj...

Dec 03, 2024

The snow has stopped, but the colder temperatures have arrived

The major snowfall has given way to much cooler temperatures. Most of the province is experiencing well-below normal temperatures and that will continue well into the weekend. Environment and Climate ...

Nov 26, 2024

The Battle of the Badges is back in Melfort

The friendly rivalry resumes as the Battle of the Badges is underway in Melfort. For the second time, the Melfort Fire Department and Melfort RCMP are challenging each other to see which organization ...

Nov 22, 2024

Parkland Ambulance turns 50

Noting changes in technology, diversity of service, and overall growth of the team, Lyle Karasiuk acknowledges the past five decades have been very exciting for Parkland Ambulance.On Thursday, the pro...

Nov 21, 2024

Melfort Fire Department holding recruitment drive

The Melfort Fire Department is looking for a few new recruits. Their recruitment drive is now underway and runs through Dec. 6. Successful applicants will be interviewed the following week. Fire Chief...

Nov 19, 2024

Firefighters celebrated at Melfort Fire Department Awards Night

The Melfort Fire Department honoured two long-time firefighters during their Awards Night Nov. 8. Deputy Chief Doug Walsh was honoured for his 35 years in the fire service and is the longest-serving m...

Nov 15, 2024

Fire destroys house in R.M. of Torch River

A house has been razed by fire in the R.M. of Torch River. The Nipawin Fire Department was called to the blaze just after 3 p.m. Wednesday. (Nipawin Fire/Facebook)The department said on their social m...

Nov 14, 2024

Suspicious garbage bin fire in Melfort

The Melfort Fire Department were called to a fire behind the Northland Plaza along Saskatchewan Drive. The call came in just before 7:30 p.m. Tuesday night. Upon arrival, crews were forced to quickly ...

Nov 13, 2024