Paramedics/Fire

'Tinder Dry': Deputy Fire Chief describes day-long battle with blaze at Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre

At 8:26 a.m. on Friday, April 15, the Prince Albert Fire Department were called out to a fire at the Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre. It would be nearly a full day before they left the scene, and b...

Apr 19, 2022

Lifelines: a look at the job of a telecommunicator

Cassandra Bendig's daily work requirements can range from helping with a baby delivery, to giving instructions on how to perform CPR.The 34-year-old is one of 18 communications specialists at Medical ...

Apr 14, 2022

Choiceland Fire happy to upgrade training for members

Newly announced training money for fire departments from SGI is welcome news to the Choiceland fire department. Fire chief Keegan Faul said his department spends significant resources on training, and...

Apr 13, 2022

Farm safety a focus for producers and emergency responders

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Heading into a new production season and staying safe on the farm is always a focus for producers, particularly when working around large machinery. The RM of North Battlefor...

Angela Brown Apr 13, 2022

LISTEN: Firefighters rescue dog trapped in well near Nipawin

It is a happy ending to a story from just outside Nipawin after a dog was stuck in a well for at least two days.The Nipawin Fire Department received a call last Thursday night that a dog had fallen do...

Apr 13, 2022

Melfort family loses home in fire, expected to take over a year to repair

A Melfort family will most likely have to rebuild their home from scratch after it was damaged by a fire.On March 27th, Ryan Block returned home after visiting his parents to find he couldn't see any ...

Apr 05, 2022

EMS gets budget boost of $10.8m

Much of the $10.8 million allocated to emergency medical services announced in yesterday's provincial budget will go to hire more paramedics. About $7 million will be spent adding full time equivalent...

Mar 24, 2022

Carrot River is looking to add to their team of local heroes

Carrot River Fire and Rescue is offering those interested in saving lives the opportunity to do so.The Fire and Rescue team is now accepting applications to learn valuable skills and become a firefigh...

Mar 04, 2022

MLA wants province to work with rural residents, farmers when fires threaten

With the very real threat of the Cloverdale forest fire that burned 5,583 hectares of land near Prince Albert a not-too-distant memory, one MLA is hoping the province will find a new way to work with ...

Feb 24, 2022

Local fire departments receive cuddly donation

Thanks to a special holiday drive by the Calendar Club of Canada, a number of children across the Prince Albert region will be provided with some extra comfort during their times of great need.Every y...

Jan 04, 2022