Paramedics/Fire

One person dead after snowmobile collision near Candle Lake

One person is dead following a snowmobile accident near Candle Lake early Sunday morning. At approximately 2:40 a.m, Parkland Ambulance received a call about a collision in the area. After arriving, t...

Feb 05, 2023

Six Naicam firefighters receive exemplary service medals

The Naicam Fire Department recently held a quick awards ceremony to honour and celebrate six of its members- Len McGillvary, Trevor Seykora, Rodger Hayward, Perry Zenner, Stan Rude, and Blaine Alberts...

Feb 01, 2023

Family of eight reeling after complete loss of home and belongings

A house fire at Red Earth Cree Nation has left a local family without a home.Late last Saturday night, a family of eight was forced to evacuate with just the clothes on their back."We didn't even thin...

Jan 31, 2023

Courts continue to support homeless encampments. Could designated tent cities be a good middle ground?

At least one homeless advocate hopes to see communities struggling with a large homeless population put their support behind designated encampments.Whatever you call them - tent cities, tent communiti...

Jan 30, 2023

Melfort house deemed 'total loss' after fire, no one injured

A Melfort home was completely destroyed after a structure fire late Tuesday night.Fire crews arrived at 309 Burns Ave. West. at what they described as a "fully involved structure fire," finding the bu...

Jan 26, 2023

CO detectors save lives in Humboldt

Officials and residents are praising carbon monoxide detectors for preventing what could have been a tragedy at an apartment complex in Humboldt.On Jan. 10, around 5 p.m., the CO detectors started goi...

Jan 14, 2023

Humboldt EMS and firefighters respond to carbon monoxide alarms at apartment complex

A total of 25 residents at an apartment complex in Humboldt dealt with a bit of a scare, in the early evening of Tuesday, Jan. 10.Originally, the Humboldt Fire Department's fire chief and deputy fire ...

Jan 12, 2023

Search and rescue organizations sharing tips to keep safe on the snowmobile

Winter in Saskatchewan can bring many risks, especially for those heading out on the trails with their snowmobiles.That's why the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada has taken this past ...

Jan 08, 2023

‘They were legends’: Former Sandy Bay Fire Chiefs remembered for enduring service

The community of Sandy Bay is in mourning after two former Fire Chiefs suddenly passed away this week.On Monday, news broke that Gary Morin Jr., who served as fire chief for 10 years passed away sudde...

Dec 10, 2022

Melfort Fire Department's 'biggest fundraiser of the year' back in-person

For the 72nd time, the Melfort Fire Department will host their annual Wing Ding.Used as their 'biggest fundraiser of the year', the event is now back in-person.Graham Calow, one of the fire captains o...

Dec 09, 2022