Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
ATV in Melfort garage catches fire
A Melfort man was left with minor injuries due smoke inhalation after his ATV caught fire in his unattached garage.The man's ATV caught fire when he attempted to start it. The man resorted to shovelin...
Mar 04, 2019 (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Grain dryer fire at Richardson Pioneer in Melfort
Melfort fire crews were called to a grain dryer fire at the Richardson Pioneer facility southwest of the city.Crews responded to the scene just after 10:30 a.m. this morning.According to Melfort Fire ...
Feb 21, 2019 Melfort Richardson Pioneer. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Pedestrian injured after being struck by vehicle on James Smith First Nation
A pedestrian was treated for injuries after being struck by a vehicle on the James Smith First Nation.Just before 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Melfort Fire and Rescue responded to a collision involving entrap...
Feb 21, 2019
Humboldt father and husband continuing battle with leukemia
In late August of 2018, 37-year-old Jamie Ficko of Humboldt was feeling off and wasn't sure what was wrong. Numerous blood tests early on didn't indicate anything out of the blue, until Ficko noticed ...
Feb 19, 2019
SHA trains six first responders in Carrot River
Residents in the Carrot River and R.M. of Moose Range will be able to have their minds a little more at ease in the future.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has trained six first responders in S...
Feb 15, 2019
Daring ice escape at Murray Point cancelled
There's disappointing news for people who were set to watch Roger Boucher's daring escape from chains under the ice at Emma Lake Saturday afternoon.Lakeland Fire Chief Chris McShannock told paNOW the ...
Feb 15, 2019
Melfort home evacuated after furnace malfunction
It was an early morning for Melfort Fire and Rescue crews.Members responded to a call of a possible structure fire in the 800 block of Columbia Dr. just before 5 a.m.Crews determined a furnace motor d...
Feb 14, 2019
P.A. man prepares for icy plunge
Prince Albert's Roger Boucher will be wearing only a speedo and a smile when he attempts his most dangerous escape to date this weekend.On Saturday, the well-known magician and hypnotist will attempt ...
Feb 13, 2019
District of Lakeland exploring post-disaster recovery plan
District of Lakeland council members are looking at developing a recovery plan for the area. Administrator Tammy Knuttila said the need is there."I think it's just like Fort Mac where you have to see ...
Feb 12, 2019
Melfort Fire Department ready for fire safety trailer tours
Storing a fire trailer in their hall has given the Melfort Fire Department an opportunity to provide hands-on fire safety education.The trailer is made specifically for fire safety lessons. The featur...
Feb 11, 2019