Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Several LLRIB communities on standby notice due to wildfire smoke
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) communities of Grandmother's Bay, Hall Lake and Stanley Mission are on standby notice due to smoky conditions. That's means the elderly, young children or resident...
Jul 15, 2021
Emergency crews working to contain fires north of Meadow Lake
Fires continue to rage across Saskatchewan while crews in the northwest remain working to protect communities at risk. The LOCK fire threatening Buffalo River Dene First Nation, Dillon, Michel Village...
Jul 15, 2021
Northwest Saskatchewan communities directed to evacuate as fire crews work to contain wildfires
More wildfires across Saskatchewan have resulted in Northern communities, including Buffalo River Dene First Nation (BRDFN), St. George's Hill, Michel Village and Dillon, being directed to evacuate th...
Jul 13, 2021
Wildfires force evacuations in Northern Sask.
Wildfires are threatening several communities in Northern Saskatchewan.The entire north is under an air quality alert because of heavy smoke and reduced visibility. St. George's Hill and Michel west o...
Jul 12, 2021
Historic church building burns down near Redberry Lake
A historical Polish Church building near Redberry Lake burned down Thursday afternoon.The site is just under an hour east of the Battlefords. The fire follows a string of church burning incidents acro...
Jul 08, 2021
Calling for help encouraged over attempted water rescue
Saskatchewan residents have enjoyed the heat of the summer, but a national organization is reminding residents to be cautious on the water and think twice when attempting a rescue.The Saskatchewan bra...
Jul 07, 2021
Cameco announces return to production at Cigar Lake uranium mine
Cameco has announced the 230 workers evacuated from their Cigar Lake uranium mine because of the Briggs fire can return to the site.According to a media release Sunday, the company is in the process o...
Jul 04, 2021
Two of 19 wildfires burning in Saskatchewan rated a concern
Cooler, and perhaps wetter weather is coming but for the time being there are at least two wildfires of note being observed by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). Those blazes of concern are...
Jul 03, 2021
Wildfire moves past main site near Cigar Lake uranium mine
After an evacuation was ordered yesterday, Cameco has announced the wildfire near the Cigar Lake uranium mine has moved past the main camp area.According to a media release, the main camp did not expe...
Jul 02, 2021
Fire Crews called to blaze at Green Prairie International
LETHBRIDGE, Alta.- Shortly after 7 p.m. Wednesday evening, fire crews were called out to a massive blaze at Green Prairie International, on Highway 3, east of Lethbridge. There is no initial informati...
Jul 02, 2021