Paramedics/Fire

Public reminder about what to expect when you call paramedics during COVID-19

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is reminding people of what to expect when you call 9-1-1 in the age of COVID-19.That includes the procedures and protocols being followed by paramedics across ...

May 11, 2020

MFD responded to two rural fires

The Melfort Fire Department was kept on their toes due to two fires late last week.Crews were called to a brush fire in the RM of Star City Thursday, May 7 at 3:05 p.m.MFD responded to this brush fire...

May 11, 2020

Saskatchewan wildfires expected to be 'fairly active this year'

While the wildfire season is off to a slow start in the province, it could soon heat up.A spokesperson with Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is warning the conditions for the next two months are prim...

May 07, 2020 (File photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Melfort Fire responds to pair of grass fires on Thursday

Grass fires continue to pop up in the Melfort region, keeping local firefighters busy.On Wednesday, May 6, the department responded to a pair of grass fires. The first was around 6 p.m. just three mil...

May 07, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort City Council passes new Emergency Planning Bylaw

The City of Melfort officially passed a new Emergency Planning Bylaw on Monday at their Regular Council Meeting.The bylaw formally establishes an organization for emergencies in Melfort. It provides a...

May 06, 2020 (File Photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort Fire Department responds to two grass fires on Thursday

The Melfort Fire Department responded to a grass fire in the RM of Star City on Thursday, April 30.It took crews eight and a half hours to eliminate the blaze after responding shortly before 5 p.m.The...

May 04, 2020 (Facebook/Melfort Fire & Rescue)

Grass fire danger grows in northeast after snow melt

The conditions are ideal for the start of grass fires in the province.The snow has melted, but the grass in ditches remains very dry.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW grass and brush ...

Apr 30, 2020 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Fire Chief explains what to do if a needle is found in Melfort

As the snow melts, the brown grass begins to show, and the possibility of finding needles around your community rises.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart is making sure everyone does the safe things if a...

Apr 25, 2020 (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Melfort Ambulance holding off on in-person car seat checks due to COVID-19

Those wanting to get their car seats checked by Melfort Ambulance, may have to wait a little while, or do so virtually for the time being.Manager of Melfort Ambulance Wayne Therres said they are follo...

Apr 24, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Backyard fires allowed during COVID-19, Melfort Fire Chief says

As the snow melts, and the weather warms up, fire pits are going to start making their way out of sheds.According to Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart, we must still adhere to the provincial government...

Apr 23, 2020 (Angie Rolheiser/northeastNOW Staff)