Paramedics/Fire

Collision in Melfort sends three to hospital

Three people were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash in Melfort.The vehicles collided at the corner of Stovel Avenue and Manitoba Street Monday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. By the time fire crews arri...

Jan 28, 2020 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Melfort Fire responds to pair of calls on Wednesday

The Melfort Fire Department responded to multiple calls on Wednesday.First, crews were called to a motor vehicle collision just east of the intersection of Highways 3, 41, and 6 around 8:30 a.m. EMS w...

Jan 23, 2020 Melfort Fire responded to a grain dryer fire on Wednesday. (Facebook/Melfort Fire & Rescue)

Melfort Fire Department outlines history on new event tent

The Melfort Fire Department has received its new event tent.The tent serves as a visual reminder of the fire department's history in the area, and as shelter.(Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue)"We had ...

Jan 21, 2020 (Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue)

Safety tips on space heaters, block heaters, and cords

Space heaters are at a premium during the cold snaps we face each winter.But they can be a fire risk if not used or maintained properly.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW an important ...

Jan 16, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Cold weather increases risks of frostbite, hypothermia

Exposure to the frigid temperatures we are experiencing could lead to frostbite or hypothermia.Temperatures are expected to remain well below normal over the coming days, and wind chills could lead to...

Jan 15, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Cold weather increases risks of frostbite, hypothermia

Exposure to the frigid temperatures we are experiencing could lead to frostbite or hypothermia.Temperatures are expected to remain well below normal over the coming days, and wind chills could lead to...

Jan 15, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Work continues for Melfort Fire Department, no matter the weather

Some people may be doing whatever possible to avoid going outside when the mercury dips, but for the Melfort Fire Department things roll along for them.On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the department was dispatch...

Jan 15, 2020 (file photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Two Tuesday calls for Melfort Fire Department

It was a busy Tuesday evening for the Melfort Fire Department on Jan. 15.First, crews were called to the 500 block of Stovel Ave. W for a vehicle fire just before 5 p.m. The vehicle was fully engulfed...

Jan 15, 2020 Melfort Fire responded to a car fire on the evening of Jan. 14. (Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue)

Sask. firefighters return from 38-day stint in Australia

Two Saskatchewan firefighters returned to Saskatoon on Thursday night after spending 38 days helping battle the wildfires in Australia."The hardest thing that we saw there was the amount of people tha...

Jan 10, 2020 Firefighters Phane Ray (left) and Kevin Buettner returned home to Saskatchewan after 38 days helping battle the Australia wildfires. (Harrison Brooks/ 650 CKOM)

Car seat do's and don'ts

Reusing and recycling are usually excellent ideas for most products we use on a daily basis.But that's not the case for car seats.Melfort Ambulance manager Wayne Therres said child safety seats are no...

Jan 06, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)