Paramedics/Fire

Many Saskatchewan drivers underinsured: report

Half of the drivers on the road in Saskatchewan are underinsured, according to a report from the province's insurance brokers association.The report, which was compiled by the Insurance Brokers Associ...

May 18, 2019

Nipawin reaches agreement with SHA for doctor duplex leases

A formal agreement between the Town of Nipawin and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) regarding physician duplexes has been reached.Nipawin council signed to a five-year lease agreement with the SHA ...

Lisa Brady May 16, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff).

Workers safe after fire at Allan potash mine

A fire at a potash mine southeast of Saskatoon saw dozens of workers stuck in refuge stations for several hours Tuesday.Nutrien spokesman Will Tigley told 650 CKOM that the blaze broke out sometime af...

May 14, 2019 The Allan potash mine is located just over 50 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon, Sask. (Nutrien)

State of emergency declared, evacuations ordered amid central B.C. wildfire

FRASER LAKE, B.C. - An out-of-control wildfire in central British Columbia has prompted a local state of emergency and several evacuations.The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako issued a state of em...

May 12, 2019 (Submitted photo/Canadian Press)

Melfort Fire responds to small fires on Highway 41A

Melfort Fire and Rescue responded to a few fires on Wednesday, May 8, just outside of the city.Just before noon, the department responded to four fires burning in the east ditch of Highway 41A. Fortun...

May 08, 2019 (Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue)

Melfort Fire Chief urging residents to be prepared in case of an emergency

It's Emergency Preparedness Week across Canada from Sunday, May 5 to Saturday, May 11, and the Melfort Fire Department is making sure everyone stays safe.Fire Chief Jason Everitt said the week is good...

May 07, 2019 The Fire Department has set up a table at city hall with plenty of information on being prepared for an emergency. (Facebook/Melfort Fire & Rescue)

Hudson Bay man killed in two-vehicle crash

A two-vehicle collision in Hudson Bay last night claimed the life of a 23-year-old man.Hudson Bay RCMP responded to the collision just before 9 p.m. on Highway 9.In a release, Mounties say a southboun...

May 03, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW Staff)

Brush fire near Melfort 'difficult' to put out: Melfort Fire and Rescue

A dense brush fire smouldered overnight in the R.M. of Fletts Springs after being extinguished by fire crews.Melfort Fire and Rescue members were called to the fire early in the evening on Monday and ...

Apr 30, 2019 Fire crews respond to brush fire in R.M. of Flett's Springs. (Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue)

Wildfire season off to hot start

As of Tuesday morning, over 40 fire bans were issued across the province in response to hot, dry and windy conditions, and the list is expected to grow.During a media briefing, Provincial Fire Commiss...

Apr 23, 2019 Visibility on Highway 3 near Holbein was very poor Monday night. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

ATV crash south of Melfort results in injuries

The extent of injuries is not known in an ATV accident south of Melfort over the weekend.On Saturday, just before 6 p.m., Melfort Fire and Rescue responded to the crash in the R.M. of Flett's SpringsA...

Apr 22, 2019 Melfort fire and Rescue respond to ATV crash south of Melfort over the weekend. (Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue.)