Paramedics/Fire

Investigation into Christopher Lake fire continues

The cause of the fire that destroyed the Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar last week remains under investigation.On March 8, firefighters from two rural departments were unable to save the 62-ye...

Mar 14, 2019 (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Melfort residents encouraged not to feed wild animals

While the nobleness is noticed, the City of Melfort is asking residents not feed deer or any wild animals with bait stations.The Melfort Fire Department said there have already been multiple deer hit ...

Lisa Brady Mar 12, 2019 The Melfort Fire Department is encouraging residents not to feed wild animals with bait stations (Facebook/ Melfort Fire & Rescue)

RM vote opens door for special care facility outside Prince Albert

A special care facility for first responders, corrections workers, veterans, and other frontline professionals struggling with operational stress injuries, has moved one step closer to construction so...

Mar 08, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Hotel owner devastated by total fire loss

As the owner of the destroyed Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar awaits the outcome of the fire investigation, he said the landmark was a cornerstone of the community. Robert Reddekopp has not ru...

Mar 06, 2019 Christopher Lake Hotel and Bar fire aftermath. (Michael Joel Hansen/paNOW Staff) : Glenn Hicks

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...

Lisa Brady 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 ...

Lisa Brady 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