Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
No injuries in single vehicle rollover near Star City
There were no injuries reported in a single vehicle rollover early Tuesday morning near Star City.Melfort Fire and Rescue responded to the scene of a reported rollover just before 7 a.m. along Highway...
Jun 04, 2019 Melfort Fire and Rescue responds to single vehicle rollover near Star City. (Facebook/Melfort Fire Rescue)
Dog rescued from Nipawin house fire
The Nipawin Fire Department responded to a house fire shortly after 10:30 a.m. Friday morning.The east side of the home was engulfed in flames when crews arrived. A bystander and crews also noticed a ...
Jun 01, 2019 Nipawin Fire Department firefighters rescued a dog from this burning house Friday. (Facebook/NFD)
Staying safe on the water this summer
The weather in Prince Albert and the surrounding area is heating up.With that, many people are likely ready to head out to the lake and get going with their summer activities like boating. Chris McSha...
May 28, 2019 Local fire services and the Government of Saskatchewan want people to keep safety in mind as boating season gets going (file photo/paNOW Staff)
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 ...
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)