Paramedics/Fire

'Without hesitation': Lloydminster firefighter recognized with national honour for off-duty rescue

On a quiet winter morning nearly five years ago, when most of Lloydminster was still asleep, a flicker of orange rose above a cul-de-sac on the Alberta side of the border.It was just after 6 a.m. on F...

Dec 11, 2025

Man dies in snowmobile accident on Pinehouse Lake: RCMP

RCMP in Pinehouse say one man has died following a snowmobile crash.Officers were called to the scene at around 7:40 a.m. Tuesday for reports of a snowmobile accident on Pinehouse Lake.Investigation f...

Nov 27, 2025

‘After all, they’re family’: Poll finds holiday gatherings still important for most

EDMONTON - The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel ...

Nov 24, 2025

MGBHLM First Nation opens $3.6M fire hall fully funded by Indigenous Service Canada

Three years ago, a fire tore through an eight-unit housing complex on Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM), leaving families scrambling for shelter and the community shaken.The ...

Nov 03, 2025

Denare Beach council demanding public inquiry into Wolf Fire response

Denare Beach council released a statement stating they are extremely disappointed in the province's decision not to hold a public inquiry into the events leading up to the Wolf Fire. "The Wolf Fire th...

Nov 03, 2025

North Battleford airport sees hundreds of air ambulance landings each year, report shows

The City of North Battleford's airport continues to serve as a lifeline for medical emergencies, with hundreds of air ambulance flights landing there each year.At this week's council meeting, Director...

Oct 31, 2025

Wildfire destruction could speed up erosion of ancient land formation

A video uploaded to YouTube last week is raising awareness of the wildfire impact on the Nipekamew Sand Cliffs south of La Ronge. The Nipekamew Sand Cliffs are a 125-million-year-old land formation cr...

Oct 28, 2025

Pulp mill fire contained, estimated 100,000 cubic metres of logs lost, fire chief says

A large log pile fire at Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp is expected to burn for a few more days, but officials say the situation has stabilized and there is no danger to the community.As of Tuesday morni...

Oct 28, 2025

House destroyed in overnight fire in North Battleford

A house on 108th Street has been destroyed after an overnight blaze early Monday morning.The North Battleford Fire Department says crews were called around 12:24 a.m. on Oct. 27. Firefighters remained...

Oct 27, 2025

Plenty of heroes in northern Saskatchewan, awards list reveals

When the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan presented a series of awards for bravery on Friday, there were a few people from northern Saskatchewan included. The Royal Canadian Humane Association (RCH...

Oct 17, 2025