Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire

Battleford and areas fire calls drop 25% in 2024, staffing challenges loom
There is a 25 per cent decrease in overall calls compared to the 10-year average in the Town of Battleford and surrounding rural municipalities according to the local fire department.During the town c...
Jan 21, 2025

Ready to go: PA council OKs help for California wildfires
A recent appeal by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency to provincial fire departments to be ready to help fight the Los Angeles wildfires met with unanimous approval from Prince Albert city council....
Jan 17, 2025

Biggar RCMP investigating fatal crash
Biggar RCMP are investigating a fatal crash that happened just east of the community on Thursday.Police say they responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 14 at around 12:40 p.m. where they foun...
Jan 10, 2025

Former Sask. resident living in Los Angeles assisting wildfire evacuees
A former resident of La Ronge is using his experience of deal with wildfires in Northern Saskatchewan to assist Native Americans fleeing the fires raging in the greater Los Angeles area. Sparked by dr...
Jan 09, 2025

Out-of-control Los Angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and other structures
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A fast-moving fire broke out in the hills above Hollywood Boulevard and threatened some of the most popular Los Angeles tourist spots as firefighters battled to get control on two o...
Jan 09, 2025
Biggar Mayor reacts to arson charges that destroyed small town resturant
Just over two months after a fire destroyed a beloved small town restaurant, arson charges have been laid.The Snow White Family Restaurant, which has long been a staple of the community, burnt down in...
Jan 03, 2025

NB fire chief reflects on 2024; says public education key in fighting future flames
Now that the new year has begun, North Battleford Fire Chief Linday Holm is taking stock of the past year and has a simple wish for 2025: may there be no more fires. "2024 was a fairly busy year for b...
Jan 02, 2025

2024 top stories in Meadow Lake and the Battlefords
It was a busy year in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake. As this year quickly gives way for the new, here are some of the news making moments of the as we bid farewell to 2024.Loon Lake residents frustr...
Dec 30, 2024

Maidstone collision closes part of Highway 17
A serious collision on HWY 17, just outside of Lloydminster has led to the highway being closed to traffic and detours put in place. RCMP from the Maidstone detachment are currently on scene and ask t...
Dec 24, 2024

UPDATE: Highway 40 reopened after closure
UPDATE: The highway has since been reopened.-A rollover west of Hafford has led to the closure of Highway 40. Blaine Lake RCMP are currently on scene and said people should expect delays and remind dr...
Dec 23, 2024