Paramedics/Fire

Speed controlling devices being considered in North Battleford following increase in violations

Community Safety Officers (CSOs) in North Battleford clocked a vehicle on Railway Ave. Monday night driving 144 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. The vehicle was impounded for seven days, and the driver was iss...

Aug 18, 2023

NBFD battling blaze behind Don Ross Centre

North Battleford Fire Department (NBFD) is at the scene of a fire behind the Chapel Gallery and Don Ross Centre. A spokesperson from the city said the blaze was not a controlled burn. There is no word...

Aug 18, 2023

300 residents of Fond du Lac evacuated due to wildfire smoke

As wildfire smoke near their community intensifies, approximately 300 members of Fond du Lac Denesuline Nation have been evacuated.According to a statement Tuesday night from Chief Kevin Mercredi, the...

Aug 02, 2023

Province offering bursaries to keep paramedics in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan government is looking to bolster the ranks of paramedics in the province.The government announced Tuesday that 58 training bursaries worth $530,000 will be available to students and n...

Jul 25, 2023

Man dies in ATV collision in Onion Lake

RCMP are investigating a fatal ATV collision in Onion Lake.At around 8:30 a.m. on July 20, officers were called to a private property in the community.When they arrived they found an injured 37-year-o...

Jul 24, 2023

Firefighters Appreciation barbecue recognizes team effort fighting wildfires

The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) held a Firefighter Appreciation barbecue at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford Thursday, showing appreciation for all those who played a par...

Jul 06, 2023

Downed power line takes out most of North Battleford service

Sask Power was on the scene in North Battleford Friday after the top of a semi-tractor-trailer took down a power line after clipping it at the corner on Territorial Drive at Peyak Trail (formerly Rail...

Jun 30, 2023

Lloydminster deals with impact from flooding

It's sump pump and dehumidifier time in Lloydminster as residents deal with the clean up today following yesterday's flooding. Some Lloydminster area residents took photos of the flooding they experie...

Jun 26, 2023

Muskoday Fire Captain receives prestigious national award

A Saskatchewan firefighter is one of three women in Canada being recognized on the national stage. Michelle Vandevord was recently recognized through the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Awards Progra...

Jun 20, 2023

Person dies after drowning in North Saskatchewan River

One person is dead after drowning in the North Saskatchewan River on Saturday evening. At around 6:30, the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to a call for a water rescue in the river. Upon arriv...

Jun 11, 2023