Paramedics/Fire

Missing canoers from Long Whitefish Lake found deceased

Police have confirmed a man and woman who went missing on Long Whitefish Lake have been found deceased.In a media release, Monday morning, Big River RCMP confirmed the missing man and woman were found...

Oct 25, 2021

Big River RCMP searching for missing canoers

A search effort involving community members, Big River RCMP, Ministry of Environment Conservation Officers and the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association is actively underway in northwestern Saskatch...

Oct 21, 2021

Battlefords crews deal with flipped semi

Motorists leaving the Battlefords via the Highway 16 West overpass today had an unusual sight from an accident the previous evening.Emergency and towing crews were on the scene of a semi sidelined whi...

Oct 20, 2021

RCMP searching for missing boaters at Wollaston Lake

RCMP, with the assistance of community volunteers and the Canadian Rangers are scouring the Wollaston Lake area for three missing boaters.On Wednesday, at approximately 5 p.m., RCMP received a complai...

Oct 15, 2021

Warm, dry conditions spark fires causing smoke-filled Sask. skies

The living skies have been extremely smoky this week.Christopher Clemett from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the smoke has been caused by wildfires in the northeast part of Saskatch...

Oct 08, 2021

Police and SGI to focus on distracted driving throughout October

Distracted driving will be the focus for police forces across Saskatchewan for October's Traffic Safety Spotlight.According to data from SGI, an average of 877 have been injured in collisions each yea...

Oct 06, 2021

Northern leaders questioning province's wildfire fighting response

The Chief of Red Earth Cree Nation fears fires burning in the region may continue for weeks or possibly months, and he has no idea when evacuated community members may get the green light to return ho...

Oct 05, 2021

RM of Medstead issues fire ban for municipality

The Rural Municipality of Medstead has issued a fire ban for the municipality due to very dry conditions in the area.Burning of outdoor fires is not permitted, as well as controlled burns, fireworks, ...

Oct 04, 2021

Fire ban issued for RM of Leask

Effective Monday, a fire ban has been issued for the Rural Municipality (RM) of Leask.The RM said the ban will be in place until further notice and anyone found violating the ban will be subject to fi...

Oct 04, 2021

Highway 40 closed, large vehicle theft near Frenchman Butte

Update: Highway 40 near Neilburg is now open.Cut Knife RCMP are advising motorists to avoid Highway 40 east of Neilburg.The lanes are closed from Freemont Road to Winter Road, five kilometres east of ...

Sep 14, 2021