Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire

Two North Battleford firefighters honoured for long service, dedication to public safety
It was a proud evening for two firefighters with the North Battleford Fire Department during Monday's city council meeting. Mayor David Gillan presented Firefighters Rob Beatch and Brian Marchewka wit...
Jul 20, 2021

Firefighters making headway after busy weekend
Firefighters have been able to make headway to extinguish several fires in Saskatchewan during the weekend. That's according to Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency vice-president of operations, Steve Ro...
Jul 19, 2021

Vehicle involved in collision with deer near Cochin
Emergency crews were on the scene Monday morning at Highway 4 just north of Cochin where a vehicle and a deer collided on the road earlier.Battlefords RCMP Sgt. Neil Tremblay confirmed the incident wa...
Jul 19, 2021

Province-wide fire ban lifted following rain
The Saskatchewan government has announced the lifting of the province-wide fire ban that had been in place since July 2 at provincial parks, Crown lands, and in the Northern Saskatchewan Administrativ...
Jul 19, 2021

Highways leading in and out of La Ronge closed due to wildfires
With highways temporarily closed due to wildfires, La Ronge Mayor Colin Ratushniak is advising residents not to panic. Highways 2 and 102 were both closed to traffic Friday as several uncontained fire...
Jul 16, 2021

Wildfires: some weather relief in north as fires burn across province
A shift in wind direction towards the south Friday will be of some benefit for most crews tackling many wildfires across the north, although that means more smoke further south. Cloudy and cooler weat...
Jul 16, 2021

RMs of Mayfield, Douglas and Meeting Lake all under fire bans
The Rural Municipalities of Mayfield, Douglas, and Meeting Lake all have full fire bans now in effect. The bans were called due to hot, dry conditions in the area.No burning of any type is permitted. ...
Jul 15, 2021

Several LLRIB communities on standby notice due to wildfire smoke
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) communities of Grandmother's Bay, Hall Lake and Stanley Mission are on standby notice due to smoky conditions. That's means the elderly, young children or resident...
Jul 15, 2021

Emergency crews working to contain fires north of Meadow Lake
Fires continue to rage across Saskatchewan while crews in the northwest remain working to protect communities at risk. The LOCK fire threatening Buffalo River Dene First Nation, Dillon, Michel Village...
Jul 15, 2021

Fire suppression efforts continue as Buffalo River Dene First Nation and area residents take refuge
Fire suppression efforts continue in northwest Saskatchewan, as well as many other areas across the province. After being directed to evacuate early in the week, many residents of St. George's Hill, M...
Jul 14, 2021