Paramedics/Fire

Sask. wildfire season only a third of five-year average

A mix of cool weather, precipitation and coronavirus restrictions have resulted in only a third of the wildfires that occur on average in Saskatchewan. That's according to Executive Director of Wildfi...

Aug 31, 2020

Viral video calls into question actions of Sask. RCMP officer

Warning: This story contains the use of profane language.Editors note: This story was updated Wednesday afternoon at 5p.m. to reflect a statement from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief and Council.A ...

Aug 26, 2020

Outlook/Elbow RCMP looking at possible drowning

A search is underway for a potential drowning in Lake Diefenbaker.Thursday evening, Outlook RCMP received a complaint of a possible drowning. It was reported an adult male and adult female were swimmi...

Aug 21, 2020

Woman dies after bear attack north of Buffalo Narrows

A mother of two has died of her injuries after she was attacked by a bear in a forest north of Buffalo Narrows yesterday.Around 7:15 p.m. on August 20, police received a report an adult man, a 44-year...

Aug 21, 2020

Town and R.M. renew fire protection services agreement

The Town of Battleford and the R.M. of Battle River No. 438 opted to renew their longstanding partnership for fire protection services for the R.M. at council this week.The two parties have been worki...

Aug 20, 2020

Warm weather prompts heat warnings for much of central Sask.

Many parts of central Saskatchewan are under a heat warning. Environment and Climate Change Canada is forecasting a high of 29 Celsius - 35 with the humidex for Prince Albert and the surrounding area....

Jul 22, 2020

Bus rollover victim identified as Battlefords resident, Unity family reflects on close call

As we learn about one of the victims of the deadly bus rollover in Alberta Saturday, another Saskatchewan family is reflecting on its decision not to take the tour that ended in tragedy.According to A...

Jul 21, 2020

Boat launch open again in North Battleford

Boating enthusiasts in the Battlefords will have the opportunity to get back out on the water.The City of North Battleford announced Thursday that the boat launch for the North Saskatchewan River is r...

Jul 16, 2020

'She was a free spirited and very loving girl': Debden crash victim laid to rest

A funeral was held Monday afternoon on the Big River First Nation for a teenage girl struck last week by a car in the village of Debden.In the early morning hours of July 7, 15-year-old Kaylan Keegan ...

Jul 13, 2020

WSA, city urging residents to avoid river during high flows

As the North Saskatchewan River get closer to historic levels of current flow this week, both the city of North Battleford and the Water Security Agency are advising residents to avoid the water.The c...

Jul 07, 2020