Paramedics/Fire

SHA provides update on Lloydminster Hospital

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) provided an update on the cluster of COVID-19 cases in linked to Lloydminster Hospital.The current guidelines at Lloydminster Hospital from April 29 remain in p...

May 08, 2020

Saskatchewan wildfires expected to be 'fairly active this year'

While the wildfire season is off to a slow start in the province, it could soon heat up.A spokesperson with Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is warning the conditions for the next two months are prim...

May 07, 2020 (File photo/Government of Saskatchewan)

Fire depts. warn people to be vigilant to prevent grass fires

The city and the RM of North Battleford fire departments are warning people to use care when they are in grassy areas at this time of the year to avoid starting a fire. Fire bans remain in effect.Whil...

May 04, 2020 Firefighters ask residents to be careful to avoid starting grass fires. (file photo/paNOW Staff)

R.M. announces fire ban

A fire ban is now in effect in the R.M. of North Battleford No 437.The decision was made following the quick melting of snowfall and windy conditions coinciding, which is drying out tall vegetation. C...

Apr 24, 2020 (R.M. of North Battleford No 437)

Medical dispatcher helps couple deliver healthy baby girl

Medical Communications Officer Jade Morgan answered a call Tuesday morning that ended up being a bit different than normal.A 37-year-old woman was in labour at 7:49 a.m. and about to give birth."The h...

Apr 15, 2020 Medical Communications Officer Jade Morgan helped talk a Saskatoon couple through delivering a health baby girl on April 14, 2020. (Medavie Health Services)

Fire & rescue lighting up for kids birthdays

Families looking to brighten their young children's day during this period of social isolation due to the COVID-19 pandemic may have a loud and colourful assist from their municipalities.The Fire and ...

Apr 09, 2020 Fire and rescue services in communities like Unity are firing up the engines to make some noise for kids eight and under that have an April birthday. (Submitted Photo/Unity Fire & Rescue)

Emergency services display solidarity with health care staff in La Ronge

Flashing lights and sirens could be heard in La Ronge on Monday as emergency service workers showed solidarity with health care workers in the tri-communities. Conservation officers, firefighters, par...

Apr 07, 2020 Heavy snow didn't stop the parade from emergency services from occurring. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

Firefighters tackle early morning house fire

North Battleford firefighters battled an early morning house fire on 101 Street Monday. The building was believed to be unoccupied."I'm very happy there was nobody inside the structure at the time," F...

Mar 30, 2020 A house on 101 St. near 14 Ave. was significantly damaged in an early morning fire Monday. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Fire at Sakewew High School under investigation

Sakewew High School remains closed today after a fire erupted in a second-floor bathroom Friday. The cause of the fire is under investigation and is deemed suspicious.Members of the North Battleford F...

Feb 12, 2020 Sakewew High School remained closed Wednesday following a fire in one of the bathrooms Feb. 7. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)

City has plans in place in case a serious derailment happened in local area

The City of North Battleford has a comprehensive emergency preparedness plan to follow in the event a train derailment emergency situation were to occur in the local area.A CP crude oil train derailme...

Feb 06, 2020 (File photo/paNOW Staff)