Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Fort à la Corne fire nears 30,000 hectares
A wildfire burning in the Fort la Corne forest has nearly doubled in size in the past two days. The English Creek Fire is now estimated at 28,800 hectares, according Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency ...
May 18, 2020
R.M. of Torch River residents told to prepare for potential evacuation during wildfire
Two wildfire emergency advisory alerts are being issued by the R.M. of Torch River and R.M. of Garden River, as there is potential for a wildfire to cause emergency situations to the public. The fire ...
May 17, 2020
RCMP officer injured near Biggar after gunshots fired
An RCMP Officer was injured during the execution of a search warrant near Biggar, Sask., yesterday evening.At approximately 11:40 p.m. last night, the Saskatchewan RCMP's Emergency Response Team (ERT)...
May 15, 2020
SaskPower reminding public to be careful working around power lines
It is seeding time in Saskatchewan and farmers are out in the fields working to get this year's crop in the ground.As this is going on SaskPower wants to remind farmers to be aware of power lines and ...
May 13, 2020
Public reminder about what to expect when you call paramedics during COVID-19
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is reminding people of what to expect when you call 9-1-1 in the age of COVID-19.That includes the procedures and protocols being followed by paramedics across ...
May 11, 2020
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)