Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
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)
U of R launches free online therapy for emergency workers
Frontline emergency workers rush toward traumatic and dangerous situations all the time, but those who hesitate while dealing with their own mental health can now get professional help with a few clic...
Jan 30, 2020 Regina Police Service Sgt. Casey Ward speaks at the launch of an online therapy program called PSPNET for emergency service and public safety workers on Jan. 29, 2020. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
Safety tips on space heaters, block heaters, and cords
Space heaters are at a premium during the cold snaps we face each winter.But they can be a fire risk if not used or maintained properly.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW an important ...
Jan 16, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Sask. firefighters return from 38-day stint in Australia
Two Saskatchewan firefighters returned to Saskatoon on Thursday night after spending 38 days helping battle the wildfires in Australia."The hardest thing that we saw there was the amount of people tha...
Jan 10, 2020 Firefighters Phane Ray (left) and Kevin Buettner returned home to Saskatchewan after 38 days helping battle the Australia wildfires. (Harrison Brooks/ 650 CKOM)
Close call for elderly couple after they escape house fire
An elderly couple had a close call Tuesday afternoon when they managed to escape a fire at their home on Abbott Avenue.They were home watching TV when they suddenly heard a beeping sound from their va...
Jan 08, 2020 A fire on Abbott Avenue caused extensive damage to a house and attached garage. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Firefighters respond to house fire in North Battleford Tuesday
North Battleford firefighters were on the scene of a smoke-filled house fire on Abbott Avenue Tuesday afternoon.Smoke billowed from the house as first responders on the scene tackled the fire during f...
Jan 07, 2020 A section of Abbott Street was blocked to traffic Tuesday afternoon as firefighters responded to a house fire. (Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff)