Paramedics/Fire

'Without hesitation': Lloydminster firefighter recognized with national honour for off-duty rescue

On a quiet winter morning nearly five years ago, when most of Lloydminster was still asleep, a flicker of orange rose above a cul-de-sac on the Alberta side of the border.It was just after 6 a.m. on F...

Dec 11, 2025

Man dies in snowmobile accident on Pinehouse Lake: RCMP

RCMP in Pinehouse say one man has died following a snowmobile crash.Officers were called to the scene at around 7:40 a.m. Tuesday for reports of a snowmobile accident on Pinehouse Lake.Investigation f...

Nov 27, 2025

‘After all, they’re family’: Poll finds holiday gatherings still important for most

EDMONTON - The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel ...

Nov 24, 2025

Denare Beach council demanding public inquiry into Wolf Fire response

Denare Beach council released a statement stating they are extremely disappointed in the province's decision not to hold a public inquiry into the events leading up to the Wolf Fire. "The Wolf Fire th...

Nov 03, 2025

Wildfire destruction could speed up erosion of ancient land formation

A video uploaded to YouTube last week is raising awareness of the wildfire impact on the Nipekamew Sand Cliffs south of La Ronge. The Nipekamew Sand Cliffs are a 125-million-year-old land formation cr...

Oct 28, 2025

Pulp mill fire contained, estimated 100,000 cubic metres of logs lost, fire chief says

A large log pile fire at Meadow Lake Mechanical Pulp is expected to burn for a few more days, but officials say the situation has stabilized and there is no danger to the community.As of Tuesday morni...

Oct 28, 2025

Across the Atlantic: Meadow Lake fire chief rekindles 20-year bond with German firefighters

What began with the curiosity of a young German exchange student more than twenty years ago has grown into an enduring friendship between two fire departments an ocean apart.Meadow Lake Fire Chief Joe...

Oct 23, 2025

Plenty of heroes in northern Saskatchewan, awards list reveals

When the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan presented a series of awards for bravery on Friday, there were a few people from northern Saskatchewan included. The Royal Canadian Humane Association (RCH...

Oct 17, 2025

Constant Reminder band members killed in crash near Melfort

Saskatchewan RCMP are confirming a two-vehicle crash just outside of Melfort that claimed three lives - two men from James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) and another man from Kinistino.Emergency crews were ...

Oct 10, 2025

Cree artist's mural to be unveiled at Melfort Fire Hall on Thursday

An exciting unveiling in Melfort on Thursday. The City of Melfort, Northern Lights Gallery, and the Melfort Arts Council have announced the unveiling of Making Memories, a new mural by Canadian Cree a...

Sep 24, 2025