Paramedics/Fire

Stay warm but stay safe: space heaters, poorly vented furnaces can be dangerous

The frigid weather is upon us, and many will do what they can to be warm. The Melfort Fire Department is cautioning residents to make sure that staying warm is also staying safe. Fire Chief Leonard Wh...

Jan 22, 2026

Fire Department cautions homeowners to keep vents clear

The Humboldt Fire Department (HFD) is reminding residents to clear all vents around their homes.It's a message that extends across the province since recent windy weather has pushed snow closer to hom...

Jan 16, 2026

Top 10 stories of 2025 from battlefordsNOW and meadowlakeNOW

If 2025 felt heavier than most, many people can point to why.Wildfires forced evacuations and choked the air. Economic uncertainty crept in through headlines from Washington and Ottawa. Crises unfolde...

Dec 27, 2025

Salvation Army Major says ministry will continue, building was empty at time of fire

Prince Albert Salvation Army Major Ed Dean says that their work helping unhoused people and others in need will continue despite the loss of their building to fire last night. Dean spoke to paNOW and ...

Dec 26, 2025

Two homes damaged in Big River fire

Two Big River families are without homes after a fire spread from one home to the next. Big River Fire Department said it was called out at 8:18 Monday morning where they found two homes on fire. "Our...

Dec 22, 2025

'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