Paramedics/Fire

Auto extrication training available for volunteer fire departments through new program

Volunteer fire departments in Saskatchewan that don't have access to auto extrication training and equipment will now be able to get it.The Transportation Rescue Extrication Program, also known as TRE...

Apr 01, 2023

Highway closed to traffic following collision in ML area

The City of Meadow Lake issued a Voyent Alert notice to advise the public a roadway is currently closed to traffic as a result of a collision in the Meadow Lake area Tuesday afternoon.Drivers are advi...

Mar 14, 2023

One dead in multi-vehicle accident near Glaslyn

One person has been confirmed dead after a serious crash between an SUV and a semi-truck on Sunday near Glaslyn. The accident happened at around 8am at the intersection of Highway 3 and Range Road 317...

Feb 20, 2023

Courts continue to support homeless encampments. Could designated tent cities be a good middle ground?

At least one homeless advocate hopes to see communities struggling with a large homeless population put their support behind designated encampments.Whatever you call them - tent cities, tent communiti...

Jan 30, 2023

Search and rescue organizations sharing tips to keep safe on the snowmobile

Winter in Saskatchewan can bring many risks, especially for those heading out on the trails with their snowmobiles.That's why the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada has taken this past ...

Jan 08, 2023

‘They were legends’: Former Sandy Bay Fire Chiefs remembered for enduring service

The community of Sandy Bay is in mourning after two former Fire Chiefs suddenly passed away this week.On Monday, news broke that Gary Morin Jr., who served as fire chief for 10 years passed away sudde...

Dec 10, 2022

RCMP responding to serious collision on Highway 17, north of Lloydminster

Maidstone RCMP are currently responding to a serious vehicle collision on Highway 17, about 20 kilometres north of Lloydminster. Police reported at about 1:55 p.m. today that as a result of the incide...

Dec 09, 2022

One dead in apartment fire in Rosthern

One person is dead after an apartment fire in the Town of Rosthern.RCMP, local EMS, and fire departments from Hague and Rosthern were called to the building on 4th Ave around 9 a.m. Thursday.Police qu...

Dec 08, 2022

Sask. wildland firefighters, equipment heading to PEI to help with recovery efforts

Saskatchewan will be lending a hand to the recovery efforts in Prince Edward Island following post-tropical storm Fiona.On Friday, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency announced its sending personnel...

Oct 21, 2022

'I didn’t meet the criteria for my injury': Broncos crash first responder denounces WCB claims process

A firefighter who responded to the Humboldt Broncos bus crash says he was ostracized for sharing his emotional distress with the fire department and further traumatized with the subsequent Worker's Co...

Oct 14, 2022