Paramedics/Fire

Highways leading in and out of La Ronge closed due to wildfires

With highways temporarily closed due to wildfires, La Ronge Mayor Colin Ratushniak is advising residents not to panic. Highways 2 and 102 were both closed to traffic Friday as several uncontained fire...

Jul 16, 2021

Suppression efforts continue with fires north of Meadow Lake

Environmental developments and continual suppression efforts have resulted in several significant updates regarding various wildfires across Saskatchewan.The Lock fire threatening northwest communitie...

Jul 16, 2021

Wildfires: some weather relief in north as fires burn across province

A shift in wind direction towards the south Friday will be of some benefit for most crews tackling many wildfires across the north, although that means more smoke further south. Cloudy and cooler weat...

Jul 16, 2021

Several LLRIB communities on standby notice due to wildfire smoke

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) communities of Grandmother's Bay, Hall Lake and Stanley Mission are on standby notice due to smoky conditions. That's means the elderly, young children or resident...

Jul 15, 2021

Emergency crews working to contain fires north of Meadow Lake

Fires continue to rage across Saskatchewan while crews in the northwest remain working to protect communities at risk. The LOCK fire threatening Buffalo River Dene First Nation, Dillon, Michel Village...

Jul 15, 2021

Fire suppression efforts continue as Buffalo River Dene First Nation and area residents take refuge

Fire suppression efforts continue in northwest Saskatchewan, as well as many other areas across the province. After being directed to evacuate early in the week, many residents of St. George's Hill, M...

Jul 14, 2021

Northwest Saskatchewan communities directed to evacuate as fire crews work to contain wildfires

More wildfires across Saskatchewan have resulted in Northern communities, including Buffalo River Dene First Nation (BRDFN), St. George's Hill, Michel Village and Dillon, being directed to evacuate th...

Jul 13, 2021

RM of Medstead issues fire ban for municipality

The Rural Municipality of Medstead has issued a fire ban due to very dry conditions in the area.Burning of outdoor fires is not permitted, as well as controlled burns, fireworks, camp fires and fire p...

Jul 13, 2021

Wildfires force evacuations in Northern Sask.

Wildfires are threatening several communities in Northern Saskatchewan.The entire north is under an air quality alert because of heavy smoke and reduced visibility. St. George's Hill and Michel west o...

Jul 12, 2021

Historic church building burns down near Redberry Lake

A historical Polish Church building near Redberry Lake burned down Thursday afternoon.The site is just under an hour east of the Battlefords. The fire follows a string of church burning incidents acro...

Jul 08, 2021