Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
ATV crash south of Melfort results in injuries
The extent of injuries is not known in an ATV accident south of Melfort over the weekend.On Saturday, just before 6 p.m., Melfort Fire and Rescue responded to the crash in the R.M. of Flett's SpringsA...
Apr 22, 2019 Melfort fire and Rescue respond to ATV crash south of Melfort over the weekend. (Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue.)
Five taken to hospital after collision in Christopher Lake
Five people were taken to hospital after a two-vehicle collision in Christopher Lake. The Lakeland & District Fire Department responded to the call on Highway 263 at 4 p.m. and remained on scene f...
Apr 19, 2019 Five people were taken to hospital after a two vehicle collision in Christopher Lake. (submitted/Ken Landers)
Vehicle hits fallen power lines on Highway 3 resulting in power outage
Power was out for several hours on Sunday for a couple of communities in the region after a vehicle struck power lines that were lying on an area highway.Melfort Fire and Rescue reported that a vehicl...
Apr 15, 2019 A vehicle struck power lines that had fallen and were lying on highway 3 near Weldon.
‘Complete confidence’: R.M.’s new volunteer fire department fully operational
Saturday night, shortly before 5 p.m., the R.M. of North Battleford's new volunteer fire department was put to the test for the first time.A car rolled over and a woman was trapped inside.While the ca...
Apr 12, 2019
What you should do when you see flashing lights
What is the right thing to do when you're in traffic and you see those emergency lights looming in your rear view mirror?Emergency services in Prince Albert are reminding drivers about the rules of th...
Apr 12, 2019 While emergency services are attending accidents and
incidents they're asking for the public's help on the streets.(Ronald Quaroni/ paNOW Staff)
Fire department group shows support with sandbag fundraiser
Spring means sandbags for those residing near water sources. The need for sandbags turned into a fundraising idea for members of the North Battleford Part-Time Firefighters' Association. "A lot of bus...
Apr 12, 2019 Shown, left to right, are Dejan Gut (Vice-President, Part-time Firefighters' Association), Jonathon Kadler (President, Part-time Firefighters' Association), Jessica Bigknife (Battlefords Trade and Education Centre representative), Robert Beatch (Treasurer, Part-time Firefighters' Association). (submitted photo/Jonathon Kadler)
R.M. of Prince Albert still reviewing rural fire service options
The Rural Municipality of Prince Albert continues to explore options around fire services after gauging resident feedback during a series of public meetings. Division 2 Coun. Tyler Hazelwood chairs th...
Apr 11, 2019 The R.M. of Prince Albert hosted a series of public meetings recently to gauge public response to rural firefighting options. (submitted photo/Tyler Hazelwood)
Melfort Fire Department receives grant from FM Global
The Melfort Fire Department is getting a bit more technological after receiving a grant from FM Global.FM Global is a large insurance firm and gave the department US$3,700, about $5,000 in Canadian do...
Apr 10, 2019 John Speece (middle) of FM Global, gives Melfort Fire Chief Jason Everitt (right), a plaque recognizing their grant. Melfort City Manager Ryan Danberg (left) also attended. (submitted photo/Melfort Fire Department)
P.A. Fire Department urges safety for those enjoying a spring fire
Following a weekend callout to a 'party fire,' members of the Prince Albert Fire Department hope fire safety is a top priority for residents.Battalion Chief Alex Paul said party fires are sometimes li...
Apr 09, 2019 Spring can be a very dangerous time of the year as people enjoy the first
outdoor fires of the season. (File Photo/ Dreamstime.com)
Single vehicle accident south of Melfort on Highway 6
No injuries have been reported after a single vehicle accident south of Melfort on Tuesday night.Just before 8 p.m., Melfort Fire and Rescue responded to the scene of the crash , eight miles south of ...
Apr 03, 2019 (Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue)