Paramedics/Fire

Woman killed in crash with semi near Wynyard

An SUV and semi collision at Wynyard has claimed the life of a 60-year-old woman.Around 8:30 p.m. last night, the driver of the SUV turned onto Highway 16 from ninth street in the town when the collis...

Mar 19, 2019 (File photo/northeastNOW staff)

Vehicle destroyed by fire north of Melfort

A vehicle was destroyed by fire in the R.M. of Star City last night.Melfort Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a vehicle fire just before 8 p.m. on a grid road north of the city.Upon arrival of ...

Mar 19, 2019 (Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue)

R.M. anticipates seamless transition to volunteer fire department

The Rural Municipality of North Battleford says it will be ready to tackle an array of emergencies with its newly-formed volunteer fire department come April 1."I think it is an exciting time," Admini...

Mar 16, 2019 The Rural Municipality of North Battleford is promising a seamless transition to a new volunteer fire department. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)

Investigation into Christopher Lake fire continues

The cause of the fire that destroyed the Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar last week remains under investigation.On March 8, firefighters from two rural departments were unable to save the 62-ye...

Mar 14, 2019 (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Melfort residents encouraged not to feed wild animals

While the nobleness is noticed, the City of Melfort is asking residents not feed deer or any wild animals with bait stations.The Melfort Fire Department said there have already been multiple deer hit ...

Mar 12, 2019 The Melfort Fire Department is encouraging residents not to feed wild animals with bait stations (Facebook/ Melfort Fire & Rescue)

Crews battle fire at grain terminal north of city

Fire crews battled a fire at the Parrish & Heimbecker grain terminal north of North Battleford Monday night.Reports of smoke were called in around 6:10 p.m. and multiple tanker trucks and dozens o...

Mar 11, 2019 Smoke is seen billowing from the Parrish & Heimbecker terminal north of North Battleford. (Tyler Marr/battlefordsNOW Staff)

RM vote opens door for special care facility outside Prince Albert

A special care facility for first responders, corrections workers, veterans, and other frontline professionals struggling with operational stress injuries, has moved one step closer to construction so...

Mar 08, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

R.M. of P.A. crunching numbers for potential fire dept.

While no decision has been made yet whether to approve a proposal for a fire department, the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert is getting a clearer idea how much one would cost.Div. 2 Councilor Tyle...

Mar 07, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)

Hotel owner devastated by total fire loss

As the owner of the destroyed Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar awaits the outcome of the fire investigation, he said the landmark was a cornerstone of the community. Robert Reddekopp has not ru...

Mar 06, 2019 Christopher Lake Hotel and Bar fire aftermath. (Michael Joel Hansen/paNOW Staff) : Glenn Hicks

What'sHappeningNOW March 5, 2019

News director Glenn Hicks speaks with reporter Michael Joel Hansen about a fire in Christopher Lake which destroyed a business in the community.

Mar 05, 2019