Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Motor vehicle incidents near P.A. and Birch Hills
UPDATED:The holiday weekend has resulted in a fatal crash and at least two other incidents.On Sunday afternoon, Birch Hills Fire and Rescue responded to a single vehicle rollover west of the New Engla...
Oct 14, 2019 A two vehicle crash to the south of P.A. Sunday night. The P.A.F.D.said there was no entrapment and the injured were taken to hospital. (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Rare train collision in the R.M. of Flett’s Springs injures three
Three crew members were transported to Melfort Hospital with minor injuries following a train collision.The collision happened early in the afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 12 where a single engine collide...
Oct 13, 2019 A longer train was stuck by a single engine in the R.M. of Flett's Springs. (Facebook/Melfort Fire & Rescue)
Rollover near Kinistino causes no injuries but serves as a safety reminder
A single commercial vehicle rolled off a grid road six miles south of Kinistino in the afternoon on Oct. 11.The Melfort Fire Department determined a grain truck slowly rolled over and landed on the dr...
Oct 11, 2019 A grain truck rolled over on a grid road near Kinistino on Oct. 11. (Facebook/Melfort Fire and Rescue)
Fire destroys car in Humboldt
The investigation is underway into a vehicle fire in Humboldt.Fire crews were called just before 1 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11 for a vehicle fire just off Main Street."When our crews arrived, we did find a f...
Oct 11, 2019 (submitted photo/Shantelle St. Goddard)
‘Community connection is essential’: Melfort Fire wants to continue opening its doors
The Melfort Fire Department has a tradition of hosting an open house every year during Fire Prevention Week, and 2019 was no different.Melfort and area residents showed up to the city's fire hall on O...
Oct 11, 2019 Melfort and area residents were able to get hands on experience, such as extinguishing a fire, during the fire department's open house. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
Muskoday man recognized for work service
A longtime member of the Muskoday First Nation Fire Department has been recognized for his service.Capt. Randy Bair was recently given the Protective Service Medal by Lt.-Gov. Russ Mirasty at a ceremo...
Oct 10, 2019 Capt. Randy Bair was presented with the Protective Service Medal by Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty at a ceremony in Saskatoon. (submitted photo/Tina Pelletier)
P.A. mother alerts neighbours after adjoined townhouse fire
There were some tense moments for a P.A. family after a fire at a four-plex in the 200 block of 27th Street East yesterday.Jessica Rabbitskin and her boyfriend awoke early Monday morning to the sound ...
Oct 08, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
Fall can be an active time for wildlife
Drivers are being reminded to take extra care out on the highways.During this time of year, more wildlife, including moose are more likely to be around and about. According to Dr. Ryan Brook, a profes...
Oct 07, 2019 During the fall season moose tend to be out and about more. (Ryan Brook/Twitter)
Kris Olsen named Prince Albert's new fire chief
After more than one year of the position going unfilled, the city of Prince Albert has appointed a new fire chief.Kris Olsen, who has worked as the acting fire chief since June, officially assumed the...
Oct 07, 2019 Kris Olsen. (submitted photo/City of Prince Albert)
Department raising awareness for Fire Prevention Week
The Prince Albert Fire Department kicked off Fire Prevention Week with their annual open house on Sunday.Fire Prevention Week is set by the National Fire Protection Association. This year's campaign "...
Oct 06, 2019 Camden Holcombe has his face painted at the Prince Albert Fire Department Open House. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)