Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Prince Albert event promotes first responder safety
The importance of slowing down to 60 km/h, when passing a first responder at work on the road, was the focus of a special event Tuesday night.The event was hosted by SGI's Salvage Centre and Gateway N...
Jun 07, 2023
Officials declare Halifax-area wildfire largely contained as rain brings relief
Heavy rain and some military reinforcements arrived to assist efforts on Saturday to quell the wildfires that have destroyed homes and caused the evacuation of thousands of people across Nova Scotia. ...
Jun 03, 2023
Midtown fire investigation turned over to police, arson suspected
The investigation into a fire, that claimed two homes in Prince Albert's midtown neighbourhood, has been turned over to the Prince Albert Police Service. The confirmation from a fire department spokes...
May 25, 2023
Fire bans lifted by City of Prince Albert and surrounding rural municipalities
The recent precipitation is offering good news for those who have been longing to have a cook out.The City of Prince Albert confirmed Thursday, its fire ban that was issued on May 16, would be lifted ...
May 25, 2023
Boots on the ground, eyes in the sky: satellites increasingly used to fight wildfires
Eyes in the sky are becoming an increasingly important tool for boots on the ground when it comes to fighting wildfires, experts say, as data from a growing number of satellites give firefighters new ...
May 21, 2023
Hall Lake evacuees find refuge in Prince Albert
A partial evacuation of Hall Lake, which began Tuesday afternoon, has resulted in 233 residents leaving for Prince Albert. "We did have a concern with the fire yesterday. We had a crossover with the h...
May 17, 2023
New automated gate being constructed at P.A. airport for ambulances
The city of Prince Albert is putting an automated gate at the airport to allow paramedics easier access to the runway. P.A.'s council met on Monday where they approved increasing the project's budget ...
May 17, 2023
Fire ban issued for province north of Hwy 16
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has issued a provincial fire ban for Crown lands, provincial parks, and the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District north of Highway 16. It's effecti...
May 16, 2023
From bonfires to plane propeller problems, PA fire got the call
Over the last several days, firefighters in Prince Albert have been called as a backup for a plane with propeller problems at the airport to putting out a large bonfire in Little Red River Park.Deputy...
May 15, 2023
Spiritwood RCMP investigate fatal collision involving pedestrian
Saskatchewan RCMP have confirmed a 37-year-old man from Pelican Lake First Nation, was struck and killed by a vehicle late Saturday night north of Spiritwood.The incident happened at the intersection ...
May 15, 2023
