Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Prince Albert mayor wants fire ban at Little Red River Park
The mayor of Prince Albert is calling on the fire chief to implement a fire ban at Little Red River Park.Mayor Greg Dionne made the plea because of the ongoing hot, dry weather, the extensive fire ban...
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
P.A. couple recount weekend fire escape
A Prince Albert couple is reflecting on the fire that forced everyone out of a building last weekend. While they're downplaying their role, it's likely their quick actions helped prevent things being ...
Jul 09, 2021
Proposed retreat for first responders gains support, while RM prepares to vote on land use application
The next week will be very important for a proposed retreat southwest of Prince Albert that will provide supports for first responders suffering from operational stress injuries (OSI).On Monday night,...
Jul 09, 2021
Kinsmen Water Park closed after swimmer rescued from pipe
Lifeguards at the Kinsmen Water Park responded to a dangerous situation Thursday afternoon as a swimmer got their finger trapped in a main pool outlet jet. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. The f...
Jul 09, 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
Calling for help encouraged over attempted water rescue
Saskatchewan residents have enjoyed the heat of the summer, but a national organization is reminding residents to be cautious on the water and think twice when attempting a rescue.The Saskatchewan bra...
Jul 07, 2021
Prince Albert Fire Department rescues senior from structure fire
The Prince Albert Fire Department responded to a pair of incidents last week, including one that required ladder rescue and an incident at the Paper Excellence Pulp Mill. On July 3, the fire departmen...
Jul 05, 2021
Parkland Ambulance sees high heat related numbers to end the month.
Parkland Ambulance saw a significant increase in incidents during the last week of June with many related to the extreme heat.According to a media release, paramedics saw two 24 [hour] periods with in...
Jul 04, 2021
Cameco announces return to production at Cigar Lake uranium mine
Cameco has announced the 230 workers evacuated from their Cigar Lake uranium mine because of the Briggs fire can return to the site.According to a media release Sunday, the company is in the process o...
Jul 04, 2021
