Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
City debuts fire truck
Although it hasn't gotten its final paint job yet, the Prince Albert Fire Department (PAFD) is excited about their latest piece of machinery. Parked outside the arena during the mayor's State of the C...
Feb 02, 2020 (paNOW Staff/ Glenn Hicks)
U of R launches free online therapy for emergency workers
Frontline emergency workers rush toward traumatic and dangerous situations all the time, but those who hesitate while dealing with their own mental health can now get professional help with a few clic...
Jan 30, 2020 Regina Police Service Sgt. Casey Ward speaks at the launch of an online therapy program called PSPNET for emergency service and public safety workers on Jan. 29, 2020. (Adriana Christianson/980 CJME)
Local organization talks mental health
The topic of mental health is front and center across the country today.Bell Lets Talk Day aims to get people talking about mental health while also raising money to support initiatives.Members of one...
Jan 29, 2020 Lyle Karasiuk said they are focused on mental health all the way through the organization. (submitted photo/Lyle Karasiuk)
Police investigate early morning house fire
A thick line of yellow tape surrounds a house in Prince Albert's west flat neighbourhood after a fire early this morning.At approximately 12:24 a.m., the Prince Albert Fire Department responded to a h...
Jan 29, 2020 Investigators remain at the scene of an early morning house fire. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Stranded snowmobiler rescued by rangers
A trapper in northern Saskatchewan is being credited for his help in saving a man's life.The 56-year-old man, who ventured out early Sunday afternoon on his snowmobile to cut some wood, got stuck in s...
Jan 20, 2020 A rescue call in Northern Saskatchewan Sunday ended with good news thanks to the quick thinking of a local trapper, and the fast response from the Canadian Rangers. (Facebook/Tammy Cook-Searson)
Safety tips on space heaters, block heaters, and cords
Space heaters are at a premium during the cold snaps we face each winter.But they can be a fire risk if not used or maintained properly.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart told northeastNOW an important ...
Jan 16, 2020 (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)
Emergency services dealing with cold weather conditions
Across Saskatchewan people are dealing with very cold conditions.Many people are doing their best to avoid the elements, but for some, staying out of the elements is not an option. Prince Albert Fire ...
Jan 15, 2020 Prince Albert firefighters are taking steps to stay safe in the cold. (Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Sask. firefighters return from 38-day stint in Australia
Two Saskatchewan firefighters returned to Saskatoon on Thursday night after spending 38 days helping battle the wildfires in Australia."The hardest thing that we saw there was the amount of people tha...
Jan 10, 2020 Firefighters Phane Ray (left) and Kevin Buettner returned home to Saskatchewan after 38 days helping battle the Australia wildfires. (Harrison Brooks/ 650 CKOM)
Fire Department promotes five and hires new member
This week, the Prince Albert Fire Department announced five members had been promoted as well as a new addition to the team. According to a Facebook post, Jaycyn Zablocki was promoted from captain to ...
Jan 09, 2020 Fire Chief Kris Olsen shakes new hire Zachary Martin's hand. (Prince Albert Fire Department/Facebook)
Fire consumes house in Midtown neighbourhood
The combination of cold temperatures and high winds made a daunting task even more challenging Tuesday morning for the Prince Albert Fire Department.At 2:30 a.m., firefighters responded to a house fir...
Jan 07, 2020 (Facebook/ Prince Albert Fire Department)
