Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Prince Albert Fire Department searching for new recruits
The application process has begun for the Prince Albert Fire Department's (PAFD) 2019 recruitment competition."We do an annual recruitment to create an eligibility list. Typically on an average year w...
Jul 08, 2019 Recruits will have to pass rigorous testings to be selected for the eligibility short-list. (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)
"This definitely could have been a lot worse": RCMP on passenger van crash
The RCMP are providing more information about Friday morning's crash involving two passengers vans and 14 people which occured north of Shellbrook. Kent Ashworth, Sgt. in charge of the Ahtahkakoop/ Sh...
Jul 08, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
Paramedics reflect on collaborative effort after multiple injuries in highway crash
The crash involving two passenger vehicles on Highway 240 north of Shellbrook required a group effort under some challenging circumstances, according to Parkland Ambulance Services.Prince Albert crews...
Jul 06, 2019 Various paramedic teams responded to the multi-injury crash Friday requiring a triage protocol. (File photo)
One person injured after P.A. crash
One person was injured in a motor vehicle accident in Prince Albert Monday morning.Emergency services were called to the intersection of Second Ave.W and Marquis Road. In a media release Parkland Ambu...
Jul 01, 2019
'Big boots to fill': PAFD says goodbye to three members
Members of the Prince Albert Fire Department (PAFD) are saying goodbye to a combined 91 years of experience.Captain Kerry Verge began his career in 1981. Deputy Chief Corey Rodgers started at the depa...
Jun 27, 2019 Former Deputy Fire Chief Corey Rogers, left, and Inspector Dave Davies, right. (submitted photo/PAFD Facebook page)
Update: Young boy burnt after standing too close to fire
Parkland Ambulance paramedics responded to an incident Friday, where a 10-year-old boy in the RM of Shellbrook stood too close to a burning fire, resulting the child receiving serious burns to his fac...
Jun 23, 2019 (File photo/paNOW staff)
Pedestrian struck by car in Midtown
A 35-year-old pedestrian is recovering in hospital after being struck by a car on the corner of Sixth Avenue E. and 11th Street E. Thursday afternoon. He was taken from the scene by Parkland Ambulance...
Jun 20, 2019 Emergency personnel assist after a pedestrian was struck by a car Thursday afternoon. (submitted photo/Lemme Alquino)
Wildlife collision on Highway 11 highlights deer danger
A vehicle versus wildlife incident on Highway 11 late Monday night that sent a 55-year-old woman to hospital, is a reminder to all motorists to be cautious of animals on the roads.The collision highli...
Jun 18, 2019 The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation is warning the public of the potential increase in deer population. (File Photo/ paNOW Staff)
Annual First Nation Firefighter competition returns to P.A.
Dozens of teams came together to take part in the annual Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighter competition on Saturday.Teams representing Okanese, Peepeekisis, Shoal Lake Cree Nation, Hatchet Lake, Fo...
Jun 15, 2019 A record number of teams participated in the 2019 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighter competition in Prince Albert on Saturday. (Brady Bateman/paNOW Staff)
Fire at derelict house could have been prevented, says neighbour
A house fire in Prince Albert's midtown area this week represents the latest example of the city's ongoing issue with derelict properties.Fire crews were dispatched to the 300 block of Ninth Street E....
Jun 14, 2019 A thick line of yellow police tape now surrounds the house in the 300 block of Ninth Street E. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
