Paramedics/Fire

Busiest year on record for fire department, increase in needle pick ups

The La Ronge Regional Fire Department experienced its busiest year on record in 2023. Firefighters responded to 268 calls for service, a slight increase from 256 calls in 2022. That's continuing an up...

Jan 04, 2024

‘He’s a hero’: P.A. man uses CPR to save life of unconscious driver in Wal-Mart parking lot

At a time when people are looking for a Christmas miracle, one occurred Saturday afternoon in Prince Albert's Wal-Mart parking lot.Austin Baldwin is being hailed a hero, after rushing to the aid of a ...

Dec 17, 2023

La Ronge Regional Fire Department welcomes nine new recruits

The La Ronge Regional Fire Department has welcomed some new members following a successful recruitment drive.Nine new members were brought in, bringing the total number of members in the department to...

Nov 24, 2023

Three dead after falling through ice on lake near Humboldt

Two men and a girl are dead after they fell through the ice on a lake near Humboldt on Saturday.In a release Monday, the RCMP said officers were called at around 2:20 p.m., to a house on Humboldt (Sto...

Nov 06, 2023

'Toolbox on wheels': Fire department receives new rescue unit

The La Ronge Regional Fire Department is the home of a new $523,000 rescue unit. The new vehicle, which is a 2023 Freightliner model, was manufactured in South Dakota and delivered to the fire departm...

Nov 01, 2023

House explosion leaves two people with severe burns

Two out of three occupants of a house explosion last week are receiving care for severe burns. According to La Ronge Regional Fire Department Chief Keaton Cloud, firefighters were dispatched at 3:48 p...

Oct 25, 2023

La Ronge Regional Fire Department hosts open house

For the first time since the COVID pandemic, the La Ronge Regional Fire Department held an open house at the fire hall located along Highway 2. Fire Chief Keaton Cloud and a handful of members were at...

Oct 12, 2023

Fire destroys home north of Wakaw

A home northwest of Wakaw is completely destroyed after an early morning fire.The blaze broke out around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday with Wakaw/Hoodoo Fire and Rescue, Cudworth/Hoodoo Fire Rescue, and the ...

Oct 05, 2023

Two boaters missing from Reindeer Lake area

Update: RCMP confirmed on Friday, Oct. 6, the boaters had been located safe.----------------Southend RCMP along with the Civilian Aviation Search and Rescue Association are looking for two men who hav...

Oct 04, 2023

Lloydminster teenager dies after deer causes vehicle collision near Onion Lake

A 16-year-old teenage boy from Lloydminster has died after a multi-vehicle collision caused by a deer.Around 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, RCMP received a report of a collision on Highway 17, south of Onion ...

Oct 04, 2023