Tag Archives: Paramedics/Fire
Fire department converts donated ambulance into ice water rescue vehicle
The La Ronge Regional Fire Department is now better equipped to respond to ice water rescue calls thanks to a donation of a former ambulance by La Ronge EMS. "The working relationship we have with La ...
May 16, 2019 La Ronge EMS donated a previously-used ambulance to the fire department. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Workers safe after fire at Allan potash mine
A fire at a potash mine southeast of Saskatoon saw dozens of workers stuck in refuge stations for several hours Tuesday.Nutrien spokesman Will Tigley told 650 CKOM that the blaze broke out sometime af...
May 14, 2019 The Allan potash mine is located just over 50 kilometres southeast of Saskatoon, Sask. (Nutrien)
State of emergency declared, evacuations ordered amid central B.C. wildfire
FRASER LAKE, B.C. - An out-of-control wildfire in central British Columbia has prompted a local state of emergency and several evacuations.The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako issued a state of em...
May 12, 2019 (Submitted photo/Canadian Press)
Group of La Ronge firefighters becomes fully certified
It was a busy weekend for eight members of the La Ronge Regional Fire Department who worked hard to become fully-certified firefighters. "It's huge for these individuals," Fire Chief Wayne Tchorzewski...
May 06, 2019 Forcible entry was one aspect of training on Saturday. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Fire ban coming in 'near future' for La Ronge without rain
With 101 fire bans in place throughout Saskatchewan as of April 24, La Ronge Regional Fire Department Chief Wayne Tchorzewski warned a ban could occur in the tri-communities soon without any rain."We ...
Apr 24, 2019 The La Ronge Regional Fire Department and Wildfire Management will conduct controlled burns in coming days. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Wildfire season off to hot start
As of Tuesday morning, over 40 fire bans were issued across the province in response to hot, dry and windy conditions, and the list is expected to grow.During a media briefing, Provincial Fire Commiss...
Apr 23, 2019 Visibility on Highway 3 near Holbein was very poor Monday night. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
What you should do when you see flashing lights
What is the right thing to do when you're in traffic and you see those emergency lights looming in your rear view mirror?Emergency services in Prince Albert are reminding drivers about the rules of th...
Apr 12, 2019 While emergency services are attending accidents and
incidents they're asking for the public's help on the streets.(Ronald Quaroni/ paNOW Staff)
Humboldt Strong Community Foundation giving back to northeast communities
As the one-year anniversary of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash nears, the Northeast Saskatchewan communities who provided support in a time of the Broncos' need are being appreciated and recognized.The...
Mar 27, 2019 The City of Melfort is one of the communities that received a cheque from Kent Flavel (centre), director of the Humboldt Strong Community Foundation, for their efforts in providing support during the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on April 6, 2018. (Aaron Schulze/northeastNOW Staff)
‘Lucky’ impaired driver reflects on crime
A person convicted of driving impaired has shared the consequences of their actions, and the decisions that led to them driving impaired, in an exclusive interview with paNOW.Through an arrangement wi...
Mar 22, 2019 (File photo/paNOW)
Hotel owner devastated by total fire loss
As the owner of the destroyed Christopher Lake Heritage Hotel and Bar awaits the outcome of the fire investigation, he said the landmark was a cornerstone of the community. Robert Reddekopp has not ru...
Mar 06, 2019 Christopher Lake Hotel and Bar fire aftermath. (Michael Joel Hansen/paNOW Staff) : Glenn Hicks