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Video: Regina crews battle wind in effort to control grass fire near Co-op Refinery
Regina Regina Fire & Protective Services were battling wind conditions to control a large grass fire near the Co-op Refinery Complex in Regina on Saturday. Deputy Fire Chief Gord Hewitt of Regina ...
May 03, 2025 Smoke from the grass fire in the Uplands neighbourhood along Winnipeg Street and 9th Ave N in Regina was affecting visibility on roads in the area on Saturday afternoon. (Murray Wood/980 CJME)
Bad drug alert: At least 23 more overdoses in Saskatoon in 24 hours
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD), already under pressure after a number of overdoses this week, is now dealing with 23 more in the last 24 hours. A Saskatchewan Ministry of Health alert on Saturday...
Mar 01, 2025
33rd Street apartment fire leaves Saskatoon man with devastating burns
On the evening of April 7, Heather Dyck received a shocking text from her son, Zakk Grant. The 30-year-old let his mother know that a fire had started in his basement suite on 33rd Street West. Dyck t...
Apr 17, 2024
Saskatchewan snowstorm sparks surge in carbon monoxide calls
In the wake of a major weekend snowstorm, the Saskatoon Fire Department has received a handful of calls about blocked furnace vents and carbon monoxide risks. Fire marshal Brian Conway said the depart...
Mar 06, 2024
Saskatoon homeless encampments span from Evergreen to Pleasant Hill
Amid mud and leaves at a community garden near the railroad tracks in Pleasant Hill, a Saskatoon Fire Department inspector crouches at the opening of a small blue tent. "Fire department. How's it goin...
Oct 18, 2023
Saskatchewan firefighters battle through cold-weather conditions
Saskatchewan firefighters are faced with the unique challenge of battling through both extreme cold and heat. With the "Siberian Express" currently hovering over Saskatchewan, Rob Hogan — deputy...
Jan 30, 2023
Saskatoon Fire Department stresses river safety during heat wave
After an incident involving a "party island" last weekend, the Saskatoon Fire Department wants to remind people about safe ways to beat the heat. “We want you to have fun and enjoy the river, th...
Jul 23, 2022
Multiple successful rescue missions performed at Poplar Bluffs
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) dealt with multiple rescue situations at Poplar Bluffs, roughly 20 kilometres south of Saskatoon, all within 24 hours. The first call came in at 10:00 p.m. on Satur...
Jul 17, 2022
Multiple fires deemed suspicious in Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) responded to several small fires that were each deemed suspicious. Each fire took place between the hours of 12:30 a.m. and 2:30 a.m. early Saturday morning. The fi...
Jul 09, 2022
Sutherland condo fire victim overwhelmed with support from friends, family members
The last few weeks have been anything but normal for Hannah Soroski since her condo building in the Sutherland community burnt down. Soroski has managed to make it through these dark and confusing tim...
Jun 11, 2022
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