WCB coverage being expanded for Saskatchewan volunteer firefighters
The Saskatchewan government said the province’s 6,500 volunteer firefighters will have access to the same presumptive coverage as their professional counterparts. Continue reading
Firefighters
Millhaven home damaged by fire, investigators estimate $200K loss
The blaze took two fire crews approximately an hour to contain. Continue reading
Winnipeg fire crews battle second fatal fire in 24 hours
Winnipeg fire crews fight second fatal fire two days in a row. Continue reading
Crews battle trio of Thursday evening fires
By Kevin Hirschfield Anchor/Reporter
Fires on Sargent Avenue, Johnson Avenue, and Magdalene Bay kept firefighters busy Thursday. Continue reading
Firefighters at Wilson’s Landing now first medical responders as well
Calls for medical requests are expected to improve in the North Westside area. Continue reading
Fire causes severe damage to home on Cameron Street
A Regina home on Cameron Street was destroyed after a fire tore through it Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
No injuries reported after fire rips through Gravenhurst cottage
Gravenhurst Fire Department officials say no injuries were reported after a fire ripped through a cottage in West Gravenhurst. Continue reading
Big White Fire Department raises funds for new crosswalks
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Any leftover money will be spent installing public-access defibrillators for the community. Continue reading
Pregnant asylum seeker rescued from snow trying to cross Manitoba border
A pregnant woman who walked across the United States border into Manitoba was rescued after she became trapped in a snowbank and appeared to go into labour. Continue reading
Wildfire officials brace for Okanagan fire season
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The provincial government is also touting its firefighting budget increase, which is up to $101 million from $64 million last year. Continue reading