Wounded Warriors Canada expands program access to Saskatchewan
By Nicole Stillger Reporter
Wounded Warriors Canada said it saw a need to expand programming to first responders in Saskatchewan during a retreat at Elk Ridge. Continue reading
First Responders
‘It was a slap in the face’: First responders recall horror of Humboldt crash on anniversary
“I usually think of one year anniversary of things, they go away and you think about them that day,” Nipawin Fire Chief Brian Starkell said. “But really that tragedy has not gone away at all.” Continue reading
Saskatoon event highlights emergency services careers for women
An event highlighting emergency service careers available to women is scheduled to take place next month in Saskatoon. 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
Danger — thin ice: Winnipeg emergency crews issue warning
With an abundance of rivers and bodies of water around the city, Winnipeg’s first responders are reminding people of the dangers of thin ice. Continue reading
Pilot project to notify Saskatoon first responders of train delays
The City of Saskatoon plans to install detectors at four railway crossings to notify first responders about any train delays. Continue reading
Former soldier and first responder camps out in Leduc to raise funds for mental health programs
Russ Lee is raising money for the Legacy Place Society by camping outside a Leduc fire station for a week. Continue reading
UNB researcher gets federal funding to treat firefighters with post-traumatic stress injuries
By Morganne Campbell Digital Broadcast Journalist
A researcher at the University of New Brunswick has received funding that will help shed light on post-traumatic stress injuries that firefighters face in the line of duty. Continue reading
Bail hearing waived, jury trial elected for woman accused of shooting airsoft gun at police
By Callum Smith Video Journalist
Morgan Maryanne Connors, 25, of Dartmouth, NS is facing 13 charges stemming from an incident after a single-vehicle collision in Dieppe, NB Jan. 5. Continue reading
B.C. first responders gather for mental health conference
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Police officers, firefighters and paramedics face countless traumas throughout their careers. Continue reading