Saskatoon Paramedics

• Saskatoon paramedics administered Narcan 744 times in 2023

  In 2023, Saskatoon paramedics administering Narcan to patients a total of 744 times.

  Health

  Jan 30
  
• Saskatoon paramedics remind drivers to be aware of motorcyclists in city

  Motorcycles are harder to see in the lane next to a driver than other cars, so drivers need to pay extra attention. 

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon man hailed as hero after rescue from frigid South Saskatchewan River

  Brad Pilon and his wife Ashley were running on the Meewasin Trail in Saskatoon when they heard screams for help from someone in the South Saskatchewan River.

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2021
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• Children playing on exhaust pipes cause of carbon monoxide poisoning at Saskatoon apartment

  Exhaust pipes serving a boiler were broken, causing the boiler to exhaust into the apartment building instead of outside and leading to high levels of CO.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2021
• Saskatoon apartment building evacuated twice in two months for carbon monoxide levels

  Saskatoon fire officials say the building residents were saved thanks to carbon monoxide alarms installed in the apartment complex after a close-call in mid-January.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2021
• 43 people at Saskatoon apartment building treated for carbon monoxide poisoning

  Saskatoon paramedics were called to an apartment building on Thursday evening for reports of multiple people being exposed to carbon monoxide.

  Canada

  Jan 15, 2021
• Saskatoon police arrest woman for hit and run, car theft

  Saskatoon police needed a canine unit to arrest the driver because she kept her foot on the gas pedal while stuck in a snowbank. The suspect faces several charges, including theft.

  Crime

  Dec 20, 2020
• Pedestrian hospitalized after being struck by vehicle in Saskatoon

  A vehicle hit a 52-year-old man at the Ave W South and 22nd Street West intersection, according to the Saskatoon police. Paramedics took him to hospital with serious injuries.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2020
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• Average cost for Saskatoon paramedics to attend life-saving overdose call is between $700-800

  Medavie Health Services West said in its overdose response where life-saving treatment isn’t necessary, the average cost per call is in the $300 range.

  Health

  Oct 19, 2020
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• Fire causes $50K of damage to Saskatoon home

  Saskatoon firefighters extinguished a garage fire in the 300 block of Bowman Crescent on Saturday afternoon.

  Canada

  Sep 12, 2020