emergency response

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Closing arguments continue in Lich, Barber trial The Crown is expected to continue its closing arguments today in the trial for “Freedom Convoy” organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber. The two are on trial for their roles in […]

Early Saturday morning, Regina Fire and Protective Services responded to a house fire in the 1000 block of Rae Street. The emergency call came in at 5:55 a.m. , upon arrival, firefighters were met with thick smoke and visible flames roaring from inside the residence. The fire was brought under control in a remarkably short […]

The “all clear” has been given after a reported bomb threat at Royal University Hospital, and the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon. A “Code Black” was initiated after a threat was received, locking down the building, and forcing the cancellation of appointments. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says both hospitals have resumed normal operations. The […]

Canada’s premiers are wrapping up the summer meeting of the Council of the Federation today. The premiers of the 10 provinces and three territories have been in Halifax for their three-day gathering hosted by Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston. A statement from the premiers says key priorities that have been discussed include housing, affordability and […]

By:  Kelly Geraldine Malone in Saskatoon A specialized RCMP team that deals with high-risk situations was not immediately available to respond to a stabbing rampage and hunt for a mass killer in Saskatchewan because it was “in between contracts,” internal emails show. Documents obtained under freedom of information laws show Ottawa’s Emergency Response Team-Special Activities Group, also known […]