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A new pilot program has been developed to deal with two issues at the same time, removing derelict buildings in rural municipalities and providing training opportunities for local volunteer fire departments. Details were announced Tuesday at the beginning of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities annual convention in Saskatoon. Derelict buildings pose public safety and […]

A new pilot program has been developed to deal with two issues at the same time, removing derelict buildings in rural municipalities and providing training opportunities for local volunteer fire departments. Details were announced Tuesday at the beginning of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities annual convention in Saskatoon. Derelict buildings pose public safety and […]

REGINA – A residential fire on Rae Street is currently being investigated by Regina’s fire service. Firefighters were called to the 700 block of Rae Street on Tuesday afternoon at approximately 2:45 p.m. for a house fire. About an hour later, firefighters reported there were no injuries. The fire is currently under investigation.

Firefighters scrambled to make further progress against wildfires that have killed 16 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. At least 16 people are missing, and authorities say that number is expected to rise. The Los Angeles County coroner’s office says five of the deaths were attributed […]

Damage is still being tallied after a fire broke out in a garage on Retallack Street. Regina Fire and Protective Services were called out to the 2800 block of Retallack around 1:40am this morning. Firefighters say the garage was fully engulfed in flames on arrival, and it was extending to a neighbouring garage. No one […]

Yesterday morning, fire crews were dispatched to a multi-family building in Regina after reports of a fire on the 3300 block of Garnet Street. The call came in at 10:03 a.m., and firefighters arrived quickly to find a blaze in one of the suites. The fire was contained to the suite of origin, preventing it […]

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 […]

The provincial government says it is working to get the hyperbaric chamber in Moose Jaw back to being fully operational again, after opposition New Democrats raised concerns on Monday morning. The NDP staged a media event in Moose Jaw on Monday calling for the government to fully reopen the hyperbaric chamber that was closed in 2021. The […]

The Co-operators C6 Arena will be host for an epic hockey game between members of the Regina Police Service and Regina Fire and Protective Services. The Extreme Hockey Battle of the Badges charity game will return for the first time in over 20 years and will support the SCEP Centre. “It took place I believe […]

Deputy Chief Gord Hewitt has information for anyone interested in a career with the Regina Fire and Protective Services. If you missed the details in the #GoodMorningSaskatchewan interview Friday morning listen into what Deputy Chief has to say. “Join our team in the Education Auditorium (Room 106.1) at the University of Regina on Saturday, March 2 […]