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Woman facing third arson charge after house fire in Moose Jaw
A 29-year-old woman has been charged of arson with disregard for human life following a house fire in Moose Jaw last month, and it's not the only arson charge she's facing. The Moose Jaw Police Servic...
Feb 06, 2025 The fire on January 14 left behind an estimated $100,000 in damage. (650 CKOM file photo)
Former Macklin firefighter pleads guilty in hay bale arson case
A former Macklin firefighter has pleaded guilty to arson after lighting a hay bale on fire in a field near Macklin and Evesham last July, sparking concern throughout the community. Last Monday, Logan ...
Jan 27, 2025 A former firefighter has pleaded guilty to arson in connection with a hay bale fire last summer. (Céline Grimard/650 CKOM)
Two people hospitalized after chlorine gas incident at Bessborough hotel
Two people have been taken to a Saskatoon hospital after an accidental release of chlorine gas at a hotel in downtown Saskatoon. According to the Saskatoon Fire Department, a hazmat crew was dispatche...
Jan 24, 2025 The Saskatoon Fire Department's hazmat crew was called to the hotel shortly after noon on Friday. (Shane Clausing/650 CKOM)
Is Saskatchewan prepared for the 2025 wildfire season?
As parts of California continue to burn in a series of deadly wildfires, Saskatchewan is ready to send aid if needed. But while the firefighters wait on standby, some may wonder if the province is pre...
Jan 23, 2025
Saskatchewan offers aircraft and firefighters to help battle California fires
Saskatchewan has offered to send equipment and personnel to California to help fight the deadly fires sweeping the American state. The wildfires have so far left at least 25 people dead, and have burn...
Jan 14, 2025 Cars sit at an auto repair shop after they were destroyed by the Eaton Fire in Altadena, Calif., Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
LISTEN: Former Roughrider from Regina sheltering at centre of L.A. fires
As wildfires rage in California, CKOM/CJME's Evan Bray caught up with Jon Ryan, a former CFL and NFL player from Regina who is sheltering in place in the Sherman Oaks neighbourhood of Los Angeles alon...
Jan 10, 2025
Former Sask. resident living in Los Angeles assisting wildfire evacuees
By Derek Cornet A former resident of La Ronge is using his experience dealing with wildfires in northern Saskatchewan to assist Native Americans fleeing the fires raging in the greater Los Angeles are...
Jan 10, 2025 Jordan McKay, who grew up in La Ronge, said he is well aware of the dangers of wildfires. (Jordan McKay/Submitted)
Community steps up after equipment stolen from Pike Lake fire hall
A Saskatchewan fire chief is grateful for support from the community after equipment valued at more than $20,000 was stolen from a volunteer fire hall in Pike Lake last weekend. "They took almost all ...
Jan 02, 2025 Mike Given, chief of the Delisle & District Fire Department, said firefighting equipment valued at more than $20,000 was stolen from a volunteer fire hall in Pike Lake last weekend. (Delisle & District Fire Department/Facebook)
Police and fire departments suspend river search for missing man
The police and fire departments in Saskatoon have suspended a search for a missing man believed to be in the South Saskatchewan River. The Saskatoon Police Service made the announcement on Wednesday m...
Dec 11, 2024 Derek Sarazin was last seen at his home on the afternoon of Nov. 22 and was reported missing the following day. According to the Saskatoon Police Service, Sarazin was fond of walking along both the east and west banks of the river. (Taylor MacPherson/650 CKOM)
Arson charge laid in Loon Lake church fire: RCMP
A 25-year-old man is facing an arson charge in connection with a fire that destroyed a church in Loon Lake in September. The St. George Anglican Church, which had stood since 1939, went up in flames o...
Dec 10, 2024 The St. George Anglican Church burned to the ground on Sept. 28, 2024 after standing in Loon Lake for 85 years. (Submitted)
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