Protective Services
Police Services
The RM of Garden River #490 is policed by The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). For police emergencies call 911. For non-emergencies or inquires please contact please call one of the following numbers accordingly:
Prince Albert RCMP Detachment: 306-765-5501
Smeaton RCMP Detachment: 306-426-2630
Saskatchewan Non-Emergency: 310-RCMP (7627)
RCMP General Inquires: 306-780-5461
Divisions 1, 4, 5 and 2 (east of Meath Park Grid) are policed by the Smeaton Detachment.
Divisions 3,6 and 2 (west of Meath Park Grid) are policed by the Prince Albert Detachment.
Ambulance and Medical Services
For medical emergencies call 911 or if outside the 911 coverage area call 306-953-9804. For non-emergencies call Parkland Ambulance at 306-953-9800.
Dial 811 for HealthLine. HealthLine is a 24/7 free confidential health, mental and addictions advice, education and support telephone line available to the people of Saskatchewan. The HealthLine is staffed by experienced and specially trained Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, and Registered Social Workers.
Victoria Hospital 306-765-6000. The hospital is located at 1200 24th St West in Prince Albert, SK.
Fire Services
Garden River Fire Association is a volunteer fire department, with their fire hall located in Meath Park.
Fire Chief: Brian Dyck 306-960-9324
In the event of a fire, call 911. To report a wildfire call 911 or 1-800-667-9660.
Fire Chief - Brian Dyck 306-960-9324, or
Deputy FC - Shawn Vera: 306-960-7771
AND also must be reported to 1-866-404-4911
If you are planning to burn in or within 4.5 kilometers of the provincial forest during the wildfire season (April 1 to October 31), you also need a burn notification number from the local SPSA Protection Area 306-953-3423.
Sometimes you will need to burn grass, bush piles or stubble. Please be sure you are well-prepared and that you have fire guards in place. These "controlled burns" should also be reported to avoid dispatching firefighters unnecessarily.