ABOUT THE COMPETITION

The 49th Annual Emergency Response/Mine Rescue Skills Competition takes place Saturday, June 3, at Prairieland Park, 503 Ruth Street West, in Saskatoon.

Underground and surface rescue teams will demonstrate skills in five events:

Firefighting; First aid;

Proficiency skills;

Practical skills; and

Simulated surface and underground mine problems.

The event runs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. It’s free to the public and has a family fun zone with activities for children.