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One of the most beloved coaches in the long history of the Saskatchewan Roughriders has died. Ken Miller died Wednesday in Asheville, North Carolina, and had been battling cancer. He was 82. The team announced his passing on social media. Miller was part of some tremendous seasons in Saskatchewan, including the Grey Cup Championship in […]

Residents in Fort Chipewyan will soon have access to a new creative hub in their community. The Mikisew Cree First Nation Education Authority, Wood Buffalo Regional Innovation Network, and Fort McMurray Wood Buffalo Economic Development & Tourism are launching a makerspace at the Fort Chipewyan Secondary School. The facility will offer residents access to computers, […]

A man faces a charge of second-degree murder in a woman’s death over the weekend. R-C-M-P say they responded late Sunday afternoon to a report of an injured person at a residence on Yellow Quill First Nation. They found a 24-year-old woman who was later declared dead by E-M-S, and she has been identified as […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta —Wood Buffalo RCMP have laid charges in connection with a series of liquor store robberies in Fort McMurray. Between May 4 and June 1, 2024, officers responded to five separate robbery calls at Ace Liquor Stores on Real Martin Drive and in the 600 block of Signal Road. The suspects stole liquor […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta —A 22-year-old Fort McMurray man is facing a multitude of charges relating to Identity theft. In a media release, Wood Buffalo RCMP say between February and April of this year, a person working at The Mobile Shop located inside of The Real Canadian Superstore in downtown Fort McMurray allegedly accessed existing clients’ […]

The province has issued a fire restriction for the Fort McMurray Forest Area south of Lake Athabasca. Wood campfires are now prohibited on public lands in this area, though they remain permitted in designated campgrounds. The use of fireworks and exploding targets is also banned. Areas north of Lake Athabasca are under a fire advisory, […]

FORT McMURRAY, Alberta — Three Indigenous leaders have been announced as emcees for the upcoming Athabasca Tribal Council Cultural Festival. Holly Fortier, Miranda Beaton, and Leroy Fontaine will serve as Masters of Ceremonies, guiding attendees through a weekend celebrating the Indigenous cultures of Treaty 8 in the Wood Buffalo region. Holly Fortier, a Cree and […]

A 66-year-old from Regina has died following a fatal two-vehicle collision yesterday morning (Tues) on Highway 10 between Otthon and Melville.  At around 9:15 a.m., Melville RCMP responded immediately and determined that an SUV had collided with a truck towing a trailer.  The driver of the SUV was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. […]

A 19-year-old female from Killaly has died following an ATV accident this weekend in Western Manitoba. Early  Sunday morning, Russell RCMP received a report of an off-road vehicle crash in the Kilman Cottage area within the RM of Riding Mountain West.  Upon arrival, officers discovered a side-by-side ATV with three occupants had lost control and […]

On August 12, 2024 at approximately 9:00 p.m., Melville RCMP received a report of a serious collision involving a child in the residential area of 7th Avenue and King Street in Melville.  Officers immediately responded with Melville Fire and Rescue, local EMS and STARS. STARS transported the child to hospital in Saskatoon. The child, who […]