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FORT McMURRAY, Alberta— Two residents and their pet cat are safe after their mobile home on Cokerill Crescent caught fire early Tuesday morning. The pair were sleeping when the fire started but were awakened when their smoke detectors went off. The occupants were able to escape the home unharmed before Firefighters arrived. Emergency crews arrived […]

Melville City council approved a new Memorial Tree and Bench program.  The program allows the public to pay tribute to a loved one by donating and dedicating a tree or trees or a bench to be planted/installed in the City of Melville, the Melville Cemetery or the Melville Regional Park. Benches purchased through this program […]

Canada’s organic farming sector is the focus of recent federal funding. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced $6.8-million of funding for the Organic Federation of Canada (OFC) over five years through the AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, an initiative under the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership. According to AAFC in a news release, the funding will allow […]

The union representing Montreal dockworkers has ended a three-day strike at two terminals as scheduled. The Maritime Employers Association confirmed the work stoppage came to an end at 7 a.m. at the terminals, which handle more than 40 per cent of container traffic at the country’s second-largest port. The two sides have not met all […]

The 25th annual Yorkton Chamber of Commerce Business Dinner took place on Wednesday night at St. Mary’s Cultural Centre, drawing a large crowd of local business owners and community members. Executive Director Juanita Polegi expressed her gratitude to everyone who attended, noting that it was a successful and well-attended event. The highlight of the evening […]

REGINA –  A day after the Saskatchewan provincial election was called, one sector is already calling for more support from the next elected government.  On Wednesday, CUPE 5430 healthcare workers took a stand outside the Saskatchewan Legislature, delivering 1800 postcards to the provincial government, each containing the name of a healthcare worker and the issues […]

O&T Farms announced it is expanding its manufacturing facility, located northwest of Regina on Highway 11. According to a news release, “O&T manufactures products used for animal health, animal performance, pet food, methane reduction and Omega-3 foods for humans.” To make the products, they purchase 50-thousand metric tonnes of flaxseed, canola, pulses, and alfalfa per […]

Fort McKay First Nation trapper is safely back home after being rescued by RCMP when his hunting trip took a dangerous turn. On Sunday, the man was traveling to his cabin between Wandering River and Mariana Lake when his Argo ATV overturned and became stuck in muskeg. After calling for help, Boyle RCMP were notified […]

Wood Buffalo RCMP Investigate Pair of Break-ins South of Fort McMurray FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta— Wood Buffalo RCMP are investigating two break-and-enters that occurred south of Fort McMurray on September 7, both near Highway 881. The first incident took place between 2 a.m. and 6:40 a.m. at a work site approximately 76 kilometers south of Fort […]

LLOYDMINSTER – The Saskatchewan United Party says this election is a referendum on Scott Moe’s record of managing the province, and it is campaigning on cutting the PST in half, axing the gas tax and cutting property taxes for seniors. In reaction to the election call Tuesday, the Sask United party said in a media […]