News

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are gearing up for more service calls, shifting demographics, and new technology. Canada’s national police force has released a three-year strategic plan, titled “The Next Chapter, 2024-27.” The plan focuses on recruiting and retaining officers, promoting a healthy workplace culture, and ensuring continued operational excellence. A key initiative is […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is seeking public support in its labor dispute with local school boards. On Tuesday, CUPE launched websites urging the public to advocate for school support workers represented by Locals 2545 and 2559 in their negotiations with the Public and Catholic school boards. Carrying the […]

A new school year is upon us and soon school zones will be busy. It is an exciting time for students but unfortunately, congested school zones can be dangerous. According to the latest CAA survey, speeding and distracted driving are the top two hazardous behaviours performed by motorists. The report also points out, students often […]

MACKLIN — The Macklin Fire Department says Logan Sieben, 25, arrested and charged by Unity RCMP in connection to recent hay bale fires in Unity/Macklin, was a member of the department. “After weeks of working hand in hand with the RCMP, our worst suspicions were confirmed and a person of interest was taken into custody. It is […]

SASKATOON — Premier Scott Moe said Saskatchewan government officials have continuously talked with their federal counterparts on immigration as they study the possible impact of the federal government’s recent immigration changes on the province. Moe commented following the recent changes announced on Monday, Aug. 26, by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reduce temporary foreign workers as […]

Virden RCMP is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision yesterday morning (Mon).  RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 83, located approximately three kilometers south of Provincial Road 345 and it was   determined that a vehicle, traveling southbound veered over the center line and collided head-on with a northbound semi-trailer. The 61-year-old driver […]

Nearly 3,800 people from First Nations in Saskatchewan and Manitoba remain out of their homes due to nearby wildfires. The Canadian Red Cross says it’s supporting more than 2,300 from the remote community of Bunibonibee Cree Nation in northeastern Manitoba, offering lodging, food, transportation and supplies. Chief Richard Hart says crews have made progress on […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — The design of Fort McMurray’s much-anticipated Arts Inc. creative hub downtown has been finalized, marking a significant milestone in the project. GEC Architecture completed the design for the Arts Inc. space, which will transform the old Landmark Cinemas building downtown into a vibrant center for creativity, cultural expression, and economic development. […]

FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta — Classes will continue even if support staff go on strike, according to a joint statement from the Fort McMurray Public and Catholic school districts. The districts assured parents that schools will remain open even if support staff walk off the job. The school boards confirmed they have not been able to […]

 Kamsack RCMP is investigating a fatal collision involving four pedestrians on Key First Nation yesterday (Sunday) afternoon.   A young girl under 12 years old was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS.   Two other girls, also under 12, were taken to the hospital with serious injuries, while an adult male sustained non-life-threatening injuries.   Authorities arrested […]