Category Archives: Provincial News
RMWB Prepares for 2025 Budget Talks, Proposing $645 Million in Spending
RMWB to Deliberate $645 Million 2025 Budget with Focus on Streamlining and Efficiency FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (RMWB) is set to begin its 2025 budget deliberat...
Nov 07, 2024
Fort McMurray School Support Staff Strike Begins Nov. 13; Possible Lockout Looms
Support Staff Strike to Begin November 13 with Rotating Picket Lines in Fort McMurray Schools FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta- Support staff in both Fort McMurray's public and Catholic school districts will be...
Nov 07, 2024
Update: 21-Year-Old Woman Fatally Stabbed in Thickwood
Update, November 7, 5:00 p.m. RCMP have now positively identified the victim as Tia Bella Blacklock, a 21-year-old resident of Fort McMurray. Wood Buffalo RCMP and the Major Crimes Unit are extending ...
Nov 06, 2024
Wood Buffalo RCMP Uncover $20K Fraud; Charges Laid Against Local Resident
Fort McMurray Resident Charged in Alleged $20,000 Fraud Scheme Targeting Over 100 Victims FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta - A 31-year-old Fort McMurray resident faces numerous charges in connection with an all...
Nov 04, 2024
More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in "Day of Caring for Jasper"
After the horrible devastation in Jasper, people in Saskatchewan and Alberta have come together to help the beleaguered residents of the iconic, picturesque town in Jasper National Park. Harvard Media...
Jul 31, 2024
Today is a "Day of Caring for Jasper"
The fires in Jasper are now out, and crews are trying to re-establish some of the infrastructure like power, and water. The wildfire that raged through the town has moved on as well. Some Parks Canada...
Jul 30, 2024
A "Day of Caring" Set for the victims of the wildfires in and around Jasper.
The devastation in Jasper and the surrounding area is incredible. An area that thrives on tourism, especially in the summer is now faced with the long prospect of recovery, and rebuilding. On Wednesda...
Jul 29, 2024
No Injuries After Bus Hit By Lightning
No injuries were reported after a bizarre act of nature occurred when lightning struck a charter bus near Wandering River yesterday evening. The bus, operated by Diversified Transportation, was full o...
Jun 24, 2024
A New Era Begins: Harvard Media Launches New Look SportsCage and Riders Broadcast Team
There will be a new look and sound to Saskatchewan Roughrider broadcasts on 620 CKRM, and the Roughriders Radio Network. At a news conference at Mosaic Stadium, Harvard Media, the broadcast partner of...
Apr 10, 2024
Saskatchewan has a better chance of surviving a zombie apocalypse than Alberta
The study shows that the Northwest Territories have the best chances of survival in a zombie apocalypse. Saskatchewan is the sixth safest province to live within, in the event of an apocalypse. Resear...
Mar 25, 2024
