Sasktel outages and service status in Fort McMurray, Alberta

Problems in the last 24 hours in Fort McMurray, Alberta

The chart below shows the number of Sasktel reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Fort McMurray, Alberta and surrounding areas. An outage is declared when the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line.

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Sasktel Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

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  Paul Robertson (@paulmrobertson1) reported 4 minutes ago

  @sask_trucker_ @SaskTel Spend some time in Manitoba and you will never complain about service again. Even our landline is useless. Landline hasn’t worked for over a month yet we still get a bill.

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  Paplinski (@tpaplinski) reported 6 minutes ago

  @cselley There does exist in several iterations, what he describes. Co-op is an example, higher per item price with an equitable profit share There is Sasktel as a government owned service provider. Less customer service, higher prices, zero profit motivation.

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  JOaks (@J_0aks) reported 6 minutes ago

  @alexmarz @SaskTel @Telesat Yes they should definitely wait, continue to use extremely slow or no internet, because using starlink hurts some troll’s feelings. Starlink has been a game changer for people who’ve never had access to real high speed internet. No one will choose to pay more $$ for Telesat.

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  Jordie Boyd (@BoydJordieDeere) reported 7 minutes ago

  @stroeder7 @stacres @SaskTel You guys should take a look at public mobile. 1/3 of the price of Sasktel and takes 2 minutes to set up. All done through the app. Very simple so contract can cancel anytime

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  SaskTel Support (@SaskTelSupport) reported 11 minutes ago

  March 11, 2026 – SaskTel crews completed the planned network maintenance and restored all SaskTel services in and around the communities of Sandy Bay, Brabant Lake, Geikie River, Wollaston Lake, Black Lake, Key Lake, McArthur River, Cigar Lake, Collins Bay, Stony Rapids, and Fond‑du‑Lac prior to 6:00 am this morning. SaskTel again apologizes for any inconvenience this outage may have caused and thanks customers for their patience and understanding. #skoutage

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  Nagzilla (@redbull_ryan) reported 12 minutes ago

  Hey @SaskTel, doesn't matter if my cell bill is paid or its 2 months behind.. you're service is absolutely dog **** for the amount of money we pay month for this provider.. why am I paying 100 dollars to watch pictures or apps to load in 5 mins? What is worth 100$ already ffs!?

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  Rob Warkentin (@RobWarkentin) reported 12 minutes ago

  @jbomberag @SaskTel @davisinst I've had good luck with their support in the past as well. Because both of mine are doing the same thing and started at the same time, I'm thinking it's more of a network issue in this case.

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  Ali Fedrau (@AliFedrau) reported 15 minutes ago

  @AddaiIsrael @SaskTelSupport No, I mean I have a sasktel phone but my boyfriend bought me a new phone from the states with no plan on it. So how do I get the esim to my new phone that’s not connected to any network right now?

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  Saskatoon Transit (@stoontransit) reported 18 minutes ago

  @MA5ONATOR HI Chills @MA5ONATOR, Saskatoon Transit only runs service to the Blades games from the special event stop on 23rd street between 1st and 2nd Avenue. For larger events SaskTel Center utilizes other resources. Please contact SaskTel center to confirm bus service from malls.

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  Caitlin 🇺🇦 (@Caitlin_House_) reported 19 minutes ago

  @AlexanderQuon My network provided time zone from #SASKtel decided that I should partipate in daylight savings today...less than impressed to be at work for a 12 hour shift an hour early