Senior dies following Josephburg fire

A fire caused by a discarded cigarette has claimed one woman’s life in Josephburg. On April 1, about 20 Strathcona County Emergency Services’ (SCES) personnel, primarily from Station 4, responded to a call of a structure fire at Homestead Place in Josephburg just before 4 p.m. “When they arrived on scene there was no flames or smoke visible. They noted that there were several seniors gathered outside of the facility. When firefighters made their entry, they noted there was no