T55 Daily News Blast

Friday September 11, 2026

The Federal Government has announced that new oil sands facilities and gas-fired electricity plants will no longer be regulated under C-69.
That means the projects are now up to the provinces to regulate and approve.
In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith says the Memorandum of Understanding signed earlier, will decrease duplication and regulatory uncertainty, and help energy and electricity sectors attract investment and grow. Smith is still calling for the repeal of Federal Bill C-69, on this matter.
Alberta’s government says it has launched a $4-million advertising campaign urging citizens vote to stay in Canada in next month’s referendum.
The premier’s office says it’s important Albertans understand what’s at stake when they vote on 10 referendum questions on Oct. 19.
Nine of the questions focus on immigration and constitutional issues.
The main public focus is on the last question, which asks whether Alberta should remain in Canada or hold a second, binding referendum on separation.
The Northern HEAT Fire Training Conference continues in Peace River. (Tim Harris interview in separate story)
The Harvest Moon Festival has become a staple on the Fall Calendar, and it happens today and tomorrow in Grimshaw. (Amanda Condropte interview in separate story)
The town of High Level is thanking and wishing the best to Staff Sargent Devron Dittmer, as he pursues his next role in the RCMP at National Headquarters in Ottawa.
The Staff Sargent has served more than 10 years in Northern Alberta, including three years as CO of the RCMP detachment in High Level.
Dittmer was instrumental in the guiding of local members through the Fox Lake wildfire, plus the arrival of evacuees.
First Nations tradition, cultural, and competition happens this weekend with the annual Indian Relay Races at the Rodeo Grounds in High Prairie.
The Sucker Creek First Nation is also hosting vendors, a kids tent, drummers and dancers, among other attractions.
High School football this weekend… Valleyview is in Whitecourt tonight. High Prairie is in Peace River tomorrow, 1pm at Glenmary School.
Football Alberta has ranked the Pioneers as #3 in 9-a-side play.
NWJHL pre-season tonight… FSJ in is Sexsmith, and Beaverlodge is in Grande Prairie.
A revised schedule for the League has been released, with the regular season still starting September 18th.
AJHL pre-season tonight… Whitecourt is in Grande Prairie.
The Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game set at home to Baltimore tonight. Good pitching match-up tonight, Max Scherzer starts for the Jays against Chris Bassitt.
Sweaters and fleece hoodies are needed this afternoon in the Northwest, with highs barely reaching 10 degrees.
Even the lows tonight will be cool, even dipping below zero in the Mackenzie. The weather bounces back, dries out, clears up and gets a little warmer for the weekend.