Monday January 29, 2024
- Advisories are gone, but water shortages, and unstable ice are the orders on Peace and Mackenzie region tributaries right now.
With warmer temperatures on the table ice is getting thin quite rapidly on waterways. - The Alberta government is changing the payment schedule for people in the Peace Region who receive payments through the AISH program and other income supports.
The change will mean that those who rely on it will receive payments four business days prior to the first of the month. - Child care operators are finding themselves in a tough situation with the deadline to sign the province’s affordability grant agreement coming up on Wednesday.
Childcare Critic, Diana Batten, says she’s hoping to see some work happening between the government and operators on finding a solutions. (Interview on App) - The UCP will likely propose legislation that would mean parents need to consent to a child under the age of 16 using a different name or pronoun at school.
- Peace River’s Annika Behnke and her partner Kole Sauve took home the gold medal in pairs figure skating.
The duo finished first in both the free skate and short program at the Winter Youth Olympics in South Korea. - One game in the NHL tonight… Nashville is in Ottawa.
The NHL All-star game is this weekend in Toronto. - The Toronto Blue Jays are mourning the passing of former Manager Jimy Williams.
He managed the Jays from 1986-1989… Williams was 80 years of age. - Kansas City and San Fransisco to play in Super Bowl 58.
No word on possible Taylor Swift sightings. - Canada is set to be upgraded to bronze in figure skating’s team event at the 2022 Olympics in Beijing.
This after 15-year-old Kamila Valieva was the star performer, but is now disqualified for her positive test for a banned heart medicine was revealed. - Fishing season continues for the bulk of the week this week, as the CHINOOK hits Northwestern Alberta.
A mix of sun and cloud is expected today with temperature near 10 degrees.
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