Tuesday May 14, 2024
- Investigations are underway into a fire that damaged several homes in Peace River’s North End last night.
The cause, the damages, and potential injuries are still unknown at this time. - With fires burning and the May long weekend approaching, Alberta Wildfire officials are urging people to be cautious.
Forestry and Parks Minister Todd Loewen says human caused fires has been a big part of their awareness campaigns. (Interview on App) - The province is continuing to raise awareness about human caused wildfires. (Interview on App)
Christie Tucker, information unit manager with Alberta Wildfire, says wildfire information officers have been busy trying to educate people about being more “fire smart”. - The Peace and Mackenzie remain under special air quality statements as the smoke continues to blow through the region.
The Alberta Lung Association warns that asthmatics and anyone with COPD are at higher risk of attack, so keeping inhalers handy is the order of this week. - The Rural Municipalities of Alberta is calling a new bill an affront to municipal authority and another example of the province’s overreach into local decision-making.
The legislation would allow the province to take over emergency management in a municipality if local leaders ask for help, are overwhelmed or if the fire crosses into multiple jurisdictions. - The Peace Region Energy Show takes place Wednesday and Thursday at Evergreen Park, and the excitement is there.
Tanya Oliver is the Show Manager and CEO of the Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce. (Interview on App) - Frito Lay Canada is recalling two of its most popular snacks due to a possible risk of salmonella contamination.
The recall applies to Sunchips Harvest Cheddar Flavoured Multigrain Snacks, as well as Munchies Original Snack Mix. - Nobel laureate Alice Munro, the Canadian literary giant and one of history’s most honored short-story writers, has died at age 92.
- NHL Playoffs tonight… Game 4 Vancouver is in Edmonton, the Canucks are up 2-1. Calvin Pickard is reportedly starting goal for the Oilers. Game 5 Boston is in Florida, the Panthers are up 3-1.
- World Hockey Championships… Canada plays Austria this afternoon, looking to improve to 3-0 in the tournament.
- The Toronto Blue Jays play Game 2 of their series in Baltimore tonight. Chris Bassitt starts for the Jays against Kyle Bradish.
- Air Quality Statements are remaining in place in the Peace and Mackenzie. The Smoke has cleared up a little, but cooler temperatures are here for this afternoon.
The Northwest could see some rain fall tonight, and into tomorrow, which would help with the fire situation.
Keith Hopper, Trending 55
