Monday May 27, 2024
- The Cameron Hills Fire near Indian Cabins has increased to 20,000 hectares in size, and is now Out-of-control again.
The fire jumped Highway 35 earlier this month, and currently is moving back north towards the Territories again. - The truck driver, who caused the deadly Humboldt Bus Crash in 2018, has been ordered deported back to India.
21 year-old Connor Lukan of Slave Lake, and 42 year-old Head Coach Darcy Haugen were two of 16 people killed in the accident. - In Peace River, Council decides on an extra $400,000 to fund various patchwork for the over lay of roads project.
In High Level, Council decides on the Multi-purpose EVAC center evaluation, and Airport Master Plan. - The Kapawe’no First Nation Collegiate, based in Grouard is receiving money for new books and literacy resources.
The school is receiving $10,000 for their four schools, which includes: Kapawe’no Nehiyawak School (Grades K-6), Buffalo Bay Academy (Grades 7-12),
Virtual Learning Centre (Grades 4-12), First Nation College. - Five students from St. Stephens school in Valleyview will participate in the National Science Fair in Ottawa.
Janessa Bourlon, Elianna Eagles, Hannah Klinck, Isabella Pozniak, and Paige Trofimenkof will take part in the event at Carlton University. - Debates around the federal carbon tax, the “Safe Hospitals Act”, and Bill C-270, the Stopping Internet Sexual Exploitation Act are continuing in Parliament.
Arnold Viersen, the MP for Peace River-Westlock interview on App. - Spring Clean-up activities continue this week. The Town of Peace River has their collection starting today.
Items for pick-up must be out by 7am on your collection day. Large items for pick-up have rules that apply… - Former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor was fatally shot in downtown Los Angeles while interrupting thieves Saturday.
The actor, who played Brando Corbin in the hospital soap opera, was shot as he left work. - Georgie Campbell was competing at the Bicton International Horse Trials in Devon, southwest England when she suffered the fatal accident on her horse, Global Quest.
“Medical professionals attended immediately following her fall at fence 5b however, unfortunately, she could not be saved.” - NHL Playoffs tonight… Game 3 Dallas is Edmonton with the series tied at 1.
- The Toronto Blue Jays play this afternoon in Chicago to start a three-game set against the White Sox. Chris Bassitt starts for the Jays against Nick Nastrini
- A mix of sun and cloud is in the forecast for Northwest Alberta for today. Maybe some rain might fall in the Mackenzie…
Temps will be around 20 degrees this afternoon, with Lows around 5 tonight. Numbers will cool off just slightly later in the week, but the sunshine will sick around.
Keith Hopper, Trending 55
