Friday, July 14th
- East Prairie re-building after devastating wildfire in May that caused about 11.5 million dollars damage.
14 inhabited homes were lost and are being replaced. - A firefighter passed away battling a blaze near Revelstoke, BC
An investigation with WorkSafeBC and the RCMP is underway. - AHS warning for blue-green algae in Sturgeon Lake.
People & Pets should avoid contact with algae, don’t consume the water, or eat whole fish. - Oil prices on a high.
Brent at $80, WTI at $75 - PRAMP air quality listed at 10+ which is considered very high risk.
Special air quality statements remain in effect due to the smoke. - Actors have now walked out as well.
Major Hollywood strike to cause delays in TV and Movies. - Woman known as “Percocet Princess” is arrested in connection with the death of Robert De Niro’s Grandson.
The 19 year old died of an overdose. - Wheatbelt Baseball Playoffs: Game 1 – County Brewers @ Rycroft at 7:15.
Game 2 Peace River @ Grimshaw is next Tuesday. Stamps up 1-0 in best of 5. - Blue Jays at home against Arizona Diamondbacks in return from all-star break.
Pitching for Toronto is Jose Berrios. - CFL tonight: The undefeated Toronto Argos are in Montreal to tackle the 2-2 Alouettes.
Calgary and Saskatchewan go at it tomorrow night.
