T55 Daily News Blast

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Thursday, July 20th

  • East Prairie Settlement once again calling for second access road, after the devastating wildfires this spring.
    Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors says it’s been in contact with East Prairie and has been monitoring the situation.
  • Premier Danielle Smith has outlined her expectations to lower costs for Albertans.
    Includes reviewing Utility Pricing, Housing, Food, and Insurance.
  • Rotary Club in Peace River is hosting a Summer Social Event at the Legion tonight from 6:30-8.
    Visit and enjoy snacks and drinks.  Another social planned for next Thursday at the same time.
  • Big Lakes free Hamlet Cleanup is in Faust today and Kinuso tomorrow.
    Have the items at your property line by 1:00 on your pick-up day.
  • 54 year old Australian man lost at sea on disabled catamaran with his dog for nearly 3 months off coast of Mexico.
    Lived on raw fish and rain water, until he was spotted by someone in a helicopter, first sign of people in the 3 months.
  • Someone in California won $1.08 Billion in the Powerball.
    Third largest prize in the history of the game.
  • The Rock to get biggest movie paycheck in history.
    Paid $50 million for upcoming Amazon Prime film Red One.
    Beats the $40 million that Robert Downey Jr got for Captain America: Civil War & Will Smith for King Richard.
  • Actor Keanu Reeves announces tour with his band Dogstar.
    Released first album since 2000.
  • FIFA Women’s World Cup is underway as fans from around the globe gather down under.
    Canada’s first match is at 8:30 tonight (our time).
  • Wheatbelt Baseball Playoffs: County Brewers @ Rycroft Rage.
    The Rage lead the best of 5 series 2-0.
    Winner moves on to play the Peace River Stampeders for the Championship.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays hope to get their offence going against the San Diego Padres this afternoon.
    The Jays have scored 1 run in the first two games of the series.
  • CFL Action Tonight: Edmonton at Winnipeg
    The Elk are 0-6, Blue Bombers 4-2.