T55 Daily News Blast

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Friday, July 28th

  • Fort Vermilion RCMP looking for missing person, 58 year old Melinda Ruby Auger.
    Was last seen in Tallcree on Monday, and could have hitchhiked to the High Level or Peace River areas.
    A picture and description is in the news feed on our app/website.
  • Eligible Canadians receiving the Canada Workers Benefit Payment today.
    It’s for those that have an income that’s below the net income level set by the province.
  • Several Reports of theft from vehicles in Peace River in the areas of 71st ave, 75th ave, 98th ave, 100th st.
    Residents asked to review security cameras and report any footage that could be helpful in the investigation.
  • Two people arrested after a break and enter into a downtown Peace River business yesterday morning.
    Carol Sawan (62) & Kevin Noskiye (39) are on conditional release until court date next Monday.
  • Federal Election Boundary for Peace River-Westlock expanding.
    High Level & Rainbow Lake moving into the voting area, and leaving the Grande Prairie Riding.
  • StatCan says that the Canadian Economy grew by only 0.3% in May.
    Numbers were slightly lower than expected due to the impact of Wildfires on oil and gas operations.
  • Mainly Sunny and low to mid 20’s across the region this weekend.
    Great weather to take in the Jet Boat races in Peace River – details on our community calendar.
  • Still expecting big box office numbers for Barbie this weekend, as lineups persisted throughout the week.
    Has pulled in 500 million worldwide, already 6th overall in 2023, after one week.
  • Taylor Swift Concert in Seattle last weekend triggered reading of a 2.3 magnitude earthquake, aka “Swift Quake”.
    “Beast Quake” of 2.0 magnitude happened in Seattle in 2011 during a Marshawn Lynch touchdown run.
  • Jonas Brothers announce their world tour.
    Will be in Edmonton on Tuesday, November 14th.
  • Toronto Blue Jays start their series against Ohtani and the LA Angeles.
    The Jays are 3 games ahead of the Angels in the Wild Card Race.
  • Wheatbelt Championship between Peace River & Rycroft doesn’t get started until next week.
    Game one is Monday in Peace River, Game two is Wednesday in Rycroft.
  • CFL Action Tonight:  Hamilton (2-4) @ Ottawa (3-3)
    Tomorrow: SASK @ TOR 2pm & BC @ EDM 5pm