T55 Daily News Blast

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Thursday, August 24th

  • Chris Johnson from Misery Mountain Ski Hill in Peace River, presented at Grimshaw Town Council last night.
    The ski hill has insurance, and is expecting to open by mid-December.
  • The Canadian Fallen Firefighters Foundation charity run finished yesterday afternoon.
    They’ve raised over $3500.  To donate go to the “Northern Trek 2023” Facebook Page.
  • MD of Greenview looking for members to sit on a bunch of different boards and committees.
    A list of positions and how to apply, can be found in the news feed on our app.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland confirms she received a speeding ticket while traveling between Grande Prairie & Peace River last week.
    Was going 132 km/h on her way to check in with evacuees that were at the Baytex Energy Centre.
  • Some evacuation orders lifted for West Kelowna and area.
    NWT still expected to take time, but officials are hopeful they can develop a return strategy soon.
  • Smoke from Wildfires now entering the entire region.
    A Hot & Sunny Friday and Weekend expected, but air quality could be a factor.
  • Actor Kevin Hart tore abdominal muscles after challenging former NFLer Stevan Ridley to a foot race.
    Stuck in a wheelchair for up to 2 months.
  • Fortnite’s new season features Ahsoka from Star Wars.
    Downtown starts at 1am on Friday before launching Chapter 4 Season 4 when it’s ready.
  • Edge has offer from WWE to stay, after stories broke last week that his contract was finished.
    He’s unsure whether he wants to continue wrestling or not.
  • Toronto trails Seattle by one game for the last Wild Card spot.
    Blue Jays wrap up their series against Baltimore tonight.  The Mariners have the day off.
  • PGA Fedex Championship is underway.
    Canadians Corey Conners & Nick Taylor competing for the title.
  • FIFA has opened up a case to investigate the behaviour of the Spanish Soccer President at the Trophy Ceremony.
    He kissed one of the players on the lips while celebrating the victory.