T55 Daily News Blast

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Thursday August 31st

  1. The case of the death of a Driftpile Councillor is delayed again.
    More assessment is needed for Starr Sasakamoose Junior, despite being found fit to stand trial in the death of his Father.
  2. Large amount of cases of Whooping Cough identified in the La Crete area.
    AHS reminding residents to take precautions because nearly 70 cases have been reported.
  3. Kelly Whelan and John Kuran re-appointed as Board Chair and Vice-Chair of the Holy Family Catholic Regional Division.
    this is Whelan’s 8th year as Board Chair.
  4. NWT Fires are expected to kick up activity in the coming days.
    RCMP are issuing warnings regarding re-entry into the province
  5. Donald Trump pleads not guilty and waives arraignment in Georgia.
    He’s charged with Election interference in 2020.
  6. Tropical Storm Idalia descends on North Carolina after pounding Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
    The Catergory 3 Hurricane has been loosing strength since hitting land earlier this week.
  7. Taylor Swift’s Eras tour will be shown in theatres, starting October 13th.
    Swift has one tour stop with six shows in Toronto, as the only Canadian city.
  8. A Canada-widerecall is out for Daylogic Dry Shampoo Original.
    Sources say it doesn’t meet the labeling requirements for Canada’s Cosmetic Regulations.\
  9. Alberta on track for $2.4 Billion dollar surplus
    This despite lower oil prices, and to 2023 wildfires.
  10. High School Football season starts tonight with one game.
    High Prairie plays at St. Joe’s in Grande Prairie in 12-person play.
  11. The Toronto Blue Jays have the day off today before starting a three-game weekend set in Denver tomorrow.
    The Jays took two of three from Washington during the week.
  12. Weather in the Northwest is cooling off for the long weekend
    Smoke still lingers, with temperatures in the teens next week.