T55 Daily News Blast

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Wednesday October 18th

  • Fort Vermilion suspect arrested in Keg River over the weekend.
    Jarrett Ducharme wanted for numerous theft cases, has court dates in Peace River and High Level, heading into the New Year
  • Provincial Government allotting $11 Million Dollars over three years into programs for internationally educated nurses.
    That money includes $500,000 for 96 seats at Northwestern Polytechnic.
  • School Bus Safety Week is this week in the Peace Region.
    Interview with Michael Blais, the acting Director of Transportation for HPSD on App.
  • Provincial Finance Minister welcoming all feedback into idea of Alberta Pension Plan.
    However, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board wants to maintain status quo.
  • Edmonton Oilers picked up first win of season last night.
    They play next tomorrow in Philly.
  • Calgary Flames play next tomorrow in Buffalo.
    The Flames are 1-1-1 on the season.
  • Two games in the NHL tonight.
    Washington is in Ottawa, and Pittsburgh is in Detroit.
  • Weather in Northwestern Alberta looking good until Sunday.
    Then, temperatures will drop and snow will fall.
  • Manitoba’s Wab Kinew is sworn in as Canada’s 1st First Nations Premier.
    New Cabinet also to be sworn in, as well.
  • Apple has quietly launched the new iPad (2022), with eSIM.
    It was launched in China, but is already selling in North America.
  • Immunization programs underway in Alberta.
    Some appointments had to be cancelled, because of lack of stock.

Keith Hopper, Trending 55