T55 Daily News Blast

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Monday April 29, 2024

  1. Valleyview Police received a report last week that a youth had secretly taken an inappropriate video of another nude youth at a recreation centre bathroom.
    The video was then sent to other individuals on social media. Police have identified both the victim and accused and charges are pending.
  2. Fort Vermilion RCMP have released details on the Shelter in Place on Thursday morning in John D’or Prairie.
    Police say a woman was held against her will in a residence. A number of firearms were seized, and 22 year-old Marty D’or faces firearms and hostage charges.
  3. There was a heavy police presence in the area of 106 avenue and 108 street in Fairview last night, and people were asked to avoid the area.
    Trending 55 received word this morning that the scene has been cleared, but no other information has been provided as of yet.
  4. Peace River MLA Dan Williams says a lot of coordination went into dealing with the fire that happened in the Shaftesbury area.
    As soon as he found out about the fire breaking out, Williams says he was able to help get support from the province. (Interview on App)
  5. Tim Horton’s Smile Cookie Week happens this week with benefits to local charities.
    Jordan Richards is the General Manager of Tim’s in Valleyview, High Prairie, Peace River and Fairview. (Interview on App)
  6. The Town of Valleyview is hosting a community information session tonight, 6:30 at the Memorial hall.
    Capital projects, including Highway 43/49 roundabouts, 56th avenue upgrades, raw water retention pond design, and Town-wide infrastructure upgrades, will be presented.
  7. Finalists for the NHL’s Vezina Trophy for the top goaltender… Sergei Bobrovsky of the Panthers, Thatcher Demko of the Canucks and Connor Hellebuyck of the Jets.
  8. NHL Playoffs tonight… Game 4, Dallas is in Vegas, the Golden Knights lead 2-1. Game 5, Tampa Bay is in Florida, the Panthers lead 3-1.
  9. The Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series tonight at home to Kansas City. Yariel Rodriguez starts for the Jays against Johnathon Bowlan.
  10. Don’t complain, we need the rain, except maybe in the Mackenzie, where a Freezing Rain Warning is in effect.
    The moisture will fall for the day today and then start to clear up in the Peace and Mackenzie. The Big Lakes get the wet stuff until Wednesday before clearing.

Keith Hopper, Trending 55