T55 Daily News Blast

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Wednesday September 25, 2024

  1. High Level RCMP are trying to find a missing person. 54-year-old Fern Flett was last seen in the Meander River area back in June.
    Information has suggested that she may be making her way towards Fairview.
  2. The Alberta Sheriffs say a recent traffic stop lead to them removing an unsafe load from the highway that was going to High Prairie.
    A patrol on Highway 2 near Slave Lake had authorities pull over a pickup towing a garage measuring over four metres wide.
  3. Employers are looking for employees and employees are looking for employers today, and the hope is for positions to be filled.
    The Peace River Job Fair is happening this afternoon at Riverdrive Mall downtown. (Gayle Walton Interview on App)
  4. Peace River town council is considering the future of a pilot project aimed to address security concerns around homeless encampments.
    Concerns about encampments increased downtown crime and issues with drug-use were among the reasons the town decided to hire Apex Security back in July.
  5. $3 million dollars has been invested by the Provincial Government to Indigenous and small communities in rural Alberta to support local economic development.
    The second round of grants, through the Small Community Opportunity Program, will support the growth of an economic footprint.
  6. The Provincial Government has announced $3 million dollars to help municipalities lower costs of powering Rec. centers, town halls, libraries, and other community buildings.
    Rebates are available to communities to improve electricity systems, lower emissions and reduce operation costs.
  7. Alberta’s premier wants to reinforce the ability to choose whether to receive a vaccination or other medical procedures through changes to the province’s Bill of Rights.
    Danielle Smith said that the government aims to amend the Bill of Rights, to ensure Albertans are able to make informed decisions without fear of government pressure or interference.
  8. This weekend will be a big one for bull riding as the PBR has their Peace Country Invitational event happening in Grande Prairie. (Nick Tetz interview on App)
  9. The Toronto Blue Jays play the finale of a three-game set against Boston tonight at Roger’s Center. Kevin Gausman starts for the Jays against Richard Fitts.
  10. There’s a chance of getting wet this afternoon in the Northwest, however it’s areality in the Big Lakes, as rain is happening all day and night today.
    Highs are around 20 degrees, with lows tonight just above 5. The weather does clear off a little, but also cools down a little by tomorrow, and will continue through the weekend.

Keith Hopper, Trending 55