T55 Daily News Blast

Tuesday May 19, 2026

High Prairie RCMP are looking for an identified suspect in an attempted murder case.
The suspect, 35 year-old Lucas Zane Auger of Driftpile, is wanted in the case and is still at large.
Peace Regional RCMP have three Grimshaw residents in custody on possession of property obtained by crime charges.
Police were called to B&E at a business in early February, obtained a search of a residence, and found the stolen goods, and the suspects.
School Divisions across the Northwest are reviewing Safety Protocol, after the TikTok post that occurred earlier this month. (Jeff Thompson interview in Separate story)
Peace River Town Council has received news concerning the Bridge, Taxes, and Flood Watch cost.
Council also discussed next steps for the new Town Hall building.
Seeding season has begun in the Northwest, but is well behind average pace because of the late start.
Alberta Agriculture is reporting that 85% of fields are in good, or excellent condition, with around 5% of seeds planted.
Water levels have gone down over the weekend on the Notikewin River, near Manning.
Advisories were in place, as runoff and the Spring melt elevated water tables to a High Streamflow Advisory.
People’s personal information in the on-line age has some concerns, as 74% of a recent poll say so.
This week, Trending 55 is asking should a separating referendum take place? Cast your vote on our website.
2026 Wheatbelt Baseball League is ready to go for this season. First game is tomorrow night with Grimshaw in Grande Prairie.
The NHL playoffs have a rare night off tonight, to get set for the start of the semi-finals.
Edmonton Oilers funky off-season continues as they are still in search of a new Head Coach.
They are expecting to interview former Leafs coach Craig Berube of Calahoo, which is just north of Spruce Grove.
PWHL is expanding to San Jose for next season, joining Las Vegas, Hamilton and Detroit as expansion clubs for 2027.
Meanwhile, the Montreal Victoire lead the Ottawa Charge two games to one in the League Final, with Game 4 tomorrow night in Ottawa.
The Toronto Blue Jays continue their series in New York tonight against the Yankees. Dylan Cease starts for the Jays against Will Warren.
Rain is expected this afternoon in the Northwest, with possible Storms thrown in. Highs are in the low teens today, with lows tonight being between 5 and 10 degrees.
Skies start clearing out tomorrow, and temps will get into the 20’s later on this week.