T55 Daily News Blast

Wednesday August 5, 2026

Police in Fort Vermilion have an adult supervisor in custody on assault charges against a youth.
Back in May, calls were received regarding physical disciplining of students at Blumenort Mennonite School, Wilson Prairie Mennonite School and Tompkins Mennonite School with “Straps”, which is as per their collective constitution, and has been given to, and signed by, the parents.
RCMP in Alberta were busy on the August long weekend keeping everyone safe.
Reports say over 1,100 tickets were issued for various offences, including speeding, distracted driving and lack of seatbelts.
Nearly 100 drivers were removed, due to impairment, and over 30 collisions occurred, including 5 being fatal.
The La Crete Municipal Nursing Association has received $23.4 million dollars in Provincial grant money to expand the Heimstaed Lodge.
Minister of Assisted Living and Community Supports Nathan Neudorf, and Peace River MLA Dan Williams made the announcement, saying care for another generation in the North, is being extended upon.
The federal government is advancing the process to designate a proposed oil pipeline to the West Coast as a “national interest” project.
Naming a project in the national interest under the Building Canada Act allows the government to fast-track approvals and skirt some environmental laws.
La Crete’s rodeo enters Day 2 of 2, while Dawson Creek enters Day 1 of 5, with their Exhibition and Stampede today.
The Greatest Show in the Peace provides all kinds of rodeo, ranch, and equestrian displays, plus the midway, parade, and even the dogs get involved in the show.
Two days of celebrating a milestone starts today in Donnelly with the 40th Anniversary and Agricultural Showcase of SARDA Ag. Research.
The Farm will host Seminars, Crop Tours, a Tradeshow, Farmer’s Market and Family activities, during the festivities.
Dixonville Rural Academy is celebrating their Grand Opening later this month.
A ribbon-cutting, opening remarks, a tour of the school, a chance to meet teachers, and exploring classrooms, is on the agenda.
The event is Saturday August 29th, from 1-4.
Local hockey news has La Crete’s Nolan Cardinal signing with the Grande Prairie Storm of the AJHL.
Cardinal had 41 goals and 91 points with the Lumber barons last season, and he joins his La Crete buddies, Cole Penner and Rydley Gerbrandt on the team.
The complete schedule for the Wheatbelt Baseball League final has been published. Game 2 is Thursday in Peace River, with Games 3, 4 and 5 next week.
The Toronto Blue Jays play the rubber-match of their three-game set in Houston this afternoon. Jameson Taillon starts for the Jays against Hunter Brown.
Rain continues in the Mackenzie, while a chance of showers happens in the Peace and Big Lakes. Highs this afternoon are in the low 20’s, except for just 15 up north.
The Peace and Big Lakes join in on the Raining party, but just for tonight only. Skies start clearing out tomorrow.