Friday August 28, 2026
- The Provincial Government is announcing a massive budget turnaround, due to the high price of oil.
The projected $9.4 billion dollar deficit, forecasted a few months ago, will now be a $2 billion dollar surplus. - The Dixonville Rural Academy is opening their doors this weekend and next week, to welcome students back, and continue a tradition. (Kashia Pyska interview in separate story)
- The High Level Chamber of Commerce is hosting an evening, featuring Peace River MLA Dan Williams.
Business After 5 is an event for the business community to connect with the Minister of Municipal Affairs, to discuss issues and opportunities affecting the town and region. - Various communities in the Peace Region are hosting events and days, honouring Alberta Day this week and weekend.
While Tuesday is the official Day, events are happening in High Level, Valleyview, Fairview, Hines Creek, and at Lac Cardinal near Grimshaw. - The Toronto Blue Jays are licking their wounds, as they stumble into a three-game weekend series with Seattle tonight.
Dylan Cease starts for the Jays against Jays Fans, who noticeably booed the team during them getting their posteriors pummeled 13-2 last night by Kansas City. - Rain and wind is the order of the day in the Northwest today, especially in the Mackenzie, as they have Rainfall and Air Quality warnings in place.
Up to 100 mm of water could fall up north, while the south deals with accumulations as well.
Cooler digits are also in store, with highs this afternoon only in the mid to high teens. Skies might start clearing out sometime this weekend.
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