Wednesday December 13th
- Police in Fairview have two in custody on suspicious activity at a business in Clear Hills County.
46 year-old Stephen Saunders of Grande Prairie, and 47 year-old Wesley Potratz of Rycroft face numerous charges. - Budget are being decided upon during the last Municipal Council meetings today before the holiday break.
The MD of Smoky River, and Big Lakes County met this morning, the towns of Manning and Grimshaw meet tonight. - Latest polls suggest 49% of Albertans plan to spend less on gifts compared to last year.
The cost of living, inflation, and less disposable income are cited as the reason. - Alberta’s government is hitting the road come January to gather in-person feedback on its restructuring of the health care system, and the Northwest is a possibility.
Up to 30 in-person engagement sessions will be hosted across the province. They’re asking for recommended locations through an online form available until next Tuesday. - Stats show that over 1400 Albertans have died of drug poisoning, including 136 in September.
The office of Mental Health and Addiction Minister Dan Williams says its focus is on recovery-based solutions. - Kate Micucci of “The Big Bang Theory” confirms lung cancer diagnosis.
Micucci played Lucy, one of Raj’s love interests on the show. - Andre Braugher, star of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, passes away after brief illness, at 61.
- BC Truck driver flles to India to avoid jail time.
The Surrey driver was sentenced to 15 years for drug smuggling. - 17 year-old Ty Hurley of Kelowna Rockets hailed as a hero, after saving drowning man from hotel pool ion Strathmore.
The incident happened December 7th, as the Rockets were spending 8 games on the road. - Five games happening in the NHL tonight…
Flames and Oilers have the night off. - Sunshine and warm temperatures are in store for today, across Northwest Alberta.
Digits will cool down, heading into the weekend.
