Wednesday June 26, 2024
- Alberta Wildfire officials say no significant growth has happened on the fire near Zama City.
Additional firefighters and resources are expected to arrive today to help in dealing with the blaze which is still classified as “out of control.” - Mighty Peace Tourism is looking forward to the summer, which showcases businesses, camping facilities, and other recreation opportunities.
Tammy Brauer is the Executive Director of Mighty Peace Tourism. (Interview on App) - A new role is being undertaken in the Northland School Division.
Leanne Schram has been appointed as the Learning Coach for Physical Literacy and Athletics. - The federal government has announced its support for a combined investment worth more than $10.3 million to build a new affordable apartment building in Spirit River.
The investment comes with hopes that the facility will provide 24 homes for local seniors. - Alberta is opting out of the federal dental plan. In a letter to PM Justin Trudeau, Danielle Smith said the Canadian Dental Care Plan infringes on provincial jurisdiction.
Last December, Ottawa promised to spend $13 billion over the next five years on the plan. - Shell Canada Products says it’s going ahead with its Polaris carbon capture project in Alberta.
The project is designed to capture about 650,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide annually from the Shell-owned Scotford refinery and chemicals complex outside of Edmonton. - Wheatbelt Baseball League tonight… Peace River is in Rycroft, and Manning is in Grimshaw.
- The Toronto Blue Jays finish off their three-game set at Fenway in Boston. Yariel Rodriguez starts for the Jays against Kutter Crawford.
- European Soccer Championships in Germany… Slovakia and Romania, as well as the Ukraine and Belguim are on the pitch right now.
Georgia and Portugal, as well, as The Czech Republic and Turkiye play this afternoon. - A chance of showers is forecasted for the Northwest this afternoon. Highs are around 20 degrees, except 26 in the Mackenzie.
Summer temps come in tomorrow, and will hang around for the long weekend.
Keith Hopper, Trending 55
