Tuesday July 30, 2024
- Some fire bans in the Peace Region are being downgraded, thanks to the recent rains, but fires are still active.
The Semo Complex Fire continues to burn at 97,000 hectares, and the Little Red River Cree Nation is continuing with their Evacuation Order. - Parks Canada officials say they’re making progress on battling the blazes in Jasper National Park.
An update late Sunday night stated crews were busy on several fronts, with the Canadian Armed Forces mopping up spot fires on the northwest side of the town of Jasper. - With the constant delays and interuptions with Doctors in Fairview, the Village of Berwyn may be helping.
A policy is to be drafted that would include reduced rent, relocation assistance, continuing education. - Algae blooms have been identified in the waters of Winagami Lake, located near McLennan and High Prairie.
Avoid all contact with the algae blooms and don’t swim in areas where the algae is visible. - AHS is setting up Mobile Screen tests for signs of Breast Cancer in the North over the next few weeks.
Starting today and running through mid-August, the program will be at health centers in High Level, La Crete, John D’or Prairie, Fort Vermilion, Paddle Prairie and Manning. - The 62nd annual High Prairie Elk’s Pro Rodeo begins today, with lots of events on the agenda, which includes the Rodeo.
River Country and Kix FM is present both days, starting with the Parade. - Francine Pascal, a onetime soap opera writer whose “Sweet Valley High” novels and the ongoing adventures of twins Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield and other teens captivated millions of young readers, died Sunday at age 92.
- Erica Ash, an actor and comedian skilled in sketch comedy who starred in the parody series “Mad TV” and “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” has died. She was 46.
- Richard Simmons, the perennial 1980s workout personality who was defined by his uplifting spirit, has died, according to his long-time publicist Tom Estey. He was 76.
- Wheatbelt Baseball League finals tonight… Game 1, Rycroft is in Manning.
- The Toronto Blue Jays continue their series in Baltimore tonight. Chris Bassitt starts for the Jays against Corbin Burnes.
- Canada is guaranteed at least one medal today at the Summer Olympics in Paris.
The Women’s Rugby-7’s play New Zealand in the final, after upsetting Australia in the semis earlier this morning. - Canada has 5 medals at the games… Two Gold, One Silver and Two Bronze, good for 9th on the table.
- A mix of Sun and Cloud is forecasted for Northwestern Alberta this afternoon. Temps are in the mid 20’s, with lows tonight in the low to mid teens.
Showers and cooler numbers are slated for the Mackenzie on Thursday.
Keith Hopper, Trending 55
