-Some better news from crews that have been battling the wildfires around Kelowna, as fire Chiefs said yesterday “things were finally looking better.”
Several homes and cabins have been destroyed, but the fire itself isn’t as extreme as it had been on Friday.
Some of those crew members were battling for 36 to 48-hours, trying desperately to save neighbourhoods.

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-In the meantime, tourism is on hold in the central Okanagan, as the Premier has imposed a travel ban to the region.
That ban will be in place til at least September 4th, because officials want to make sure there’s room in hotels and other accommodations for evacuees and fire crews.

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-Over in the Northwest Territories,the Yellowknife region wound up with some cooler, damper weather over the weekend, which helped in the battle to keep the blaze from reaching the city.
Fire officials say things are looking okay for a couple of days for the capital, but fires are still very close to Hay River and Fort Smith.
More soldiers are heading to Hay River to help in the fight there.

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-In the meantime, anyone who’s been evacuated and has lost their job is being encouraged to apply for E-I right away.
Records of employment won’t be necessary, as applications will be prioritized based on postal codes.
And people can use the mailing address of a friend, family member or even the shelter they may be at  in their submission.

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-There’s going to be a lot to clean up this week in southern California, after Tropical Storm Hilary passed through.
There’s been a lot of flooding and mudslides, not to mention downed trees and power-lines.
Dodgers Stadium was completely surrounded by floodwaters, while Death Valley has several churning rivers because of flash floods.
The L-A region was also hit by a moderate earthquake, which had a magnitude of 5.1.

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A number of people were hurt during a fight Saturday between two groups at an Edmonton festival to celebrate the East African country of Eritrea.
The festival had been scheduled to take place around 95th Avenue and 163rd Street, but police and the city of Edmonton pulled the permit when rising tensions between groups became evident.
The scrap broke out, after organizers had moved it to 132nd Avenue and 113-A Street.
At least eleven people were hurt after being hit with sticks.
Protesters say they showed up to speak against the country’s government.

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-It took four weeks, but Barbie was no longer number one at the box office this weekend, as she was beaten by the superhero movie Blue Beetle.  It’s the story of an ordinary guy who develops superpowers after he’s taken over by an alien artifact known as The Scarab.

But it wasn’t by much as the bug took in 25.4-million dollars, and Barbie made 21.5-million her 5th week in…

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UPDATE:   OLLIE HAS BEEN FOUND—-AND HE’S BACK WHERE HE’S SAFE!

 

FROM:

Alberta Homeward Hound Rescue Bureau

OLLIE ESCAPED AND IS STARVING! He needs food, water and some love to teach him foster care is the good life!

We are URGENTLY asking people to go look and site that reference number when they see him! BRING STINKY TREATS and a slip lead. Water and anything that may lure him! Do not call out to him as he will likely run! Have him approach you, sit down with the treats, no eye contact and then hopefully grab his current leash he has on!!! Please let us know if you hear or see anything! LETS FIND THIS BOY!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

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-Jays beat the Reds 10-3 yesterday. Jays have today off, and open a three game series against Baltimore tomorrow.

-Riders beat the Lions 34-29 in CFL action.

-Canada is done at the Little League World Series, after Mexico beat them 10-1 yesterday.