-There was a big fire in the hamlet of Cherry Grove early this morning, as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints burned to the ground.
Fire crews from Cold Lake, Bonnyville, La Corey and Iron River responded to help deal with the blaze, but it wasn’t possible to save the church.
And while crews were dealing with that fire, they came across another one at the Cherry Grove Post Office.
They were able to put that one out before too much damage was done.
Investigators say both fires are highly suspicious. (photo courtesy of of MD of Bonnyville)
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-Investigators are still looking into that huge grass fire near the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in downtown Edmonton last night.
Some damage was done to the hotel patio, but at least no one was hurt.
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-With temperatures warming up considerably today and over the weekend, here are many concerns about wildfires cropping up.
We haven’t had enough rain to battle any blaze that may flare up, and things are still incredibly dry from winter.
Temperatures are expected to hit a high of 29 on Monday.
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-Speaking of safety, the province is putting 117-million dollars towards the “twinning” of Highway 63, from Mildred Lake to south of the Peter Lougheed Bridge.
Transportation Minister Devin Dreeshen says Highway 63 is one of Alberta’s most important economic corridors, and twinning it, will improve safety and reduce travel times for the thousands of people who work in the oilsands.
Preliminary work is going to get underway this fall, with construction due to start next spring.
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-The head of the union representing members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada had to quell some rumours late this morning that there had been a development in the strike.
Chris Aylward says contrary to what some may have heard through social media, a deal has not been reached at this point, and he fully expects talks to continue this weekend with the President of the Treasury Board.
While the union has backed off its initial demand for a 13.5-percent wage hike over three years, the Treasury Board has been digging in its heels with an offer of 9-percent over the same time frame.
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-With the provincial election right around the corner, the NDP leader says her party would “take a look at bringing back Bill 6” if they form the next government.
Rachel Notley was asked about the legislation that attempted to make it illegal for kids to work on their family farms and ranches, while mandating that farmhands had to be insured through Workers Compensation:
Rachel Notley was asked about the legislation that attempted to make it illegal for kids to work on their family farms and ranches, while mandating that farmhands had to be insured through Workers Compensation:
“We would be looking at it, but you know, we learned from last time and we know that we need to consult with farmers and employers in that sector.”
The UCP’s Nate Horner says if his party forms the next government, Bill 6 will not make a comeback.
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-This Sunday is the deadline for farmers and ranchers to sign up to be part of Alberta Open Farm Days.
Tim Carson, the head of the Alberta Association of Ag Societies, says it’s a great chance for producers to explain what they do, how and why.
To find out more, or to be part of the fun, head to albertaopenfarmdays.ca.
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-A church in Calmar is geting some ceremonial items back, after they had been stolen and then sold to an antique and jewellery store in Leduc.
Karin Thomas, the owner of Leduc Beck Antiques & Jewellery, says the items were on display in the store, when a member of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox congregation let her know the items had actually been stolen.
She says as soon as they found that out, they began working with RCMP.
Karin Thomas, the owner of Leduc Beck Antiques & Jewellery, says the items were on display in the store, when a member of the Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox congregation let her know the items had actually been stolen.
She says as soon as they found that out, they began working with RCMP.
The items are going to be returned to the church this weekend.
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-People who handed their hard-earned money to the “CWS-Capital” investment company are biting their nails, because the Edmonton business has closed its doors and no one can find the owner.
Staff say Mark Alexander hasnt had any contact with them for the past two weeks, and they have no idea where he is.
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-Edmonton police say teaming up with Alberta Sheriffs has been improving public safety in the inner-city.
It’s a 15-week pilot project aimed at deterring crime, and as of this week, teams of police officers and sheriffs have taken wanted criminals, drugs and weapons off the street, while helping vulnerable people and area businesses.
It’s supposed to end May 31st, and then police will evaluate how it went before deciding what they’re going to do from there.
It’s a 15-week pilot project aimed at deterring crime, and as of this week, teams of police officers and sheriffs have taken wanted criminals, drugs and weapons off the street, while helping vulnerable people and area businesses.
It’s supposed to end May 31st, and then police will evaluate how it went before deciding what they’re going to do from there.
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-ASIRT says an Edmonton police officer who kicked a teenage boy in the head in December of 2020 won’t be facing charges.
The officer had been called to a home to deal with a fight where it was believed someone was armed with a knife.
Officials say the 18 year old boy reached into his pocket, and that’s when he was kicked in the face.
The officer had been called to a home to deal with a fight where it was believed someone was armed with a knife.
Officials say the 18 year old boy reached into his pocket, and that’s when he was kicked in the face.
He wound up with a severe head injury.
ASIRT said the officer showed a “shocking lack of judgment—and disregard for the boy’s life”.
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-There’s been an outbreak of whooping cough in some regions of southern Alberta.
Alberta Health Services says there are 140 cases right now, with 120 of them reported just in the past week.
And most of them are in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge.
Officials say whooping cough is a lot like a cold, with intense bouts of coughing.
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-Seems Canadians who use UBER tend to forget a lot of stuff in those vehicles.
Many people leave their phones behind, but some have forgotten their backpacks, headphones, wallets and purses, laptops and watches.
But that’s not all, as some have also left behind pizza, frozen burgers, and in one case, a set of teeth.
ASIRT said the officer showed a “shocking lack of judgment—and disregard for the boy’s life”.
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-There’s been an outbreak of whooping cough in some regions of southern Alberta.
Alberta Health Services says there are 140 cases right now, with 120 of them reported just in the past week.
And most of them are in Medicine Hat and Lethbridge.
Officials say whooping cough is a lot like a cold, with intense bouts of coughing.
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-Seems Canadians who use UBER tend to forget a lot of stuff in those vehicles.
Many people leave their phones behind, but some have forgotten their backpacks, headphones, wallets and purses, laptops and watches.
But that’s not all, as some have also left behind pizza, frozen burgers, and in one case, a set of teeth.
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-The family of a 10-year old Edmotnon girl who was diagnosed with brain cancer when she was six, and who’s helped to raise thousands of dollars for the Stollery Children’s Hospital, says people have really come to her defense, after someone swore and spit at her when she was at Crypto.com Arena for Game 3 between the Oilers and Kings.
Apparently those people didn’t like that 10-year old Cecily Eklund was wearing an Oilers jersey.
She and her family are friends with Evander Kane, who first talked about the incident on Instagram.
Not long afterwards, Kings fans shared the story on Twitter, because they wanted to prove they aren’t all like that.
They also shared her donation page, and since then, they’ve donated more than 53-thousand dollars for the Stollery.
The Kings’ organization says the proceeds of an auction tomorrow will also be donated to that cause.
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Apparently those people didn’t like that 10-year old Cecily Eklund was wearing an Oilers jersey.
She and her family are friends with Evander Kane, who first talked about the incident on Instagram.
Not long afterwards, Kings fans shared the story on Twitter, because they wanted to prove they aren’t all like that.
They also shared her donation page, and since then, they’ve donated more than 53-thousand dollars for the Stollery.
The Kings’ organization says the proceeds of an auction tomorrow will also be donated to that cause.
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-Oilers fans are stocking up on their favourite snacks and beverages, as they wait to watch Game 6 tomorrow night against the Kings.
It’s in L-A and it starts at 8pm.
If you were thinking about going to the 5-dollar watch party inside Rogers Place, it’s already sold out.
What about the two party zones outside the arena?
The gates open at 6 tomorrow evening, but since officials are expecting a huge crowd, they’re advising you get there early.
The Oilers are leading the series 3-games to 2.
-The Golden Knights bumped off the Winnipeg Jets last night, beating them 4-1. Vegas moves onto Round 2 of the NHL playoffs.
-The Leafs weren’t able to do the same, as the Lightning doubled them 4-2 last night.
Game 6 is tomorrow in Tampa, with the Leafs leading 3-games to 2.
-Devils shut out the Rangers 4-nothing.
-TONIGHT:
-Hurricanes meet the Islanders at 5. (Hurricanes leading 3-games to 2)
-Bruins face the Panthers at 5:30. (Bruins leading 3-games to 2)
-Stars take on the Wild at 7:30. (Dallas leading 3-games to 2)
-Avalanche meet the Kraken at 8. (Kraken are leading 3-games to 2)
-The Brooks Bandits could wrap up their AJHL Championship series against the Spruce Grove Saints tonight, as they’re leading it 3-games to 1. Puck drops at 7 and it’s in Brooks.
-Jays take on the Mariners at 5:07.
-The U-S beat Canada in the semi’s at the World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship, so Canada will face Norway for the bronze medal, while Japan and the U-S will duke it out for gold.
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