What causes school buses to get cancelled?
It seems like almost every winter the school buses close at least a few times, but what are the conditions that cause the buses to cancel?
According to Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), although there are no conditions to warrant cancelling school, there are a few that can cancel the buses.
"We may suspend school bus service when there's a forecast or current temperature of -40 C including wind chill," says Laura McNabb with EIPS. "It could be regional or all bus service, it just depends on where that threshold is met."
"But we would never close the school."
Update: RCMP locate missing Morinville teen
Morinville RCMP has found a missing 17-year-old girl.
Harmony Howse was last seen on Halloween and RCMP said they were concerned for her well-being.
On Thursday (Nov. 3) morning, Mounties confirmed that they had found Howse safe and sound.
Police are thanking the public for their help in ensuring her safety,
Supply chain trouble for grain industry
Prairie farmers produced a large crop this past year. We are quite aware of some dry spots in West Central Saskatchewan, but Western Canada in general had a big harvest. All that extra grain may cause supply chain problems, it certainly has caused problems in the past.
Morinville RCMP looking for suspect in fraud investigation
Morinville RCMP is asking for the public's help in identifying a man involved in a fraud investigation.
The unidentified man entered a Gibbons convenience store on Oct. 20 and purchased several items using stolen bank cards.
The suspect is described as:
- Male
- Blonde dyed hair
- Moustache
- Black eye
- Wearing a Seattle Kraken hoodie
He was also seen driving an older-style silver GMC or Chevrolet truck.
Semi-truck involved in collision near Sherwood Park
A semi-truck collided with a vehicle near Sherwood Park on Wednesday (Nov. 2) morning.
RCMP responded to a call at about 7 a.m. to reports of a semi-truck rear-ending a vehicle into the ditch.
The incident occurred on the Anthony Henday near Baseline Road and Wye Road.
Police say that no injuries were reported as a result of the collision.
Alberta wheat and barley farmers vote in favour of amalgamation
The Alberta Barley Commission and the Alberta Wheat Commission releasing the preliminary results today.
Two plebiscites were held one for each commodity where a majority of eligible producers voted in favour of amalgamating the two commissions.
Alberta Barley Chair, Tara Sawyer says a clear direction was provided by both wheat and barley farmers on the preferred path forward for the organizations.
The preliminary results from each plebiscite was 89 per cent of barley farmers and 88 per cent of wheat farmers in support of forming one commission.
McCain and FCC working together to help potato farmers invest in sustainable farming practices
The transition to more sustainable farming practices often requires up-front investments in new equipment and practices from farmers.
Smart and sustainable farming is a key pillar of McCain's commitment to be a more environmentally conscious company.
McCain Foods and Farm Credit Canada are working together to help potato farmers who are transitioning to sustainable agricultural practices reduce financial barriers.
Update: Semi-truck collides with vehicle on Anthony Henday
A semi-truck was involved in a collision on the Anthony Henday on Wednesday (Nov. 2) morning.
Police say emergency services responded to reports of the truck rear-ending another vehicle into the ditch near Baseline Road and Wye Road at about 7 a.m.
According to RCMP, no injuries were reported.
There were delays in the area, but it has now been cleared.
Snowfall warning issued for region
A snowfall warning has been issued by Environment Canada.
Heavy snowfall, totaling anywhere from 10 to 30 centimeters will hit the following regions today (Nov. 2):