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ERCOT issues voluntary conservation notice for Thursday afternoon

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:06:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, issued a Voluntary Conservation Notice for Thursday afternoon. ERCOT is asking Texans to voluntarily reduce electric use, if it's safe to do so, from 3-8 p.m. due to "extreme temperatures, forecasted high demand, & lower reserves due to low wind generation. Understanding ERCOT’s emergency alert levels The council said on social media it is not currently in emergency operations. For more information, you can sign up for TXANS, which is ERCOT's grid conditions notification system.ERCOT's tips for saving energyTo help save energy, people can raise their thermostats by "a degree or two if safe to do so," ERCOT said. But they can also avoid using large appliances like washers and dryers or dishwashers, or turn off and unplug any lights and appliances that aren't being used. Those with pools can shut off their pumps during peak times and instead have them run early in the morning or at night.Businesses can turn of...

Dramatic video footage shows shooting ambush in Fargo that killed an officer last month

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:06:23 GMT

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — Dramatic video footage of a shooting ambush last month in Fargo that left one police officer dead and two others and a bystander wounded was shown Thursday, highlighting the surprise nature of the attack on police responding to a routine traffic crash.North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley and Fargo Police Chief David Zibolski presented the video footage taken from officer Zach Robinson’s body camera, scenes that showed the gunman shooting rapid fire from a .223-caliber rifle that took three officers down before he was stopped.Editor’s note: The following footage is graphicThe gunman, 37-year-old Mohamad Barakat, shot and killed Fargo Police Officer Jake Wallin and wounded officers Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes as they responded to a routine traffic crash on July 14, authorities said. Barakat also wounded a bystander, Karlee Koswick, as she tried to flee. Robinson, shot and killed Barakat, preventing what authorities said could have been a much bigger ...

Price-fixing accusations cast shadow on food industry giants

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:06:23 GMT

We have just learned that major Canadian food companies, namely Loblaw, Metro, Maple Leaf Foods, Walmart, and Weston Bakeries, find themselves entangled in a class-action lawsuit filed in Quebec. It seems inevitable that we may soon witness a similar class-action lawsuit affecting the rest of Canada.The lawsuit in Quebec alleges that these industry giants colluded to unlawfully manipulate the price of meat, resulting in households allegedly paying more than $4 billion in unjustified excess. At the centre of the case lies a critical piece of evidence – an email dating back to March 2007, wherein the former president of Maple Leaf Foods, Michael McCain, outlines a concerning discussion with Paul Del Duca, a former Senior Vice President at Metro in Ontario.There is some truth in the perspective that this is just another class-action lawsuit perfect for an ambulance-chasing law firm seeking work. However, the implications of this lawsuit are profound, casting a shadow of doubt on the in...

Raymond Music Festival 2023 announces line-up

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:06:23 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsThe fourth annual Raymond Music Festival is returning to town on Aug. 19.With a diverse lineup of live bands, local talent, food trucks, and more, this year’s festival is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience for music enthusiasts of all ages. Set to take place on Aug. 19 from 12-11 p.m. at Victoria Sports Park, the Raymond Music Festival 2023 promises a family-friendly day of live music, food trucks, and vendors.From energizing rock to soulful melodies, the festival’s lineup will have plenty of acts to cater to a wide range of musical preferences.This year, attendees will have the opportunity to revel in the talents of the lineup which includes Annora, Bruce Peterson and Ranahan, Good Company, Circle Ridge Country, Kyle Bischke and Jalen Wilde, and local Flamenco guitarist, Dale Ketcheson will also be performing. The Serenata ladies group from Magrath will perform, accompanied by Mark Mitchell.Cory Rasmusson, music festival director, praised t...

LC Road closure bylaw off to Transportation Minister

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:06:23 GMT

By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsMinisterial approval is now being sought for a Lethbridge County road closure bylaw.Bylaw 23-019 would see the closure, sale and consolidation of a portion of Township Road 10-0 east of Range Road 23-3. In a cover letter for the road closure application, the applicant said that they are the landowners on either side of the road allowance, which is an extension of Township Road 10-0. They do not see a need to develop a road on the road allowance, and closing that portion would allow them to repurpose the land into productive farmland and make accessing their land on the north side of the road allowance easier.First reading of the bylaw was performed during council’s regular July 6 meeting. A public hearing for a road closure bylaw was held during Lethbridge County council’s regular Aug. 3 meeting.“It has been determined that this road is no longer required as part of the County road network and the road closure does not impact any other landowners,” s...

County council receives 2Q P&D report

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:06:23 GMT

By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsDevelopment permits issued by Lethbridge County increased in the second quarter of 2023, compared to the same time last year.During their regular Aug. 3 meeting, Lethbridge County Council received a report on activities their planning and development department undertook in the second quarter of 2023.In addition to their day-to-day duties, in the second quarter of 2023, the P&D department had started a review of the county’s Land Use Bylaw, with the first workshop being held back in May this year. They also partnered with the Town of Taber on the Rural Renewal Stream, an Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, and started the transfer of land process for the pond in the Riverbrink Subdivision to the Riverbrink Water Users Co-op Ltd.“It was a pond that was used for their own private use for their water, that was determined with our Public Works department that we could dispose of that land,” said Hillary Janzen, supervisor of planning and developme...

Picture Butte business signs naming partnership in new Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:06:23 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsPicture Butte based agriculture company, K3 Seeds, has entered into a five year naming commitment in the brand new Agri-food Hub & Trade Centre in Lethbridge in one of the building’s four 1000 square foot meeting rooms, directly off of the lobby in the MNP Meeting Centre.The partnership will bring visibility to the proudly local K3 Seeds and help bring local agriculture ventures to the forefront of the new building which held its grand opening on Aug. 10.In an Aug. 8 release issued by Lethbridge & District Exhibition, K3 CEO Leighton Kolk said K3 Seeds is excited about the naming partnership with Lethbridge & District Exhibition and sees it as a valuable opportunity to invest in a space designed to elevate and further position Lethbridge and surrounding area as a global leader in agricultural production and innovation.“Lethbridge is the heart of intensive irrigation, livestock, and agricultural production. We adopt many state-of-the-art pr...

AHS to permanently close ambulatory clinic in Picture Butte

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:06:23 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsAlberta Health Services (AHS) has announced the permanent closure of Piyami Health Centre’s ambulatory clinic in Picture Butte effective Oct. 15, 2023.A statement issued by AHS indicated the closure of the clinic will not affect other AHS services at that location such as laboratory services and diagnostic imaging, and that the ambulatory clinic, “is only a portion of the overall facility, which also includes seniors housing, supportive living, home care, allied health and public health.”AHS’s contract with a local physician who manages, operates and hires staff for the clinic is coming to an end, and with its impending closure, AHS says they are, “working to recruit two physicians to the community to support primary care in the area.”Director of Emergency Services at the Town of Picture Butte, Frank West said the Town was not aware of the impending closure until AHS issued a press release on Aug. 10.“When AHS makes these decisions, whether it’s in Pi...

Water restriction ordered in Granville

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:06:23 GMT

GRANVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - North Granville residents are being asked to conserve water by limiting the amount of water used outside. The restriction comes a week after a pipe leak was found in the water system. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, the town of Granville sent out a water restriction notice, limiting the use of water using handheld hoses to take place only from 7 to 9 p.m. The restriction will remain in effect until further notice, with no indication from the town as to the cause.Last Thursday, a large water break was found in North Granville, and residents asked to conserve water as a crew went to work. Granville Highway Superintendent Scott Taylor can be reached with questions at (518) 636-8838.

Double M Haunted Hayrides in Malta hosting Scare Camp

Published Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:06:23 GMT

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Double M Haunted Hayrides in Malta is holding its first-ever "Scare Camp" on Saturday, August 19 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The workshop lets people try out their scaring skills. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We know people love being scared, but we also know how fun it is to be the people doing the scaring,” said owner Leo Martin. “We thought it would be a cool experience to let people come out and learn how to be a scare actor."Attendees will be learning from Double M’s seasoned actors and staff. The workshop includes haunting tips, how to develop a character, and live practice inside one of the haunted houses. Rodeos ending at Double M, Western store still open “We’re going to have a lot of fun with this,” said Martin. “We are excited to share what we do, spend the afternoon with fellow horror and Halloween enthusiasts, and hopefully even find some new scare actors to join our scream team.”Double M is...