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Texas bombing suspect blows himself up as SWAT moves in

Texas bombing suspect blows himself up as SWAT moves in

The suspect in a spate of bombing attacks that have terrorized Austin over the past month blew himself up with an explosive device as authorities closed in
No opting out: Canadians to get emergency alerts on their phones soon

No opting out: Canadians to get emergency alerts on their phones soon

Canada’s wireless providers are preparing for a looming update to the National Public Alerting System
Liberals tried pilot project with Facebook data whistleblower in 2016: source

Liberals tried pilot project with Facebook data whistleblower in 2016: source

Cambridge Analytica has been accused of improperly using information from more than 50 million Facebook accounts
Power outages in and around Burns Lake

Power outages in and around Burns Lake

There was a power outage on March 18 for several hours in different areas of Burns Lake and area. More power outages are to be expected over the next month as BC Hydro will be replacing aging poles. See next week’s issue of Lakes District News for more info.
Clampdown on distracted driving

Clampdown on distracted driving

Cell phones among the top causes of fatalities on the road
CT scanner to aid Houston and area patients

CT scanner to aid Houston and area patients

Scanner approved for Bulkley Valley District Hospital in Smithers
Gas tax fund helps Fraser Lake

Gas tax fund helps Fraser Lake

The Village of Fraser Lake is pleased to receive funding through the Strategic Gas Tax Fund in the amount of $354,310.00. This funding supports the Village of Fraser Lake’s Park Drive Water Main Extension Project.
Hike across Western Hemisphere passes through Burns Lake

Hike across Western Hemisphere passes through Burns Lake

By the time he had reached Burns Lake, Holly Harrison was walking on crutches. But the intrepid hiker — who set out more than a year ago from the southern tip of South America — was still covering more than 32 km every day.
Granisle gets federal funding of $5.3 million

Granisle gets federal funding of $5.3 million

The Village of Granisle is a successful recipient of two grants from the Federal Gas Tax Fund to upgrade its water treatment plant and develop an infrastructure and facility condition assessment.
Alberta budget plans for Trans Mountain expansion

Alberta budget plans for Trans Mountain expansion

Finance Minister Joe Ceci says expected revenues will be factored into budget forecasts