Historic Theatre Revival Efforts in the Prairies

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 9:20 am more...

Local entrepreneur David Stupnikoff is determined to restore the cherished Princess Theatre, a storied cultural landmark in the Prairies. Driven by nostalgic community memories and deep local passion, plans are underway to breathe new life into this historic venue and spark a broader cultural revival.

calgaryherald.com / Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies

citynews.ca / Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies

thestar.com / Entrepreneurs working to find funds to restore historic theatres across the Prairies

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Wildfire near Prince George forces evacuations in Hixon area

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

A rapidly advancing wildfire near Hixon, just south of Prince George, has triggered evacuation orders and alerts for several properties. Residents face a precarious situation as firefighters battle the blaze and authorities keep a wary eye on the unfolding crisis.

cbc.ca / Evacuation orders, alerts issued due to wildfire south of Prince George, B.C.

thestar.com / Five properties ordered evacuated due to B.C. wildfire, five more on alert

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 39 hours ago #rural #environment #bc #fire +

Nova Scotia Search Intensifies for Missing Rural Children

Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10:20 am more...

Authorities in rural Nova Scotia are deep in search operations after two young children reportedly wandered away from their home. Local RCMP and emergency teams are combing the sprawling countryside under challenging conditions. Concerned community members and officials hope that coordinated efforts will swiftly lead to the children’s safe recovery.

globalnews.ca / RCMP continue search for 2 children who wandered from N.S. home

thestar.com / Crews in rural Nova Scotia continue search for two young children

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StatsCan: Rural Crime Rates Surpass Urban Levels

Friday, May 2, 2025, 3:13 pm more...

Recent Statistics Canada data has shed light on the stark disparity in crime, revealing that rural areas—especially northern communities in Saskatchewan and Manitoba—face significantly higher violent crime rates than their urban counterparts. The findings have prompted calls for tailored safety solutions.

theglobeandmail.com / Rural crime rates consistently higher than in urban centres, StatCan data suggests

globalnews.ca / StatsCan data suggests rural crime rates consistently higher than in urban centres

permalink / 2 stories from sources in 2 days ago #crime #urban #rural #canada +