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Manitobans running in the federal election are facing an additional adversary this time around. COVI...

DIABETES patients faced a five-year waiting time for an outpatient appointment back in September, 2020, a new document with input from local advocates has claimed.

Wise River evacuations continue as Alder Creek Fire spreads and last updated 2021-07-19 21:26:10-04 WISE RIVER - Smoke is blanketing the Wise River area from the Alder Creek Fire burning just seven miles west of town, and the Type One fire crew in command has increased its manpower and resources and is getting ready for a long, hard fight. “We’re getting more resources in, so we’re building our ability to work on this fire,” said Southern Area Incident Management Spokesperso...

Homes evacuated as Alder Creek Fire near Wise River grows John Emeigh and last updated 2021-07-16 11:59:08-04 WISE RIVER - Firefighters are dealing with red flag conditions, meaning low humidity and increased winds, making it tough for crews to fight the two wildfires burning in Wise River and Wisdom. “Really, really, really dry really early in the year, so that makes it makes it easier for a fire to sustain and grow,” said the public information officer for the Southern Area Incident...

Wildfires near Wise River and Wisdom continue to grow The Trail Creek Fire near Wisdom and the Alder Creek Fire near Wise River continue to grow By: John Emeigh and last updated 2021-07-12 21:29:29-04 WISDOM — Two wild fires, one burning west of Wisdom, the other just west of Wise River, are concerning firefighters as they continue to grow and weather conditions get drier and hotter. “It’s extremely tough with all the dead fuel component on the ground. It’s j...

800 Lightning Strikes Spark 30 New Fires in Lolo National Forest Public Information Officer Kate Jerman provided details to KGVO News on Thursday morning. “We had a large thunderstorm track west to east across the majority of the Lolo National Forest and that started early Wednesday morning and we received an estimated 800 lightning strikes across the forest,” said Jerman. “Primarily the concentration of those lightning strikes occurred on the western part of the Lolo National Forest, whi...

800 Lightning Strikes Spark 30 New Fires in Lolo National Forest Public Information Officer Kate Jerman provided details to KGVO News on Thursday morning. “We had a large thunderstorm track west to east across the majority of the Lolo National Forest and that started early Wednesday morning and we received an estimated 800 lightning strikes across the forest,” said Jerman. “Primarily the concentration of those lightning strikes occurred on the western part of the Lolo National Forest, whi...

Walmart insulin: Low-cost, private brand launched for diabetes patients By Kelly Hayes Man with Type 1 diabetes dies after trying cheaper insulin to avoid exorbitant copay When he turned 26, Josh Wilkerson aged out of his stepfathers insurance and was suddenly confronted with $1,200 copays for his monthly insulin. BENTONVILLE, Ark. - Walmart announced that it will begin selling a less expensive version of analog insulin, saying it aims to "revolutionize" access and affordability of the diabetes...

Spokane Fire Dept. explores funding for permanent fire station in Eagle Crest The Eagle Ridge development is surrounded by rural forest lands, which puts it at a greater risk of being impacted by wildfires. Author: Amanda Roley Updated: 8:24 PM PDT June 24, 2021 SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane City Fire department wants to build a permanent fire station to serve the Eagle Ridge, Latah Valley area, but have not found a way to fund it yet.  Six years ago, Spokane City ...

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