Albertans are in for a colder May long weekend
RVs are getting ready to hit the road for the May long weekend, but as the CBC’s Tristan Mottershead reports, Albertans might want to prepare for a cold couple of days off.
https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7198884?cmp=rss

Norman Wells, N.W.T., businesses prepare for another uncertain barge season
The uncertainty reflects a broader shift in how Norman Wells businesses approach supply chain planning. Years of unreliable barge seasons have left some rethinking their reliance on the Mackenzie River altogether. It’s a shift with real consequences for a remote community.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/norman-wells-businesses-prepare-for-another-uncertain-barge-season-9.7193487?cmp=rss

Stampeders prepare with home Grey Cup the goal
A Grey Cup game in their city is on the horizon. The Calgary Stampeders plan to keep their heads down and do the work to play in it.
#Sports #CalgaryStampeders
https://globalnews.ca/news/11842715/stampeders-prepare-with-home-grey-cup-the-goal/

Stampeders prepare with home Grey Cup the goal
A Grey Cup game in their city is on the horizon. The Calgary Stampeders plan to keep their heads down and do the work to play in it.
#Sports #CalgaryStampeders
https://globalnews.ca/news/11842715/stampeders-prepare-with-home-grey-cup-the-goal/

Chronic Pain Tip #21: If you are finding yourself frequently in the hospital over night put together a suitcase with a change of clothes, toiletries and an activities book (such as word search, sudoku or pad of paper to draw) in order to make the unexpected trips to the hospital easier. Being prepared helps take the burden and stress off when chronic illness flare ups occur.... https://rons-home.net/en/living-life-lab/tips/living-with-chronic-pain/tip-of-the-week/2026/5/4 #hospital #prepare #chronicillness [Next Tip May 11 2026]

Prepare for another challenging wildfire season, N.W.T. fire officials say
Fire officials in the Northwest Territories are warning people to prepare for another challenging wildfire season due in part to ongoing drought conditions in parts of the territory.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/nwt-2026-fire-season-preview-9.7180650?cmp=rss

Wildfire season is ramping up in BC. If you live in a high risk area, put a pack together. I have an Emergency Box by a window in my place and alternate water/food to keep it current. Practice an evacuation drill with the household or office. What's the first thing to do? #safety #Prepare #emergency