B.C. and Alberta premiers continue public duel over pipeline

A grizzly bear attacked a group of schoolchildren and teachers during a school trip in Bella Coola, British Columbia, resulting in injuries to eleven individuals, two of whom are in critical condition. Eyewitnesses reported that rescuers used their bare hands, crutches, and bear spray to fend off the bear. The bear remains at large as authorities respond to the incident.

Alberta radio host Kim Johnston has reported worsening symptoms due to a brain cyst and criticized the lengthy wait for a neurosurgery consultation, highlighting significant delays in specialist care in rural areas.

On Friday morning, Elk Valley RCMP confirmed that a contractor working at Elk View Operations in Sparwood, B.C. was found dead. The remains of the contractor were recovered following the incident.

Residents of a motel in Vernon, B.C., received eviction notices giving them less than a week to vacate. Former tenant Jacqueline MacFarlane described the experience as 'just hell,' highlighting the distress caused by the sudden notice.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government is proposing a new bill aimed at limiting the authority of professional regulatory bodies over member behavior. This initiative is intended to enhance freedom of expression within the province.

The Alberta and federal governments are reportedly nearing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance a pipeline project to British Columbia's North Coast. This development has sparked speculation about the future of the project amid ongoing regional tensions.