Month: February 2016

Kindersley Red Lions Fall to Rosetown Red Wings

Kindersley Social, March 1, 2016 The Red Lions’ run in the provincials ended after a tight game with the Rosetown Red Wings in Kindersley on Sunday night (28th) The odds of moving forward looked good after the first, the Lions leading 6-3 with goals from Cambell, Ismond and Forsman creating the lead. But the Red… Continue reading Kindersley Red Lions Fall to Rosetown Red Wings

Castle Building Centre: Mudroom Makeover

Mudroom Makeover: Inspiration + How-to = Happy Organized Family Right after we moved into our current home four years ago, my wife, who was 8 months pregnant at the time, knew she had finally found the space where she could create her dream room. The square footage in question was located just off the garage.… Continue reading Castle Building Centre: Mudroom Makeover

U of S Huskies Advance To Final Four

Source: huskies.usask.ca, Feb 28, 2016 WINNIPEG – The University of Saskatchewan Huskies defeated the University of Winnipeg 3-0 (25-22, 25-23, 25-18) in the third and deciding match of the Canada West Quarter-Final series Sunday afternoon at the Dr. David F. Anderson Gymnasium in Winnipeg. Saskatchewan will advance to the Canada West Men’s Volleyball Final Four… Continue reading U of S Huskies Advance To Final Four

Ice road opens, with limits, to connect Northern Saskatchewan communities

Source: CBC News, CBC Staff, Feb 28, 2016 Ice on Wollaston Lake is thick enough for some traffic For some communities in Northern Saskatchewan the mild winter has restricted access to their ice roads — and essential supplies. However, last week — much later than normal — an ice road over Wollaston Lake was officially… Continue reading Ice road opens, with limits, to connect Northern Saskatchewan communities

Chelsea Carey leads Alberta to Scotties title

Source: CBC Sports, The Canadian Press, Feb 28, 2016 Jennifer Jones and Canada won bronze earlier in the day Chelsea Carey’s curling team won a national women’s curling championship while they were still a work in progress. The host province claimed this year’s Scotties Tournament of Hearts with a 7-6 win over Northern Ontario’s Krista… Continue reading Chelsea Carey leads Alberta to Scotties title

25,000 Syrian refugees in Canada, integration underway

Source: CTV News, CTV Staff, Feb 29, 2016 The federal government met its goal over the weekend to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees to Canada. As the new arrivals adjust to life in this country, one refugee father and his Canadian sponsor describe how the resettlement process worked out for them. Arsho Zakarian helped sponsor Kevork… Continue reading 25,000 Syrian refugees in Canada, integration underway

Kindersley Klippers Road Trip Ends With A Win

Kindersley Social, Feb 29, 2016 The Iron Horse Kindersley Klippers were on the road February 25 – 27th for 3 games. Game 1 kicked off on Thursday, with Notre Dame Hounds. Klippers fell 4-3. Friday saw Game 2 with Estevan Bruins, Klippers fell 7-4. The road trip came to a close on Saturday with a… Continue reading Kindersley Klippers Road Trip Ends With A Win

Feds to seek posthumous pardon for Calgary man sent to prison for being gay

Source: Calgary Herald, Taylor Lambert, Feb. 27, 2016 Hoping to right a wrong from another era, the federal government will recommend a posthumous pardon to a Calgary man who was the only Canadian to be declared a dangerous sexual offender simply because he was gay. “Everett Klippert’s case was instrumental in the government’s decision to… Continue reading Feds to seek posthumous pardon for Calgary man sent to prison for being gay