Month: February 2016

Canadiens’ situation even bleaker than it appears

If there’s one thing we’ve learned about the Montreal Canadiens this season, it’s that they can’t win without getting elite-level goaltending. It’s a fact that makes their current situation even bleaker than it appears. Before any games were played Sunday, Montreal’s chances of making the playoffs stood at 13.7 per cent, according to sportsclubstats.com. n… Continue reading Canadiens’ situation even bleaker than it appears

We made it: Canada now firmly ingrained in NBA fabric

TORONTO – Who would have thought that the only thing that really went wrong with Canada hosting NBA All-Star Weekend would be the anthem? The Canadian anthem, which Victoria, B.C., pop star Nelly Furtado made almost unrecognizable with her very loose interpretation. As for Sting? Hey, he’s no Drake, whose role was limited to vaguely… Continue reading We made it: Canada now firmly ingrained in NBA fabric

Regina Downs Division Leading Brandon

Regina, Saskatchewan – The Regina Pats (24-23-3-4) beat the Brandon Wheat Kings (35-17-2-2) 5-2 at the Brandt Centre before over 6300 fans on Saturday night. Scoring Summary First Period Regina – Adam Brooks (28) from Zablocki and Wagner – 0:22 Second Period Brandon – Tyler Coulter (15) from Hawryluk and Patrick – 9:23 Regina –… Continue reading Regina Downs Division Leading Brandon

Saskatchewan Roughriders' new additions discuss the exchange rate

Ed Gainey has endured more losses than gains when it comes to the Canadian dollar. In 2012 — Gainey’s first CFL season with the Montreal Alouettes — the loonie was trading at close to par with the American dollar. That’s significant because the CFL pays its players in Canadian dollars, unlike the NHL, NBA and Major… Continue reading Saskatchewan Roughriders' new additions discuss the exchange rate

KDAC: Buy 2016-2017 Season Tickets!

Kindersley & District Arts Council Did you know you can buy season tickets for the 2016/2017 season in advance? Contact Kindersley & District Arts Council to get yours!! You get 8 shows for $160.00! That is definitely a steal for the upcoming season! Also, all of the next season shows will start at 8:00 p.m. !

Corb Lund says Alberta diversification bound to happen

Musician says Albertans have the know-how to figure it out Despite Alberta’s economic downturn, a self-described sixth-generation Albertan Corb Lund says that the economy and its industry need to diversify, but he thinks the province “will figure stuff out.” Lund, a country musician, played in Regina and Saskatoon this past week. He spoke with Saskatchewan Weekend host Eric Anderson about… Continue reading Corb Lund says Alberta diversification bound to happen

3 teenagers charged with arson in Regina

Three teenagers have been charged with arson after several suspicious fires in Regina over the weekend. On Saturday, firefighters were called to fires at a vacant house and a garbage bin on the 900 block of Garry Street. Not long after, firefighters responded to a vehicle on fire on the 900 block of Stanley Crescent.… Continue reading 3 teenagers charged with arson in Regina

Sask. farmers call for return of Canadian Wheat Board

Canadian Wheat Board Alliance says cutting of marketing system led to $6.5B loss in 2 years A meeting of Prairie farmers has called for the return of a single-desk system for grain marketing. The Canadian Wheat Board Alliance says more than 50 farmers from the Swan River and Pelly areas of Manitoba and Saskatchewan met… Continue reading Sask. farmers call for return of Canadian Wheat Board