Source: The Canadian Press, March 27, 2016 Win in Saskatoon clinches playoff spot for Rush The Saskatchewan Rush lacrosse team has clinched a playoff spot after downing the Toronto Rock 13-8 on Saturday in Saskatoon. Mark Matthews had two goals and four assists and Robert Church had a goal and five helpers in the National Lacrosse League game. Dan… Continue reading Saskatchewan Rush lacrosse team downs Toronto Rock 13-8
Month: March 2016
Leaders 'fired up' as Saskatchewan election enters home stretch
Source: The Canadian Press, March 27, 2016 REGINA — Campaign promises have been made, political leaders have faced off in a debate and now the Saskatchewan election is in the home stretch. The final week of the 27-day campaign is starting. Advance voting takes place from March 29 to April 2 and election day is… Continue reading Leaders 'fired up' as Saskatchewan election enters home stretch
World women's curling championship: Canada falls to Russia in bronze match
Source: John-Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press, March 27, 2016 Switzerland wins 3rd consecutive title Russia’s Anna Sidorova edged Canada’s Chelsea Carey 9-8 to capture the bronze medal Sunday at the women’s curling world championship in Swift Current, Sask. It marked the third meeting between the two rinks at the tournament, with Sidorova winning in the round… Continue reading World women's curling championship: Canada falls to Russia in bronze match
Train bridge fire in Porcupine Plain, Sask., an accident, remorseful man says
Source: John Weidlich, CBC News, March 27, 2016 Grass fire ignited timbers of structure built in 1929 A retired man living on property near an old train bridge in rural Saskatchewan is expressing deep remorse after a grass fire he started grew out of control and ignited the structure Friday. “It was an accident,” Brian… Continue reading Train bridge fire in Porcupine Plain, Sask., an accident, remorseful man says
1 in 67 million: Alberta couple wins baby lottery with identical quadruplets
Source: Sarah Kraus, Global News, March 27, 2016 A couple from Northern Alberta is expecting identical quadruplet girls in the coming weeks Naturally conceiving identical quadruplets is extremely rare – so a couple from Hythe, Alta. couldn’t believe they had won the baby lottery. Tim and Bethani Webb married in June 2015. The couple, in their… Continue reading 1 in 67 million: Alberta couple wins baby lottery with identical quadruplets
Canada's defence budget heads back to the future
Source: Terry Milewski, CBC News, March 27, 2016 New Liberal budget puts off billions in defence spending to make numbers look better “Meet the new boss. Same as the old boss,” sang The Who in their 1971 classic, Won’t Get Fooled Again. Sadly, though, for geezers who recall that brave song from 45 years ago,… Continue reading Canada's defence budget heads back to the future
Ice patrol to honour Titanic victims in Halifax
Source: Aly Thomson, The Canadian Press, March 27, 2016 HALIFAX — Members of an international ice patrol that formed as a result of the sinking of the Titanic will be in Halifax this week for a ceremony to commemorate the more than 1,500 people who died in the disaster. United States Coast Guard Cmdr. Gabrielle… Continue reading Ice patrol to honour Titanic victims in Halifax
Klippers Finish Season With Valiant Effort
Kindersley Social, March 28, 2016 The Kindersley Klippers gave a hard battle last Saturday night on the ice. Game 5 of the Quarter Finals was hosted by the Battlefords North Stars. After valiant effort, the Klippers finished the season to their devision rivals. Final score was 3-1.
Murlin Electronics Spring Clean Event: Breville Cutting Board
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Aberdeen Easter ‘Miracle’ Tree
Source: Clark’s Crossing Gazette, March 24, 2016 Aberdeen Easter ‘Miracle’ Tree sparks friendly competition Miracles are hard to come by. Like money, they don’t typically grow on trees. But in the vibrant town of Aberdeen, an Easter “Miracle” Tree is currently ‘sprouting’ eggs. Last Christmas, Aberdeen Christmas Miracles assisted a family of five whose house… Continue reading Aberdeen Easter ‘Miracle’ Tree