Source: Dustin Saracini, The Battlefords News-Optimist, March 23, 2016 The Saskatchewan Rush had a record breaking game against the Vancouver Stealth in Langley, BC last weekend. The green and black put up an enormous offensive game, scoring 24 goals in a 24-16 victory. It was the first time in team history where they had put… Continue reading Saskatchewan Rush with a 24-goal performance
Month: March 2016
Why Cuba is no longer a third rail in U.S. politics
Julian Zelizer, CNN, Monday, March 21, 2016 This week President Barack Obama is in Cuba, the first commander in chief to visit the country since Calvin Coolidge in 1928. When Coolidge arrived in Cuba, The Saturday Evening Post’s Beverly Smith Jr. later recalled, “The crowds were tremendous and enthusiastic. They cheered themselves hoarse for Presidente… Continue reading Why Cuba is no longer a third rail in U.S. politics
1 dead in head-on dirt bike crash north of Belle Plaine, Sask.
Source: CBC News, March 24, 2016 RCMP airlifted second rider to hospital with undetermined injuries A late night, head-on crash between two dirt bikes north of Belle Plaine, Sask., has left one rider dead and a second rider injured and in hospital. It happened Wednesday night at approximately 10:49 p.m. CST, when RCMP members from… Continue reading 1 dead in head-on dirt bike crash north of Belle Plaine, Sask.
Plunging oil prices take toll on Estevan, Sask.'s economy
Source: Glenn Reid, CBC News, March 24, 2016 From the Energy City to the quiet city: Estevan’s economy rides the roller coaster of oil prices It’s called the ‘Energy City’, but these days Estevan, Sask. is more like the quiet city. The plunging price of oil is pulling the small southeast Saskatchewan down with it. The hub of many… Continue reading Plunging oil prices take toll on Estevan, Sask.'s economy
Spirited sparring during leaders' debate in Regina
Source: John Weidlich, CBC News, March 23, 2016 Leaders clash over … most everything Spirited verbal sparring highlighted a debate Wednesday night when Saskatchewan Party leader Brad Wall faced NDP leader Cam Broten for a one-hour exchange ahead of the provincial election April 4. The two leaders covered a range of issues, from the economy,… Continue reading Spirited sparring during leaders' debate in Regina
Kindersley Composite School: 'Bounce Back' Week
Source: Heidi Marchant, Kindersley Composite School Facebook, March 23, 2016 The Kindersley Composite School SLC recently held their first ever “Bounce Back” week to raise awareness of mental health and self care strategies. This took place from March 15-18. The concept of this initiative came from our student leaders who attended the Canadian Student Leadership… Continue reading Kindersley Composite School: 'Bounce Back' Week
Live Music Saskatoon – Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles
Date: Monday, April 25, 2016 Time: 7:30PM Location: TCU Place, 35 – 22nd Street East, Saskatoon, SK Find tickets on tcutickets.ca
Montreal man owes $62K in unpaid taxes for Airbnb rentals
Source: CTV News, March 23, 2016 Over four years, Dany Papineau claims he’s made more than $200,000 renting properties with Airbnb. “It changed my life so much, that I started telling everyone about Airbnb,” Papineau told CTV Montreal. The Montrealer, who has been dubbed “Quebec’s King of Airbnb,” even went as far as launching a… Continue reading Montreal man owes $62K in unpaid taxes for Airbnb rentals
SOUTH KOREA STEALS WAY TO WIN OVER CANADA AT FORD WORLDS
Source: Curling Canada, March 23, 2016 SWIFT CURRENT — The odds are long for South Korea to make the playoffs at the Ford World Women’s Curling Championship, presented by Meridian Manufacturing, but the team pulled a shocking upset on the afternoon draw Wednesday. Down two coming home without the hammer, South Korea’s Ji Sun Kim… Continue reading SOUTH KOREA STEALS WAY TO WIN OVER CANADA AT FORD WORLDS
Vancouver Canucks Game Review: 5 Losses, Shutout Streak Now at Record Level
Source: Carol Schram, Hockey Buzz, March 22, 2016 For the third straight game, the Vancouver Canucks failed to score a goal. Their current losing streak has now reached a season-high five games after a 2-0 defeat at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Here are your highlights: The members of #TankNation are rejoicing,… Continue reading Vancouver Canucks Game Review: 5 Losses, Shutout Streak Now at Record Level