Source: Eric Grenier, CBC News, March 23, 2016 Republican front-runner could lose big to a Democrat, with Bernie Sanders even stronger than Clinton As the Donald Trump train continues to roll after winning Arizona and all of its delegates on Tuesday, the question of how Trump might fare against the Democrats becomes more and more relevant.… Continue reading Donald Trump persuading Republicans, but would lose to Hillary Clinton, polls suggest
Month: March 2016
Recap: Klippers Game 3
Source: Craig Stein, SJHL, March 23, 2016 The Battlefords North Stars are now one win away from a berth in the Semi-Finals, after their 7-4 win over Kindersley in Game 3, putting them up 3-0 in the series. The Klippers led 3-2 early in the third period, before the Stars rattled off five goals in… Continue reading Recap: Klippers Game 3
Gronsdahl, Kleiter, Erickson 2016 U18 Champions
Source: Susan Lang, CurlSask, March 21, 2016 A Sunday Filled with Drama Three Ramada U18 Championship teams were declared Sunday, March 20th at the Callie Curling Club in Regina as the Open, Men’s and Women’s titles were contested throughout the day. The first champion came from the Sunday 9:00 AM draw and it was the Rylan… Continue reading Gronsdahl, Kleiter, Erickson 2016 U18 Champions
Prairie Spirit schools planning cuts to teacher, education assistant positions
Source: CTV News, March 22, 2016 Report cards and pink slips could be handed out at Prairie Spirit schools at the end of this school year. The school division is estimating a $3-million funding shortfall for the 2016-17 year and says 74 positions — including teachers, education assistants and other staff — could be cut… Continue reading Prairie Spirit schools planning cuts to teacher, education assistant positions
10 semis drive off Trans-Canada Highway east of Regina after snowfall
Source: CBC News, March 22, 2016 Mounties say people driving too fast for the weather conditions At least 10 reports of semi-trucks driving into the ditch on Highway 1 kept Indian Head Mounties busy Tuesday as the province got another blast of winter. “From semis hitting the ditch to jack-knifing, people were driving too fast… Continue reading 10 semis drive off Trans-Canada Highway east of Regina after snowfall
Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall calls federal budget 'disappointing'
Source: Micki Cowan, CBC News, March 22, 2016 Wall hoping for $570M to balance money he says province pays into equalization Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says what he’s seen so far of the federal budget is “disappointing.” The budget that was revealed in Ottawa on Tuesday afternoon includes an increase in infrastructure spending and changes to employment insurance… Continue reading Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall calls federal budget 'disappointing'
Edmonton man, 65, makes bid for knuckle push-up world record
Source: CTV News, March 23, 2016 With his back straightened and his knuckles firmly planted on the ground, an Edmonton man made his bid for Guinness World Record fame. Alan Waselenchuk clocked 91 knuckle push-ups in a minute in his attempt to break the world record, which is currently held by an American man who… Continue reading Edmonton man, 65, makes bid for knuckle push-up world record
Seven Canadians among latest to receive Carnegie medals for heroism
Source: The Canadian Press, March 23, 2016 PITTSBURGH – Seven Canadians are among two dozen people being honoured with the latest Carnegie medals for heroism. They include Adam James Tarnowski, 31, of Onoway, Alta., who helped rescue a man from a crashed and burning truck in Stony Plain, Alta., in July 2014. John W. Gallie,… Continue reading Seven Canadians among latest to receive Carnegie medals for heroism
Movie Review: Born To Be Blue
In Theaters – Born To Be Blue Average Rating: 6.8/10 Want to See: 89% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet Movie Info: Ethan Hawke lights up the screen as jazz legend Chet Baker, whose tumultuous life is thrillingly reimagined with wit, verve, and style to burn. In the 1950s, Baker was one of the most famous trumpeters in the… Continue reading Movie Review: Born To Be Blue
Federal budget 2016: Highlights of Bill Morneau's first budget
Source: CBC News, March 22, 2016 Big deficits to fund spending on families, infrastructure and Indigenous peoples Finance Minister Bill Morneau has tabled a budget that forecasts big deficits over the next five years and beyond to finance a new tax-free monthly child benefit, more money for First Nations, infrastructure spending and extended employment insurance… Continue reading Federal budget 2016: Highlights of Bill Morneau's first budget