Winter pelts Saskatchewan highways: Highway 1 closed after Moose Jaw collisions

Source: CBC News, March 22, 2016 Slippery sections on Highways 11 and 16 Thinking about heading out on the province’s highways this morning? Make sure to check the road conditions in your area and think twice about whether you have that roadside emergency pack in your trunk. Saskatchewan roadways are slippery and icy today, after large snowfalls… Continue reading Winter pelts Saskatchewan highways: Highway 1 closed after Moose Jaw collisions

Health Canada reviewing food guide, critics demand drastic changes now

Source: Sophia Harris, CBC News, March 22, 2016  Government says review results coming later this year Critics are calling on Health Canada to immediately overhaul the country’s food guide to help improve the health of Canadians and address the growing obesity crisis. The federal agency says it’s reviewing the almost decade-old document and will announce results later… Continue reading Health Canada reviewing food guide, critics demand drastic changes now

What It Was Like Being a Test Subject in Saskatchewan's LSD Experiments

Source: Geraldine Malone, vice.com, March 21, 2016  It was a pleasant summer afternoon and Kay Parley put on a blue gingham dress she had made for herself before walking to a small cottage in Weyburn, Saskatchewan, where she would take LSD for the first time. It was the 1950s, and Parley was a psychiatric nurse… Continue reading What It Was Like Being a Test Subject in Saskatchewan's LSD Experiments

Liberal budget to see focus on investments, promise of economic growth

Source: Bruce Cheadle, The Canadian Press, March 22, 2016  OTTAWA – Anchors aweigh! The Liberal government will cast off into a sea of red ink with its first federal budget today, ushering in a bold – critics will say foolhardy – expedition in search of government-fostered economic growth. Finance Minister Bill Morneau has already cut… Continue reading Liberal budget to see focus on investments, promise of economic growth

Canadian Medical Association apologizes for controversial blog post

Source: Zak Markan, CBC News, March 21, 2016  Former CMA president Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti says doctors should be on one-year contracts and reviewed A blog post published on the Canadian Medical Association website last week has made waves among doctors around the country — to the point where the CMA has removed it. Dr.… Continue reading Canadian Medical Association apologizes for controversial blog post

Environment Saskatchewan Issues Cougar Advisory

Source: Joey Donnelly, Swift Current Online, March 17, 2016  In Saskatchewan, cougars are a natural part of the landscape, especially in the Cypress Hills region. Although chances of seeing a cougar are slim, you need to be aware of their existence in the area and practice caution and safety when outdoors. According to the Ministry… Continue reading Environment Saskatchewan Issues Cougar Advisory

Suspect Tries to Escape Lawful Custody in Eatonia

Source: Kindersley RCMP, March 21, 2016  At approximately 4:40 pm on Sunday March 20th, 2016, Kindersley RCMP received a driving complaint in Eatonia, Saskatchewan where the suspect vehicle was said to be unregistered and the occupant was driving while disqualified. Constable Earle of the Kindersley RCMP Detachment patrolled Eatonia and was able to locate the… Continue reading Suspect Tries to Escape Lawful Custody in Eatonia

Canada suffers first loss at women’s curling world championships

Source: John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press, March 21, 2016  Chelsea Carey suffered her first loss, falling 6-3 to Russia’s Anna Sidorov SWIFT CURRENT, SASK.—Canada’s Chelsea Carey suffered her first loss at women’s curling world championship Monday, falling 6-3 to Russia’s Anna Sidorova in Draw 6. Russia (3-1) played conservatively in the early going, capitalizing on… Continue reading Canada suffers first loss at women’s curling world championships

Freezing rain warning issued for west central Saskatchewan

Source: CTV News, March 21, 2016  Weather Alert A freezing rain warning has been issued for Kindersley, Rosetown, Biggar, Wilkie, and Macklin. Environment Canada says freezing rain has already been reported in the area, and could turn into snow in the afternoon. Find more details here For the latest news and information on all things… Continue reading Freezing rain warning issued for west central Saskatchewan

Hot Cross Buns

Ingredients: 3/4 cup warm water (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 3 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon instant powdered milk 1/4 cup white sugar 3/8 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 egg white 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon active dry yeast 3/4 cup dried currants 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 egg yolk 2 tablespoons water 1/2 cup… Continue reading Hot Cross Buns