Month: April 2016

RM of Kindersley: Open Fire Ban Update

By RM of Kindersley, April 20th, 2016 Open Fire Ban – April 20th Updated Due to the dry conditions, no open fires or fireworks will be permitted until further notice. With the exception of supervised burning in burn barrels with grate covers. Make sure all cigarettes are completely extinguished and avoid throwing cigarettes from vehicles.

RM of Kindersley: Road Update

By RM of Kindersley, April 28, 2016  April 28th ROAD UPDATE NOTICE: All Heavy Haul Traffic 10 Ton and Over Agricultural/ Oilfield and Others: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: THERE WILL BE NO MORE SPECIAL PERMISSION GIVEN TO MOVE DURING A ROAD RESTRICTION. All Travel is “DRY/FROZEN ROADS” We have tried to let companies use (good discretion/ judgement)… Continue reading RM of Kindersley: Road Update

Data Drag Lines

Humans have innate curiosity.  For all sorts of things.  And I use the term, “things”, on purpose. We set out our data drag lines with morning coffee times and news casts.  We close our days with evening videos and Facebook trolling.  The rest of the day is more of the same. Data can be loosely… Continue reading Data Drag Lines

Spraying: night may not be ideal time

By Robin Booker, The Western Producer, April 28, 2016 In pre-seed burndown, day applications were more effective than night and morning sprays 78 percent of the time EDMONTON — Herbicide companies complete many trials to prove a product’s worth before it’s registered for use, but none of the trials include night spraying . “The scientists… Continue reading Spraying: night may not be ideal time

Food fads: what will be next?

By Ed White, The Western Producer, April 28, 2016  The gluten-free diet was all the rage, but as consumer interest wanes, food makers brace for the next craze The gluten-free fad is fading, but bakers and millers must keep their eyes peeled for the next trend, says Canada Bread’s Connie Morrison. Even if fads fade,… Continue reading Food fads: what will be next?

For Trump, being more 'presidential' could be a mistake

By Matt Kwong, CBC News, April 29, 2016  Rebranding could alienate supporters, expert warns, amid candidate’s sober foreign policy speech Lyin’ Ted.” “Crooked Hillary.” How about “Presidential” Donald? With a general election in his grasp, the Republican presidential front-runner who tarred his rivals Ted Cruz and Hillary Clinton as a liar and a crook now seems… Continue reading For Trump, being more 'presidential' could be a mistake