Month: April 2016

Eston RCMP Investigating Mischief

Source: Eston RCMP, April 14, 2016  Members of the Eston RCMP have been working on a mischief file at a farm a quarter mile north of Eston. Sometime in the evening of April 12th and the morning of April 13th, 2016, multiple vehicles, had their windows broken. If anyone has information pertaining to these or any… Continue reading Eston RCMP Investigating Mischief

Should I have my engine flushed?

In short, the answer is yes.   Having your engine flushed regularly, say once a year, helps to keep the inside of your engine cleaner.  Why is this important?  Keeping your engine clean helps to keep it running at peak efficiency meaning better protection, faster circulation, smoother performance and longer engine life.  As well, your… Continue reading Should I have my engine flushed?

How accurate is my oil life monitor?

Like most people I was initially a little skeptical of their accuracy.  However, my thinking has changed.   There is no sensor in the engine that senses oil condition.  The oil life expectancy is calculated by complex algorithms using data from driver throttle input, engine load conditions, altitude and ambient temperatures.  This all determines when… Continue reading How accurate is my oil life monitor?

Backes gets OT winner, Blues beat Blackhawks

Source: The Canadian Press, TSN.ca, April 13, 2016  ST. LOUIS – Brian Elliott thwarted the Chicago Blackhawks at every turn. The St. Louis Blues goalie was every bit as good as he was in the regular season, earning his first career playoff shutout in a 1-0 overtime victory over the defending Stanley Cup champions on… Continue reading Backes gets OT winner, Blues beat Blackhawks

Ontario Should Pay Close Attention To B.C.

Source: Christine Van Geyn, TaxPayer.com, April 14, 2016 TORONTO – B.C. Finance Minister Michael de Jong is in Hogtown this week to speak to the Toronto Region Board of Trade about opportunities for economic growth in both his province and Ontario. Taxpayers here in Ontario should hope and pray that their finance minister, Charles Sousa, will be in… Continue reading Ontario Should Pay Close Attention To B.C.

'The system is rigged': widespread dissatisfaction among US voters

Source: Lauren Gambino, The Guardian, April 13, 2016  Three hundred readers who responded to a Guardian callout expressed serious misgivings about how the Republican and Democratic parties select nominees An angry Donald Trump supporter in Colorado set fire to his Republican party registration card. The Democratic superdelegates supporting Hillary Clinton are fielding an influx of… Continue reading 'The system is rigged': widespread dissatisfaction among US voters

72-year-old Tucson woman, dog survived 9 days in Arizona wilderness

Source: Danielle Quijada, The Republic, azcentral.com, April 13, 2016  A 72-year-old woman and her dog survived in the Gila County wilderness for nine days before being rescued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety on Saturday. Ann Rodgers and her dog survived by drinking creek water and eating berries and plants, according to reports by law-enforcement officials. A… Continue reading 72-year-old Tucson woman, dog survived 9 days in Arizona wilderness

Longest-serving Saskatchewan civil servant to retire after 52 years

Source: CBC News, April 13, 2016  After nearly 53 years on the job, a Saskatchewan civil servant is ready for retirement. Walter Mikulsky started his career in the public service in 1963 and — with 52 years and seven months under his belt — he is the longest-serving government employee currently working in the province.… Continue reading Longest-serving Saskatchewan civil servant to retire after 52 years