Source: Curling Canada, April 12, 2016 There was a time when the Men’s World Championship signalled the end of the curling season. Once a winner was crowned, clubs would pull the plug on their compressors, and curlers would go outside to find something called “sunshine” and anxiously polish golf clubs until the ground thawed enough… Continue reading CURLING SEASON STILL ROLLING WITH THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP
Month: April 2016
Edmonton police urge 'Creep Catchers' to stay inside the law
Source: Josh Elliot, CTV News, April 14, 2016 Edmonton police say they’d prefer it if a group of pedophile-luring vigilantes would simply have a seat, as they may be doing more harm than good. Staff Sgt. Paul Czerwonka says the so-called “Creep Catchers” are putting themselves in danger and could be potentially disrupting police investigations,… Continue reading Edmonton police urge 'Creep Catchers' to stay inside the law
Chimp flees Japan zoo, tries to avoid capture by climbing electric pole
Sources: The Associated Press, April 14, 2016 TOKYO – A chimpanzee fled from a zoo in northern Japan and tried desperately to avoid being captured by climbing an electric pole. Not for long. Chacha, the male chimp, was on the loose nearly two hours Thursday after it disappeared from the Yagiyama Zoological Park in Sendai,… Continue reading Chimp flees Japan zoo, tries to avoid capture by climbing electric pole
Polar bear cam: Ontario habitat shows frolicking bears to the world
Sources: Taline McPhedran, CTV News, Katie Dangerfield, Global News, April 14, 2016 Polar bears snacking on meat popsicles and swimming in the pool are just some of the things you can see thanks to the Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat’s new EarthCams, broadcasting four live feeds. The Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat in northeastern Ontario has… Continue reading Polar bear cam: Ontario habitat shows frolicking bears to the world
Liver transplant saves young Moose Jaw boy's life
Source: Samanda Bruce, CBC News, April 13, 2016 Kole Cooper’s twin brother, Kage, died last year at 4-years-old. A five-year-old Moose Jaw boy was only expected to live for another two years unless he received a liver transplant. Kole Cooper and his twin brother, Kage, were born with urea cycle disorder, a rare genetic disorder caused… Continue reading Liver transplant saves young Moose Jaw boy's life
SCC rules Metis, non-status Indians are federal responsibility
Source: CTV News, April 14, 2016 The Supreme Court of Canada has unanimously ruled that the country’s Metis and non-status Aboriginals are “Indians” under the Constitution, handing the federal government responsibility of negotiating rights and treaties with thousands of Metis and Aboriginals living off-reserve. The decision sets the stage, for the first time, for First… Continue reading SCC rules Metis, non-status Indians are federal responsibility
Community Showcase Application
Source: Town of Kindersley, April 14, 2016 3rd Annual Community Showcase Event The 3rd annual Community Showcase is scheduled for Saturday, June 11th, 2016! This year the Town of Kindersley has partnered with the Kindersley Chamber of Commerce to bring you a dual event from 3-5pm. The Showcase will be hosted in the Events Centre area… Continue reading Community Showcase Application
RM MARIPOSA , KERROBERT, SK
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Saskatchewan out front at firefighters curling nationals
Source: Joey Smith, Truro Daily News, April 13, 2016 TRURO – Nova Scotia’s Chad Stevens remains in contention for a playoff berth at the Canadian firefighters curling championship. After splitting games yesterday at the Truro Curling Club, Stevens sits tied for second with British Columbia’s Dean Thulin with a record of 6-2. Saskatchewan’s Gregg Tarasoff… Continue reading Saskatchewan out front at firefighters curling nationals
Oceanside Photography and Rogue Ocean Waves
Source: Gannon Burgett, DIY Photography, April 13, 2016 Photographer Gets Taken Out By Rogue Wave While Filming Oceanside Tutorial While out shooting a wonderful tutorial on how to capture and process seascape photography, Hawaiian photographer Raiatea Arcuri had a bit of a spill when a rogue wave took out him and his tripod. The twenty… Continue reading Oceanside Photography and Rogue Ocean Waves