By Francois Biber, CBC News, June 26, 2016 The first Jazz Festival had about 80 people back in 1987 What started out as a wild idea by a handful of jazz buffs in Saskatoon three decades ago is now Saskatchewan’s most popular music festival of the summer. In 1987, Jim Hill founded the Saskatchewan Jazz Festival as… Continue reading Saskatchewan Jazz Festival founder returns for 30th anniversary
Month: June 2016
Saskatoon Valkyries take back WWCFL championship against Edmonton Storm
By CBC News, June 25, 2016 Valkyries slam Edmonton Storm 81-6 in WWCFL championship game The Saskatoon Valkyries left no doubt they are the best women’s football team in Western Canada. The Valkyries beat the Edmonton Storm 81-6 to take the Western Women’s Canadian Football League championship title. Read full story here…
Squamish BASE jumper dead after parachute reportedly malfunctions
By The Canadian Press, June 26, 2016 BC Coroners Service now investigating as they confirm victim a male A BASE jumper has died in a plunge from a popular British Columbia mountain, after his parachute apparently failed to open until it was too late, Mounties say. The man — who has not been identified — jumped from the first peak… Continue reading Squamish BASE jumper dead after parachute reportedly malfunctions
Canada bests China to remain unbeaten at FIVB Volleyball World League
By CBC Sports, June 25, 2016 ‘It was a really clean game,’ says Team Canada’s John Gordon Perrin The Canadian men’s volleyball team took down China in straight sets Saturday to remain unbeaten at the FIVB Volleyball World League tournament in Saskatoon. Volleyball Canada said a crowd of 2,436 were in attendance to watch the… Continue reading Canada bests China to remain unbeaten at FIVB Volleyball World League
Looming Canada Post work stoppage has medical marijuana producers scrambling
By Amanda Pfeffer, CBC News, June 27, 2016 ‘It’s kind of scary,’ says patient as dispute threatens deliveries Licensed medical marijuana producers have been warned to stop using mail delivery ahead of a potential Canada Post strike or lockout in early July. The postal service says it started telling producers on Friday that if a strike or lockout… Continue reading Looming Canada Post work stoppage has medical marijuana producers scrambling
Three Amigos talks: Canada pushing Mexico to fully reopen beef market
By Janyce McGregor, CBC News, June 27, 2016 Mexican market for beef from Canadian cattle over 30 months of age never reopened after BSE closures Canada is pushing Mexico to fully reopen its market to Canadian beef, and hopes to announce a breakthrough at this week’s North American leaders summit. If it succeeds, it will be an… Continue reading Three Amigos talks: Canada pushing Mexico to fully reopen beef market
12th Avenue Fashions: Accessories
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To Itch or Not to Itch
TO ITCH OR NOT TO ITCH-THAT IS THE QUESTION At this time of the year, to itch or not to itch is a big question for some dogs. One of the seasonal reasons for this incessant itching is fleas or ticks. Every day thoroughly check your pet’s ears, eyes, neck and any other particularly vulnerable… Continue reading To Itch or Not to Itch
Pro kite flyers take over Swift Current, Sask., for festival
By CBC News, June 25, 2016 Windscape Kite Festival runs June 25 to 26 in Swift Current, Sask. Professional kite flyer Jean Lamoureux is ready to show off his dance in the sky this weekend. Lamoreaux is in the province for the Windscape Kite Festival in Swift Current. Every year, kites of all shapes and sizes… Continue reading Pro kite flyers take over Swift Current, Sask., for festival
JEM Security: Custom Systems
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