Month: June 2016

Extreme wildfire risk returns to wide area of Saskatchewan

By Kevin O’Conner, CBC News, June 7, 2016  Much of province, and Alberta, is back in fire risk red zone, federal map says What a difference a week makes — when it comes to the risk of forest fires. Natural Resources Canada’s latest fire danger map shows a large red zone — meaning extreme fire… Continue reading Extreme wildfire risk returns to wide area of Saskatchewan

Fuel tax exemption for Sask. farmers under review

By Stefani Langenegger, CBC News, June 7, 2016  Auditor says $121M program does not have clear purpose Saskatchewan’s auditor says a multi-million dollar fuel tax exemption for farmers, which has been in place for 30 years, does not have a clearly-defined purpose. Judy Ferguson released her office’s latest report today, where it was tabled in… Continue reading Fuel tax exemption for Sask. farmers under review

Why This Rush Championship Was Extra Satisfying

By Neil Stevens, laxmagazine.com, June 7, 2016  Derek Keenan is taking the time to appreciate the enormity of what his Saskatchewan Rush accomplished in edging the Buffalo Bandits 11-10 to win the NLL championship Saturday night. “That goal Jeff Cornwall scored with 12 seconds to go, you don’t see that every day,” Keenan said. “It… Continue reading Why This Rush Championship Was Extra Satisfying

University of Calgary paid $20K in ransomware attack

By CBC News, June 7, 2016  No evidence cyberattackers released personal or university data to public The University of Calgary paid a demanded $20,000 after a “ransomware” cyberattack on its computer systems. The university announced the ransom payment Tuesday, a week after the initial attack. “As part of efforts to maintain all options to address… Continue reading University of Calgary paid $20K in ransomware attack

Canada goose and American bald eagle battle it out for the pride of their nations

By Lauren O’Neil, CBC News, June 7, 2016  Want to see an American bald eagle fight a Canada goose? We thought so What’s true in the world of sports stands true for the animal kingdom as well, it seems: Rivalries are always more intense between neighbours. Vancouver Island played host to a metaphorical match-up between… Continue reading Canada goose and American bald eagle battle it out for the pride of their nations

LIVESTOCK: CME live cattle futures finish mostly weak, hogs lower

By Reuters News Service, June 7, 2016  CHICAGO, June 7 (Reuters) – Most Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle contracts closed moderately lower on Tuesday after traders sold deferred months and bought June as wholesale beef values improved, traders said. June live cattle closed up 0.450 cent per lb to 121.225 cents. August ended 0.550 cent… Continue reading LIVESTOCK: CME live cattle futures finish mostly weak, hogs lower

Gold for Swift Current Sonic

By Southwest Booster, June 7, 2016  The Swift Current Sonic participated in the Kindersley Squirt Girls Softball Tournament on Saturday and came home with gold medals. The Sonic got off to a good start in their first game with 20-10 win against the host team from Kindersley. The second game saw the Sonic sneak by… Continue reading Gold for Swift Current Sonic

Viterra hosts grand opening at Kindersley

By Brian Cross, The Western Producer, June 7, 2016  Viterra has officially opened another new inland grain terminal in Western Canada, this one at Kindersley, Sask. Viterra owned another elevator in Kindersley, but that facility was sold to Richardson International in 2013 by Viterra’s parent company, Glencore, along with 18 other country elevators across the… Continue reading Viterra hosts grand opening at Kindersley

KAWS Animal Rescue: Garage Sale Donations Needed!

By KAWS Animal Rescue, June 7, 2016 We are holding our annual Garage Sale on Saturday June 18th. We are still in need of donations of items to sell at this fundraiser. Now is a good time to purge your home and get rid of items you don’t need/want anymore and support a good cause… Continue reading KAWS Animal Rescue: Garage Sale Donations Needed!