Month: July 2016

Brooke Henderson leads Olympic golf team to Rio

By Callum NG, CBC Sports, July 19, 2016   It’s official. Brooke Henderson, Alena Sharp, David Hearn, and Graham DeLaet are the golfers set to represent Canada in Rio, Golf Canada and the Canadian Olympic Committee announced Tuesday. The four booked their tickets based on securing a top-60 spot on the Olympic golf rankings, which was… Continue reading Brooke Henderson leads Olympic golf team to Rio

Reduced – 618 Main St., Eston-L201530

    $189,000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION:                Lot 6, Block 16, Plan CA394  SIZE/STYLE & LOT SIZE:            Approx. 1074 sq. ft. Bi Level on a 45’x130’ corner lot  EFFECTIVE AGE:                           Built in 1977  TAXES:                                             $2600 in 2014  MAIN LEVEL:                                   Front entrance has stairway to top level and basement. The living room is located at the front of… Continue reading Reduced – 618 Main St., Eston-L201530

Hot, humid Tuesday for parts of Saskatchewan

By CBC News, July 19, 2016  Humidex values are expected to reach the upper 30s in some regions Environment Canada is alerting people in Saskatchewan’s southeast corner to expect hot weather and high humidity on Tuesday. Temperatures in the low 30s, combined with high humidity, are expected to push humidex values into the upper 30s… Continue reading Hot, humid Tuesday for parts of Saskatchewan

Pokemon Go fans discovering Saskatchewan in quest to catch 'em all

By CBC News, July 18, 2016  Pokemon Go became officially available in Canada on Sunday If you are seeing more people than usual walking around downtown, or in the park, or in your backyard, fixated on their cellphones and seemingly oblivious to life around them, you’ve likely spotted a Pokemon trainer. They are playing Pokemon… Continue reading Pokemon Go fans discovering Saskatchewan in quest to catch 'em all

Green and White team up with Red Cross to help flooded communities

By CBC News, July 18, 2016   Starting Monday, donations will be made from all tickets sales for Friday’s game against Ottawa The Saskatchewan Roughriders have had a couple of difficult weeks, but nothing compared to their fans in flood-ravaged communities. With that in mind, the Riders are teaming up with the Red Cross to… Continue reading Green and White team up with Red Cross to help flooded communities

Canada Revenue Agency scam results in $70,000 in losses

By Cresol Agecoutay, CTV News, July 18, 2016  Seventeen individuals in Saskatchewan have been a victim to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) fraud with nearly $70,000 in reported losses since the beginning of 2016. This year alone, the CRA scam has brought 850 complaints to the RCMP Detachment in Saskatchewan and that does not include… Continue reading Canada Revenue Agency scam results in $70,000 in losses

Woman caught in Lake Erie rip current rescued by kite boarder

By The Canadian Press, July 18, 2016  WAINFLEET, Ont. – A 40-year-old Toronto man used his kite board Monday afternoon to help rescue a New York state woman from a rip current in Lake Erie. Niagara Region police say the 37-year-old woman and her family were swimming off Augustine Beach south of Wainfleet, Ont., when… Continue reading Woman caught in Lake Erie rip current rescued by kite boarder

2 Air Transat pilots charged with being impaired ahead of Glasgow to Toronto flight

By CBC News, July 19, 2016  Plane’s cabin crew raised the alarm ahead of Monday flight Two Air Transat pilots have been arrested in Scotland on suspicion of being under the influence of alcohol before they were due to fly a transatlantic flight to Toronto yesterday, authorities say. The captain and first officer — aged 37 and 39, respectively… Continue reading 2 Air Transat pilots charged with being impaired ahead of Glasgow to Toronto flight

Tavia Laliberte elected Chair of Sask Sport Inc

By Yorktown This Week (Press Release), July 19, 2016  Tavia Laliberte was elected Chair of Sask Sport Inc.’s Board of Directors today at the sport federation’s annual general meeting in Regina. Laliberte joined the board in 2014 after being nominated by the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation. She has served on the… Continue reading Tavia Laliberte elected Chair of Sask Sport Inc