By Thomson Reuters, July 14, 2016 ‘The FDIC’s intent to evade congressional oversight is a serious offence,’ said congressional committee chair The Chinese government likely hacked computers at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in 2010, 2011 and 2013 and employees at the U.S. banking regulator covered up the intrusions, according to a congressional report on… Continue reading Likely hack of U.S. banking regulator by China covered up, says report
Month: July 2016
2016-2017 Master Men’s Schedule
By Ashley Howard, Curlsask.ca, July 14, 2016 CURLSASK is pleased to announce the competition schedule and locations for the 2016/2017 Master Men’s Season. Shellbrook will play host to the 12 team provincial championship. Teams will qualify via regional play. See all dates and locations below. Read full schedule here…
4 Saskatchewan communities under states of emergency
By CBC News, July 13, 2016 350 claims filed with provincial disaster assistance program Four Saskatchewan communities are currently under states of emergency. The towns of Carrot River, Arborfield, the rural municipality of Arborfield and, most recently, Shoal Lake First Nation have all been impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding. Read full article here…
Roughriders' rookie linebacker making an impression
By Glenn Reid, CBC News, July 14, 2016 Samuel Eguavoen off to an impressive start even though Riders are not For a guy who hadn’t heard of Saskatchewan or the Canadian Football League until just a few months ago, Samuel Eguavoen is having a blast — and opposing players have the bruises to prove it. Eguavoen has… Continue reading Roughriders' rookie linebacker making an impression
'We may see some damage': Crop expert worried about wet Sask. fields
By CBC News, July 14, 2016 Status of the crop may not be known until things dry out A rainy stretch of weather, including several downpours, has led to concern in Saskatchewan about the state of this year’s crop. Earlier in the growing season, many farmers were expressing optimism about how things were developing. Read… Continue reading 'We may see some damage': Crop expert worried about wet Sask. fields
Air Canada ordered to fix hundreds of baggage trucks after fatality
By Dave Seglins, Chelsea Gomez, CBC News, July 14, 2016 Family wants answers and compensation after breadwinner son killed on the job Air Canada has been ordered to fix hundreds of baggage handling trucks at airports across the country following the death of an airline employee in Toronto this spring. Baggage handler Ian Henrey Pervez,… Continue reading Air Canada ordered to fix hundreds of baggage trucks after fatality
Live Music Saskatoon: Sevendust
Date: Friday 12 August 2016 Doors open: 20:30 Location: Saskatoon Event Centre, Saskatoon, SK Find tickets on songkick.com
Pilot dies in crash of small plane in rural area of Saskatchewan
By The Canadian Press, July 14, 2016 HOEY, Sask. — There’s been another fatal crash involving a small passenger plane on the Prairies. RCMP say the pilot of a light plane was found dead on the scene when emergency personnel responded to a crash one kilometre north of Hoey, Sask., on Wednesday evening. Mounties said… Continue reading Pilot dies in crash of small plane in rural area of Saskatchewan
'The smell is atrocious': Mounds of dead fish flies pile up in Gimli, Man.
By The Canadian Press, July 14, 2016 GIMLI, Man. — Mounds of ankle-deep fish flies are piling up in the Manitoba town of Gimli where town workers are scooping them with shovels and filling dozens of garbage bags at a time. Park patrol supervisor Gibby Finnbogason says the town on the shore of Lake Winnipeg… Continue reading 'The smell is atrocious': Mounds of dead fish flies pile up in Gimli, Man.
Huskies: Dyck Named Interim Men's Volleyball Coach For 2016-17 Season
By Huskies Staff, huskies.usask.ca, July 13, 2016 University of Saskatchewan Huskie men’s volleyball head coach Brian Gavlas will be taking his professional leave of absence during the 2016-17 season. Taking over the reins of the Canada West silver medalist Huskies as the interim head coach will be Joel Dyck. Dyck has been an assistant coach… Continue reading Huskies: Dyck Named Interim Men's Volleyball Coach For 2016-17 Season