Month: July 2016

Tractor, semi-truck in crash on Highway 1 near Swift Current

By CBC News, July 27, 2016  Traffic blocked for several hours A crash involving a semi-truck and a tractor closed the Trans-Canada Highway in both directions for several hours on Tuesday. It happened around 10:40 p.m. CST on the Trans-Canada, also known as Highway 1, about 13 kilometres west of Swift Current. Read full article… Continue reading Tractor, semi-truck in crash on Highway 1 near Swift Current

623 4th Ave. West, Kindersley -L201680

$299,000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION:  Lot 2 Block 74 Plan G893 SIZE/STYLE & LOT SIZE:Approx. 1008 sq. ft. bungalow on 6250 sq. ft. lot EFFECTIVE AGE:  Built in 1965 TAXES:  $2206.51 in 2016  MAIN LEVEL:                                  Front entrance opens to a good size foyer with entrance to the living room. Kitchen has a good size eating area attached. Completing the… Continue reading 623 4th Ave. West, Kindersley -L201680

Riders receiver Naaman Roosevelt among top CFL performers of the week

By The Canadian Press, July 26, 2016  Hamilton quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, Saskatchewan receiver Naaman Roosevelt and Edmonton quarterback Mike Reilly have been named the CFL top performers of the week. Masoli led the Ticats to a dramatic 25-point comeback win against defending Grey Cup champion Edmonton on Thursday. He broke a CFL record for most… Continue reading Riders receiver Naaman Roosevelt among top CFL performers of the week

Husky clarifies timeline of North Saskatchewan River oil spill discovery

By Geoff Leo, CBC News, July 26, 2016  Incident report shows Husky Energy discovered problems on Wednesday night Husky Energy issued a release on Tuesday afternoon as a “clarification” of the timeline surrounding the leak of 200-250 cubic meters of oil into the North Saskatchewan River. Earlier in the day, the provincial government released a report on… Continue reading Husky clarifies timeline of North Saskatchewan River oil spill discovery

William and Kate's 2nd royal visit to Canada will be this fall

By Kathleen Harris, CBC News, July 27, 2016  Duke and Duchess of Cambridge ‘delighted’ to visit Yukon, British Columbia Prince William and his wife Kate Middleton will visit British Columbia and Yukon this fall during their second royal visit to Canada. Gov.-Gen. David Johnston made the announcement today in a news release. Read full article here…

Travis’ heroics take centre stage in wild Blue Jays win over Padres

By Arden Zwelling, Sportsnet.ca, July 26, 2016  TORONTO — Devon Travis wasn’t going to give in. The plucky little Toronto Blue Jays second baseman was standing at the plate with two on, one out, and a full count in the bottom of the 12th inning against San Diego Padres reliever Carlos Villanueva, fouling off pitch… Continue reading Travis’ heroics take centre stage in wild Blue Jays win over Padres

Churchill mayor angry over sudden shutdown of port

By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press, July 26, 2016  WINNIPEG — Politicians, workers and farmers say they were blindsided by news that the Port of Churchill in northern Manitoba is effectively shutting down. “It totally came out of nowhere, actually, and the community is just shocked by it all,” Churchill Mayor Mike Spence said Tuesday.… Continue reading Churchill mayor angry over sudden shutdown of port

Penguins forward Chris Kunitz brings Stanley Cup to Regina

By CBC News, July 26, 2016  Kunitz has won the Stanley Cup 3 times with Anaheim and Pittsburgh A three-time Stanley Cup champion brought hockey’s greatest prize back to Regina on Tuesday. Pittsburgh Penguins forward Chris Kunitz, who grew up in the Queen City, won the 2016 Stanley Cup in June. Read full article here…

R.M. of Kindersley: July 26th Road Update

By R.M. of Kindersley, July 26, 2016  Road Update – July 26th – 1:30pm Providing that there is no more rain we are allowing travel on all roads that are in good condition for travel!  Effective 5:00pm this evening.  Some side roads and leases still need more time to dry. Please travel on dry roads only.… Continue reading R.M. of Kindersley: July 26th Road Update