Month: August 2016

Knighted penguin Sir Nils Olav inspects his guard and gets promoted to Brigadier

By Keely Lockhart, The Telegramph.co.uk, August 22, 2016  King penguin ‘Sir Nils Olav’ inspects Royal Norwegian Guard A highly decorated king penguin has been given a promotion in a special ceremony at Edinburgh Zoo. Resident king penguin Sir Nils Olav is an honorary member of the King of Norway’s Guard and gets to inspect the soldiers… Continue reading Knighted penguin Sir Nils Olav inspects his guard and gets promoted to Brigadier

Fellow Republicans still waiting for Trump's promised cash

By Chad Day and Julie Bykowicz, The Associated Press, August 23, 2016  WASHINGTON — Donald Trump portrays himself as an indispensable cash resource for fellow Republicans up and down the ballot. But while Trump is pulling in donor checks, an Associated Press review of campaign finance filings shows most of his fellow Republicans are still waiting… Continue reading Fellow Republicans still waiting for Trump's promised cash

Long-anticipated lobbyist registry coming into force in Saskatchewan

By The Canadian Press, August 22, 2016  Companies and individuals attempting to influence the Saskatchewan government now have to register as lobbyists. A website has been launched so the public can see a list of people who work to influence all politicians and civil servants on behalf of organizations or groups. Conflict of interest commissioner… Continue reading Long-anticipated lobbyist registry coming into force in Saskatchewan

Big obstacles for tiny houses in Saskatchewan cities

By CBC News, August 22, 2016  Neither Saskatoon nor Regina allow the tiny, secondary homes For three years now, Dustin Main has been hoping to build a tiny house — a small, secondary home — on a lot that his family already owns a house on in Saskatoon. “The good thing is that the city has… Continue reading Big obstacles for tiny houses in Saskatchewan cities

Crazy crash spree ends with Regina police using spike belt

By CBC News, August 23, 2016  Numerous charges expected against man, 26 A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charges are pending following a rampage of vehicle crashes and near-crashes on Regina’s streets yesterday. Police say there were at least three vehicle collisions, two crashes involving a tree and a fence and three near-collisions —… Continue reading Crazy crash spree ends with Regina police using spike belt

Skydiver with a fear of heights prepares for 1000th jump

By Katie Raskina, CBC News, August 22, 2016  Grenfell native admits climbing ladders still gives him the jitters When Jason Warren dived out of a plane for the first time 15 years ago, he had a fear of heights. Since then, he has completed close to 1,000 jumps and today he says he feels most… Continue reading Skydiver with a fear of heights prepares for 1000th jump

U of S vaccine could save millions of pigs and millions of dollars

By CBC News, August 22, 2016  Breakthrough happens in level 3 containment labs Field testing is underway, but it appears researchers at the University of Saskatchewan have developed a vaccine to combat a virus that has killed millions of pigs and cost the industry hundreds of millions. “This is great news for the swine industry both… Continue reading U of S vaccine could save millions of pigs and millions of dollars

Heavy rain washes out roads, floods basements near Edmonton

By The Canadian Press, August 23, 2016  WESTLOCK, Alta. — Heavy rain has caused significant flooding in areas north and west of Edmonton. The Alberta government had issued an emergency alert for Westlock on Monday night but cancelled it early Tuesday as floodwaters began to recede. The government said there were still areas under water,… Continue reading Heavy rain washes out roads, floods basements near Edmonton

U.S. partiers wash up in Canada, blown across St. Clair River

By Greg Layson, CBC News, August 22, 2016 ‘We had 1,500 people who were in complete need of help, and everyone walked away alive’ An estimated 1,500 Americans illegally and unexpectedly washed up in Canada late Sunday after strong winds blew them across the St. Clair River near Sarnia, Ont. They were participating in the… Continue reading U.S. partiers wash up in Canada, blown across St. Clair River