By Francois Biber, CBC News, August 31, 2016 Canada already exports wheat with 0.5% dockage, can do the same with canola, Larry Weber says Canada relies heavily on its trade relationship with China, and China knows it. That’s why it’s no surprise the country of 1.4 billion is strong-arming Canadian canola producers into tightening up the… Continue reading Canada can easily meet China's demand for clean canola
Month: August 2016
Oilfield services group pitching rejigged well cleanup proposal to Ottawa
By The Canadian Press, August 30, 2016 CALGARY — The head of an oilfield services lobby group says if Ottawa won’t give the industry money to clean up dormant oilwells, a loan would work just as well. Mark Salkeld, CEO of the Petroleum Services Association of Canada, says he discussed his rejigged pitch with federal… Continue reading Oilfield services group pitching rejigged well cleanup proposal to Ottawa
Sask. Premier Brad Wall confident about PotashCorp-Agrium merger talks
By David Shield, CBC News, August 30, 2016 Wall hopes Saskatchewan will gain jobs if merger goes through Premier Brad Wall believes a potential merger of PotashCorp and Agrium could benefit Saskatchewan. In separate news releases issued Tuesday morning, PotashCorp and Agrium said they were in talks “regarding a merger of equals,” but stressed that… Continue reading Sask. Premier Brad Wall confident about PotashCorp-Agrium merger talks
Residents of Fort McMurray's hardest-hit neighbourhoods return home today
By Jackie Dunham, CTV News, August 31, 2016 Residents from two of the hardest-hit neighbourhoods in Fort McMurray, Abasand and Beacon Hill, are finally allowed to return home on Wednesday. For many of those people, there isn’t a home to return to. Nearly three out of every four houses in Abasand and Beacon Hill were… Continue reading Residents of Fort McMurray's hardest-hit neighbourhoods return home today
Canada Post reaches tentative deal with union, averting job action
By CBC News, August 30, 2016 Draft collective agreements still need to be ratified by mail carriers Following marathon bargaining sessions that reached into the wee hours, Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers have reached tentative agreements, averting a possible mail disruption that had loomed for months. Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk, who had held meetings with… Continue reading Canada Post reaches tentative deal with union, averting job action
Saskatoon launches real time transit app
By CTV News Saskatoon, August 30, 2016 The City of Saskatoon has launched a new app that will allow transit users to see the location of their bus in real time. “We are very excited to announce that real time transit tracking is available on all scheduled Saskatoon Transit routes,” Jim McDonald, Director of Saskatoon… Continue reading Saskatoon launches real time transit app
Friedro's Clothing & More: Get Ready for Fall!
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Fouillards: Cloverdale Exterior Wood Finish
Sunfast Rich exterior wood finishes that provide outstanding UV protection. Ideal for surfaces such as doors, railings, exterior wood furniture, soffits, siding, log homes, and hot tub surrounds. Description Sunfast Exterior Wood Finish Satin is the ultimate transparent, amber coloured exterior wood finish developed to provide excellent durability for exterior vertical wood surfaces such as… Continue reading Fouillards: Cloverdale Exterior Wood Finish
2 Golfview Court, Kindersley -L201688
$149,900 LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Model #143014 Serial #37220V Cert# 12544/06-14546 SIZE/STYLE & LOT SIZE:15’4×76′ mobile home situated on a rented lot EFFECTIVE AGE: Manufactured April 11, 2016 TAXES: Lot Rent- $270/month Town Tax- $85/month MAIN LEVEL: Open concept living room/kitchen with vaulted ceiling. Kitchen offers Ridge mount oak cabinets and ample counter space, 4 appliances and a… Continue reading 2 Golfview Court, Kindersley -L201688
Google reportedly dropping the Nexus brand name from its phones
By Nick Statt, TheVerge.com, August 30, 2016 And moving away from stock Android Google’s newest smartphones won’t be Nexus devices after all. According to Android Central, Google is dropping the Nexus branding with its two upcoming, HTC-made smartphones. Instead, the company is expected to market the devices under a different name and to lean heavily on… Continue reading Google reportedly dropping the Nexus brand name from its phones