Month: August 2016

Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert gets $5M from Husky for oil spill cleanup

By The Canadian Press, August 15, 2016  PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. — A city that was forced to close its water intakes after an oil spill on the North Saskatchewan River has received a $5-million payment from Husky Energy. The city of Prince Albert said the initial payment will help cover direct costs and indirect losses… Continue reading Saskatchewan city of Prince Albert gets $5M from Husky for oil spill cleanup

Sweden still wants 'invasive species' ban on Canada-U.S. lobster

By Paul Withers, CBC News, August 16, 2016  ‘Precautionary approach’ used to justify Sweden’s claim Sweden is not backing away from its campaign to ban the import of live lobsters into the European Union, arguing a “precautionary approach” justifies its claim that the presence of North American lobsters in European waters constitutes an invasive species… Continue reading Sweden still wants 'invasive species' ban on Canada-U.S. lobster

Canada upsets Italy, advances to Olympic volleyball quarter-finals

By CBC Sports, August 16, 2016  Will play Russia in the quarter-finals Wednesday Canada’s men’s volleyball team came to Rio wanting to see how they’d stack up against the world’s best. Ranked 12th in the world, the underdog Canadian team has been keeping up so far. Tyler Sanders hit the winning ace to lift Canada… Continue reading Canada upsets Italy, advances to Olympic volleyball quarter-finals

Rock The River Festival

Saskatoon’s Classic Rock Festival Dates: August 19-21, 2016 Location: Delta Bessborough Gardens, Saskatoon, SK The bands selected for the inaugural year of ROCK THE RIVER still love to perform, entertain and tour. They play the music you loved back then and still love today. Classic tunes from the likes of: Sass Jordan David Wilcox Starship featuring Mickey… Continue reading Rock The River Festival

Just a Thought From Maggie Mae

According to me, Maggie Mae-Westie extraordinaire the following should always be: ==food and water dish filled every day ==generous amounts of pats and ‘atta girl, Maggie ==dry place to tuck in out of the rain Pretty good list – but wait – I live better than most kids in this world. How many would love… Continue reading Just a Thought From Maggie Mae

Teachings Of The Pacific Crest Trail

By Jackie Zimmer Three words: It Owns You Nobody has it easy on the PCT. It has hurdles, and they’re hardly few and far between. But, for every hurdle it throws at you, it also provides you with sights you couldn’t imagine in your wildest dreams. Upon my return, a friend told me, “It required… Continue reading Teachings Of The Pacific Crest Trail

Supreme Source for Sports – This is Not Cheating

Source: SourceForSports.com Product Review: CCM RBZ Revolution Hockey Stick 2016 The new RBZ Revolution hockey stick from CCM is powered by Taylor Made, and leads the next generation of sticks to deliver outstanding performance while shooting. There is much anticipation around the August 12th, 2016 launch date for this stick that has the hockey world… Continue reading Supreme Source for Sports – This is Not Cheating