By Scott Anderson, SouthWest Booster, August 12, 2016 The August 9 public offering of Crown Petroleum and Natural Gas dispositions nearly surpassed the total generated during Saskatchewan’s first three sales of 2016. The Estevan region again produced the lion’s share of activity with $8.86 million in total bonus activity. The Lloydminster area generated $381,756 in… Continue reading Southwest still looking for oil and gas rebound
Month: August 2016
Portugal, Spain continue to battle wildfires after deadly week
By The Associated Press, August 15, 2016 Firefighters in Spain and Portugal continue to battle more than 30 blazes MADRID – Firefighters in Portugal and Spain still are battling scores of wildfires after a week that has wrought the worst destruction in years on the mountainous Iberian Peninsula. Authorities in Portugal said more than 1,800… Continue reading Portugal, Spain continue to battle wildfires after deadly week
At least 5 killed, thousands rescued in flood-ravaged Louisiana
By Thomson Reuters, August 15, 2016 Brunt of storm heads west toward Texas, but waters expected to keep rising in many areas U.S. President Barack Obama issued a disaster declaration on Sunday for flood-ravaged Louisiana, where at least five people have died and emergency crews have rescued more than 7,000 people stranded by historic flooding.… Continue reading At least 5 killed, thousands rescued in flood-ravaged Louisiana
No quick end to potash doldrums in Sask. as capacity ramps up
By Ian Bricks, The Associated Press, August 15, 2016 CALGARY — Oil’s downfall may get more attention but the potash industry that forms the bedrock of the Prairie mining industry is going through its own bust — and analysts say there’s no quick recovery in sight. Potash, the lightly coloured mineral used as a crop… Continue reading No quick end to potash doldrums in Sask. as capacity ramps up
Obama interrupting vacation to campaign for Clinton
By The Associated Press, August 15, 2016 EDGARTOWN, Mass. — Golf, afternoons at the beach and … political campaigning? President Barack Obama is interrupting what so far has been a leisurely vacation to help raise money for Hillary Clinton, the Democratic presidential nominee. Obama has said there’s never been anyone more qualified than Clinton, who… Continue reading Obama interrupting vacation to campaign for Clinton
Saskatoon Hilltops, Regina Thunder kick off football season at home
By CBC News, August 14, 2016 Hilltops have won 5 of the past 6 Canadian Bowl titles While Saskatchewan’s CFL team continues to struggle, a new season is starting for two of the province’s most consistently strong football teams. The Saskatoon Hilltops and the Regina Thunder are both back on the gridiron this afternoon for… Continue reading Saskatoon Hilltops, Regina Thunder kick off football season at home
Graham DeLaet finishes in 20th place at Olympics
By CBC News, August 14, 2016 DeLaet finished at 4 under par It wasn’t the finish he was hoping for, but Graham DeLaet still represented Canada well at the Olympics in Rio. DeLaet finished in 20th place at four under par. Fellow Canadian David Hearn finished in 30th place at one under par. Read full article here…… Continue reading Graham DeLaet finishes in 20th place at Olympics
Missing Regina girl, 12, last seen on Thursday
By CBC News, August 15, 2016 Koda Pinay was last seen on 1400 block of Edward St. Regina police are asking for the public’s help to find a missing 12-year-old girl. Koda Pinay was last seen on Thursday at 1460 Edward St., which is near the corner of Lewvan Drive and Dewdney Avenue. Read full article here…
'It makes me want to throw up' says Riders' Head Coach after another loss
By Glenn Reid, CBC News, August 14, 2016 Chris Jones’ rebuild project is not going as smoothly as he would like In the CFL, teams split a season into thirds. The Saskatchewan Roughriders kicked off the second third of their 2016 season Saturday night, and it started out much the same way as the first one.… Continue reading 'It makes me want to throw up' says Riders' Head Coach after another loss
Alain Philippon pleads guilty over smartphone password border dispute
By Brett Ruskin, CBC News, August 15, 2016 Quebec man flew from the Dominican Republic to Halifax in March 2015 A Quebec man who refused to give his smartphone password to border officials at Halifax Stanfield International Airport last year has pleaded guilty and been fined $500. Alain Philippon, of Ste-Anne-des-Plaines, Que., had said he would… Continue reading Alain Philippon pleads guilty over smartphone password border dispute