By CTV News, August 8, 2016 Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter is taking over the cabinet responsibilities of Don McMorris, who has resigned as he faces an impaired driving charge. Premier Brad Wall has appointed Reiter the minister responsible for Crown Investments Corp., Saskatchewan Government Insurance, Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority and the Public Service… Continue reading Reiter takes over McMorris’ duties after DUI charge
Month: August 2016
Graham Construction poised to reopen Sask. children's hospital site after worker death
By Dan Zakreski, CBC News, August 9, 2016 Site turned back to construction company The province’s Occupational Health and Safety division has turned the Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan worksite back to Graham Construction. The province shut down work on the mammoth construction project on July 21 after a worker died in an industrial accident. Read full… Continue reading Graham Construction poised to reopen Sask. children's hospital site after worker death
Toxicologist has questions after Husky Energy water report
By Devin Heroux, CBC News, August 9, 2016 ‘There are some details lacking’ says Vince Palace An aquatic toxicologist based out of Winnipeg says it will be months before it becomes clear how long oil will be sitting at the bottom of the North Saskatchewan River. Vince Palace has been studying the impacts of oil spills… Continue reading Toxicologist has questions after Husky Energy water report
Roughriders trade Eskimos for defensive tackle Gregory Alexandre
By CBC News, August 8, 2016 Riders also release Canadian kicker Johnny Mark The Saskatchewan Roughriders acquired Canadian defensive tackle Gregory Alexandre in a trade with the Edmonton Eskimos on Monday. In exchange for Alexandre, the Riders sent Canadian linebacker Alex Ogbongbemiga to Edmonton. Read full article here…
Delta flight cancellations continue into 2nd day as airline recovers from system outage
By The Associated Press, August 9, 2016 ‘I apologize for the challenges this has created for you with your travel experience,’ CEO says Delta Air Lines says another 300 flights have been cancelled this morning and it expects hundreds more will be delayed as it recovers from a power outage that began on Monday and knocked out its… Continue reading Delta flight cancellations continue into 2nd day as airline recovers from system outage
U.K. coast guards warn sightseers away from oil rig on beach
By The Associated Press, August 9, 2016 LONDON — Police are warning people to stay away from an oil rig that was blown onto a remote Scottish beach in a storm. The Transocean Winner drilling rig was being towed when it broke free of its tug and ran aground on the Isle of Lewis off… Continue reading U.K. coast guards warn sightseers away from oil rig on beach
Clinton's spending big on Rio TV ads, Trump airs none
By Julie Bykowicz, The Associated Press, August 9, 2016 WASHINGTON — The Rio Olympics are in full swing: Michael Phelps is back to winning races in the pool, Simone Biles is running up the score in the gym and Hillary Clinton is advertising with eyes on doing just as well on Election Day. Donald Trump… Continue reading Clinton's spending big on Rio TV ads, Trump airs none
Quebec zoo employee in stable condition after being attacked by lion
By CTV News, August 8, 2016 A lion at Granby Zoo attacked an employee Monday, fracturing the woman’s backbone, said the director of the zoo. The victim, a woman in her 20s, is in stable condition in a Sherbrooke, Que. hospital and is conscious. Her injuries are “severe,” said zoo director Paul Gosselin. “What we… Continue reading Quebec zoo employee in stable condition after being attacked by lion
Avoiding crazy is Canada's best economic strategy
By Don Pitts, CBC News, August 9, 2016 Country’s greatest asset in a far too exciting world is being just a little bit boring There has been much hand-wringing over last week’s gloomy economic statistics, but in a world that seems driven to find radical solutions to a host of difficult problems, Canada has an opportunity… Continue reading Avoiding crazy is Canada's best economic strategy
Parks Canada says Gros Morne hikers should stop building inukshuks
By Lindsay Bird, CBC News, August 9, 2016 Stone sculptures can damage delicate environments in the N.L. national park Parks Canada would like visitors to Newfoundland and Labrador’s Gros Morne National Park to put an end to a common practice on some of its trails: building inukshuks. A manager with the park said the stone figures are sometimes… Continue reading Parks Canada says Gros Morne hikers should stop building inukshuks