By Alyssa Danigelis, Seeker.com, August 5, 2016 French paraglider Antoine Girard made history by soaring well above 26,000 feet in mountainous Pakistan. From his vantage point in the air, Antoine Girard soared nearly level with the summits of Pakistan’s jagged snowcapped mountains: K2, Broad Peak, and G4. The French athlete wasn’t flying in a commercial… Continue reading Paraglider Soars To Record Heights Above Pakistan
Month: August 2016
Sneak peek: lights, turf installed at new Mosaic Stadium
By CBC News, August 5, 2016 Stadium will be the first in the CFL to feature Revolution 360 playing surface The playing surface and the bright new lights at the new Mosaic Stadium have been installed. Revolution 360 — the type of field surface being installed at the stadium — is designed and manufactured by FieldTurf. Read full article here…
Hay quality poor, but prices back to normal
By Robert Arnason, The Western Producer, August 4, 2016 Good quality hay was selling for up to $200 per ton last year but is now around $130 Rain is making it difficult to cut or bale hay in many areas this summer. High quality forage could reap a premium. The hay market in Saskatchewan went… Continue reading Hay quality poor, but prices back to normal
High-sugar forages give beef a boost
By Robert Arnason, The Western Producer, August 4, 2016 Studies show energy dense feed is easier for cattle to digest and improves rumen health and weight gain BROOKDALE, Man. — On a hot, bordering on stifling July day in western Manitoba, the Boston plantain in Juanita Kopp’s hand was obviously suffering. The plant was wilted,… Continue reading High-sugar forages give beef a boost
Blue Jays-Astros takeaways: Toronto’s best baseball all year
By Donnovan Bennett, Sportsnet.ca, August 5, 2016 Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 4-1 on Thursday night. In taking three of four from the Houston Astros, the Toronto Blue Jays gained ground on the Baltimore Orioles with whom they now sit tied atop the AL East standings. Before this series, the Jays have historically… Continue reading Blue Jays-Astros takeaways: Toronto’s best baseball all year
Rain Postpones Kindersley Raiders Games to Friday Night
By Kindersley Social, August 5, 2016 The recent rain is causing schedule changes for Kindersley Raiders. Originally, Game 1 of the Finals was scheduled for August 3rd in Rosetown. However, the rain stole the show. Currently, Games 1 and 2 have been postponed until tonight at Berard Field. Kindersley Raiders will be facing the Rosetown… Continue reading Rain Postpones Kindersley Raiders Games to Friday Night
Stampeders rough up Riders in 4th quarter to extend unbeaten streak to 5
By Laurence Heinen, The Canadian Press, August 5, 2016 Bo Levi Mitchell just keeps getting the job done for the Calgary Stampeders. Mitchell completed 25-of-37 passes for 312 yards and threw a touchdown to Anthony Parker in the first quarter on Thursday night to lead the Stampeders to a 35-15 win over the Saskatchewan Roughriders.… Continue reading Stampeders rough up Riders in 4th quarter to extend unbeaten streak to 5
Malaysia confirms MH370 route was on pilot's simulator
By Eileen Ng, The Associated Press, August 5, 2016 KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia acknowledged for the first time that one of the pilots of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 had plotted a course on his home flight simulator to the southern Indian Ocean, where the missing jet is believed to have crashed. Australian officials overseeing… Continue reading Malaysia confirms MH370 route was on pilot's simulator
Rio 2016: Here’s what to expect at the Olympics opening ceremony
By Mauricio Savarese, The Associated Press, August 5, 2016 RIO DE JANEIRO — There’s nothing like the unique Brazilian vibe — and the opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro will see no shortage of samba, culture, diversity and history as the South American nation proudly showcases its traditions and environmental… Continue reading Rio 2016: Here’s what to expect at the Olympics opening ceremony
Premier Wall Right To Say No To A Carbon Tax
By Todd MacKay, TaxPayer.com, August 3, 2016 The most important question to ask about any plan is: will it work? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is determined to impose a national carbon tax, but Premier Brad Wall is warning him not to force one on Saskatchewan. Premier Wall is right that a carbon tax could cripple… Continue reading Premier Wall Right To Say No To A Carbon Tax