Month: August 2016

Multi-million-dollar yacht runs aground on Sunshine Coast

By Kendra Mangione, CTV News, August 3, 2016  The Canadian Coast Guard prevented a 30-metre yacht from sinking in Pender Harbour Wednesday afternoon, but it was quick thinking local sailors who helped the passengers and crew to shore when they heard the mayday call. “There’s a lot of people with a lot of marine experience… Continue reading Multi-million-dollar yacht runs aground on Sunshine Coast

Tornadoes, gale-force winds wallop southern Manitoba

By CBC News, August 4, 2016  Wind gusts reach 100 km/h in some areas, funnel clouds and volatile weather draw out storm chasers People in southern Manitoba are assessing the damage a day after thunderstorms and a low-pressure system tracked across the Prairies, including two tornadoes that touched down in Manitoba, according to Environment Canada. Read… Continue reading Tornadoes, gale-force winds wallop southern Manitoba

Thursday Sport Schedule

By John Fraser, SaskatoonHomePage.ca, August 4, 2016  Sports Schedule for Thursday August 4th Canadian Football League–Week 7 of the season continues with 2 games: Saskatchewan Roughriders at Calgary Stampeders—8 p.m. (The Riders have 1 win, 4 losses for 2 points…good for 5th place in the West Division. Calgary has 3 wins, 1 loss, 1 tie… Continue reading Thursday Sport Schedule

5 TIPS TO GET GREAT LIGHT FOR OUTDOOR PORTRAITS

By John Aldred, DIYPhotography, August 3, 2016  Shooting outside in bright sunlight scares many photographers. I always see people saying to not go out and shoot portraits when the sun’s high in the sky. To wait until golden hour and shoot in the sunset, or only go out on a cloudy day. Well, I think that’s nonsense. There’s… Continue reading 5 TIPS TO GET GREAT LIGHT FOR OUTDOOR PORTRAITS

Vold's Collision: Make Your Car Look Like New!

Our Paint Services Spot Paint Remove and repair flakes, chips, dents, dings and scratches on your car’s finish Clear Coat  Clear coat is that all-important barrier which protects your car’s paint from the cruel world around it. Complete Car Paint We can make your car look like new with our paint repair services. Call Us… Continue reading Vold's Collision: Make Your Car Look Like New!

Prairie Rose Floral & Gifts: Thank You Flowers

Look no further than Prairie Rose Floral & Gifts for thank you gifts! We have all types of thank you flowers to choose from. Make someone smile with a modern arrangement, classic roses, or even a plant. Whatever their style or location, Prairie Rose Floral & Gifts can create and deliver a thoughtful bouquet to Kindersley or… Continue reading Prairie Rose Floral & Gifts: Thank You Flowers

Movie Review: The Little Prince

Coming Soon to Theatres – The Little Prince Rating: PG Average Rating: 7.6/10 Want to See: 96% Critics Consensus: No consensus yet. Tamatometer: 95% Movie Info: Kung-fu Panda director Mark Osborne teams with producers Aton Soumache and Dimitri Rassam for this animated take on Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s beloved novella about a pilot (voice of Jeff Bridges) who crash… Continue reading Movie Review: The Little Prince

Hearty Hot or Cold Roasted Tomato Soup

Ingredients: 2 pounds Roma (plum) tomatoes, quartered 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 cloves garlic 1 quart chicken stock 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar salt to taste ground black pepper to taste   Directions: Place the tomato halves, cut side up, on a baking tray with the garlic cloves. Drizzle with the… Continue reading Hearty Hot or Cold Roasted Tomato Soup

Canola and other crop futures fall on expected large harvest

By D’Arce McMillan, Reuters News, The Western Producer, August 3, 2016  Canola followed the generally falling U.S. crop market lower on Tuesday. November canola fell 1.4 percent Tuesday compared to a 0.88 percent decline in November soybeans. However, soybean had also fallen on Monday when the ICE Futures Canada exchange was closed. Read full article here…