Month: August 2016

Fire-ravaged Fort McMurray now facing flooding

By The Canadian Press, July 31, 2016  FORT MCMURRAY, Alta. — Less than two months after Fort McMurray, Alta., residents were allowed to return to the city after a devastating fire, the municipality has activated its emergency operations centre to deal with flooding. The Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo tweeted Sunday that people should restrict… Continue reading Fire-ravaged Fort McMurray now facing flooding

Chalice stolen from rural Sask., church as thieves hit area

By CBC News, August 1, 2016  In a separate incident, one crossbow and two firearms were taken from a cabin RCMP have asked for the public’s help in the wake of a series of crimes in the Greenwater, Sask., area. A gold-plated chalice is among the items that have been taken. It was stolen from the from the Nobleville,… Continue reading Chalice stolen from rural Sask., church as thieves hit area

2 tornadoes confirmed in Saskatchewan Sunday

By CBC News, July 31, 2016  A large portion of the province was under severe weather warnings on the weekend Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) meteorologists have confirmed two tornadoes in Saskatchewan near Melville and Yorkton on Sunday. On Monday, meteorologist David Baggaley told CBC News that a house was destroyed about 14 kilometres north of Melville, adding a… Continue reading 2 tornadoes confirmed in Saskatchewan Sunday

'It's exhilarating': Adam Morris competes in water-skiing event

By CBC News, July 31, 2016  65 water-skiers competing in Saskatoon through the weekend Saskatoon water-skier Adam Morris is among the 65 athletes competing at a major tournament this weekend. His specialty is the jump event, where he has soared for over 40 metres on some notable runs. Read full article here…

Icelandic festival celebrates 85 years in Gimli, 127 years in Manitoba

By Marta Czurylowicz, CTV Winnipeg, July 30, 2016  The world’s second-largest Icelandic population calls Manitoba home and every summer, thousands gather in Gimli to celebrate in an Icelandic festival known as Islendingadagurinn. This year crowds are expected to reach about 50,000 people. Chris Brown, the executive director of Islendingadagurinn, said 40,000 people had already dropped by… Continue reading Icelandic festival celebrates 85 years in Gimli, 127 years in Manitoba

Kindersley Roller Derby: Knarley

Kindersley Roller Derby We are a derby association located in Kindersley, Saskatchewan. We are a relatively new group with a lot of dedicated members Derby Member Spotlight – Karley Twin Derby Team: Crude Hitters Your Name:  Karley Twin Do you have any athletic experience?:  I played basketball, volleyball and track in school, but nothing since then.… Continue reading Kindersley Roller Derby: Knarley