By CBC News, October 4, 2016 Some areas could see 80 mm of rain before system moves through province Heavy rain continues over a wide swath of Saskatchewan — and there’s also snow accumulating in certain areas. Areas along the the Manitoba border north of the Trans-Canada Highway were under a rainfall warning Tuesday morning with a… Continue reading Rain warnings in effect in Sask., snow piling up, too
Month: October 2016
'This is a betrayal': Brad Wall slams Justin Trudeau for carbon pricing deadline
By Francois Biber, CBC News, October 3, 2016 ‘The level of disrespect shown by the prime minister … is stunning,’ Saskatchewan premier says Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says he’s stunned at the level of disrespect shown by the prime minister after his unilateral carbon tax announcement today, all while provincial environment ministers were meeting to discuss… Continue reading 'This is a betrayal': Brad Wall slams Justin Trudeau for carbon pricing deadline
Judge temporarily suspends controversial Montreal pit bull ban
By Sidhartha Banerjee, The Canadian Press, October 3, 2016 MONTREAL — A Quebec judge temporarily suspended Montreal’s controversial regulation banning new pit bulls Monday and questioned whether the city overstepped its bounds in enacting the bylaw. Superior Court Justice Louis Gouin heard arguments for a temporary stay and then authorized the immediate suspension of the… Continue reading Judge temporarily suspends controversial Montreal pit bull ban
Convicted murderer on the loose after escaping Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert
By Alex Huffman, Global News, September 30, 2016 On Sept. 30, officials discovered Roger Gillet, 64, escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert. A man convicted of murder has escaped from the Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert, federal corrections officials said Friday. The Correctional Service of Canada said staff discovered that Roger Joseph Gillet,… Continue reading Convicted murderer on the loose after escaping Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert
'Life sucks in bear country': Man's video of grizzly attack injuries goes viral
By Josh Elliot, CTV News, October 3, 2016 Warning: The video included in this story contains offensive language and images that may be distressing to some readers. It takes more than a grizzly bear to kill Todd Orr. The American man survived not one, but two bear attacks while hiking in Montana over the weekend,… Continue reading 'Life sucks in bear country': Man's video of grizzly attack injuries goes viral
Canadiens’ revamped power play starting to take shape
By Eric Engels, Sportsnet.ca, October 3, 2016 Brossard, QUEBEC— The Montreal Canadiens have a clear direction for their power play this season, and the hope is that a change in strategy is going to pay dividends. For three consecutive seasons, the Canadiens have fumbled, sputtered and flat-out failed with the man-advantage. Their best finish over that period… Continue reading Canadiens’ revamped power play starting to take shape
Conference Board predicts losses for Canada's oil industry to stretch into 3rd year
By The Canadian Press, October 4, 2016 OTTAWA – An Ottawa-based think-tank says Canada’s oil extraction industry is headed for a $10- billion loss this year, the first time on record it has failed to be profitable two years in a row. The Conference Board of Canada also predicts that the oil industry’s losing streak… Continue reading Conference Board predicts losses for Canada's oil industry to stretch into 3rd year
18-year-old UBC student with disability first in Canada to use Swiss driving system
By Bal Brach, CBC News, October 3, 2016 “I grew up around cars … my dream has always been to drive” An 18-year-old UBC student living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, is the first person in Canada to drive using a state-of-the-art electronic Swiss driving system that allows people with minimal hand function to control a vehicle with a… Continue reading 18-year-old UBC student with disability first in Canada to use Swiss driving system
City of Regina calls new stadium test ride an 'absolute success'
By Dean Gutheil CBC News, October 3, 2016 More than 3,000 fans took public transit to game The new Mosaic Stadium test drive Saturday in Regina was “an absolute success”. That’s the word from Kim Onrait, executive director of city services and major projects. “Operationally, there were very few glitches,” said Onrait. “The comments we’re… Continue reading City of Regina calls new stadium test ride an 'absolute success'
Reduced – #17 Heritage Estates, Kindersley- L201654
$30,000 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Model # 1962ATCO Serial # AL1962A1903 SIZE/STYLE & LOT SIZE: Approx. 900 sq. ft. double wide mobile situated on a rented lot EFFECTIVE AGE: Built in 1962 TAXES: $650/month Includes: Lot rent, water, town tax MAIN LEVEL: Side deck opens to a good size porch. Kitchen with pantry, eating area & laundry closet. Living… Continue reading Reduced – #17 Heritage Estates, Kindersley- L201654