Special air quality statement in effect for R.M. of Kindersley, including Kindersley Brock and Flaxcombe, R.M. of Oakdale including Coleville, R.M. of Progress including Kerrobert and Luseland, R.M. of Chesterfield including Eatonia and Mantario and R.M. of Snipe Lake including Eston and Plato Due to elevated pollution levels of smoke, Environment Canada has issued a special air quality alert. Reduced… Continue reading Special Air Quality Statement in Effect for Kindersley and Area
Month: August 2017
Former Tory minister retiring, says he won’t run to lead Saskatchewan Party
Source: Terry Pedwell, The Canadian Press, August 31, 2017 First elected to Commons in 1997, Ritz’s departure leaves only one former Reform MP left in House Gerry Ritz won’t enter the race to lead the Saskatchewan Party, the long-serving Conservative MP said Thursday, after announcing he’s leaving federal politics. “It is out of the question,” Ritz… Continue reading Former Tory minister retiring, says he won’t run to lead Saskatchewan Party
2017 Sask. harvest ahead of 5-year average
Source: CBC News, August 31, 2017 Farmers across the province have harvested 26% of their crops this season, compared to average of 16% Farmers across Saskatchewan have harvested a larger percentage of their crops at this point in the growing season compared to the same period in recent years. The province’s farmers have harvested 26… Continue reading 2017 Sask. harvest ahead of 5-year average
Sandy Bay, Sask., declares state of emergency over forest fire smoke
Source: CBC News, August 31, 2017 70 people with health risks taken to Prince Albert Heavy smoke from forest fires has forced 70 people from their homes in the northern community of Sandy Bay, Sask. The community declared a state of emergency Wednesday night. People with lung conditions, elderly people and children have been transported… Continue reading Sandy Bay, Sask., declares state of emergency over forest fire smoke
Doherty out of Finance, 4 new faces in Sask. cabinet
Source: CBC News, August 30, 2017 Premier Brad Wall announced a cabinet shuffle on Wednesday Premier Brad Wall announced a cabinet shuffle at Government House in Regina Wednesday morning. Five cabinet ministers resigned this month, with four announcing their bids to lead the Saskatchewan Party, and become the next premier of the province to replace Wall, who is… Continue reading Doherty out of Finance, 4 new faces in Sask. cabinet
B.C. schools scrambling to hire teachers to meet new class-size standards
Source: Linda Givetash, The Canadian Press, August 31, 2017 VANCOUVER — School districts in British Columbia are scrambling to hire thousands of teachers ahead of the new school year to satisfy a court decision that reinstates standards on class size. The Supreme Court of Canada ruled last November that legislation implemented by the province’s previous Liberal… Continue reading B.C. schools scrambling to hire teachers to meet new class-size standards
Town of Kindersley: Officials Celebrate Sod-Turning for Regional Landfill
Source: Town of Kindersley Press Release, Aug 30, 2017 Officials of Western Regional Landfill Inc. (WRLI) and its participating municipalities, and Loraas Environmental Services Ltd. gathered west of Kindersley to celebrate the official sod-turning of the new regional landfill project. Loraas has entered into an agreement with WRLI to construct and operate the new landfill,… Continue reading Town of Kindersley: Officials Celebrate Sod-Turning for Regional Landfill
Town of Kindersley Launching a New and Improved Ice Schedule
Source: Town of Kindersley, Aug 30, 2017 The 2017-18 season is underway at the West Central Events Centre. Ice was successfully prepared in the Events Centre Arena last week for programming over the weekend. Check our schedule for public skating, shinny, and parent/tot skating times. Programming at the Co-Op Arena begins on October 10. We… Continue reading Town of Kindersley Launching a New and Improved Ice Schedule
Remember to Slow Down in School Zones
Remember to reduce your speed while driving through school zones The first day of school is nearly here. Please remember to reduce your speed while driving through the school zones. Motorists are advised to drive according to the posted limit, as speed limits for school zones vary among communities. Image Source: Stock Image For the latest… Continue reading Remember to Slow Down in School Zones
U.S. July feedlot cattle placements smaller than expected
Source: Reuters News Service, August 25, 2017 CHICAGO, Aug 25 (Reuters) – Ranchers in July placed 2.7 percent more cattle in U.S. feedlots than a year ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported on Friday, which fell short of average analysts’ forecasts. Dwindling profits for feedyards, after being paid less for their cattle by packers, discouraged… Continue reading U.S. July feedlot cattle placements smaller than expected