5 things we learned in the NHL: Murray gets first win since father’s death

Source: Andrew Bottomley, Sportsnet.ca, January 31, 2018  Finally, after what seemed like forever, the break for the NHL All-Star Weekend is over and the league was back up and running on Tuesday with a full slate of 12 games. On Jan. 16, Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Matt Murray had to deal with a devastating tragedy: the death of his father, James.… Continue reading 5 things we learned in the NHL: Murray gets first win since father’s death

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Canada sends ‘strongest team ever’ to Olympics

Source: Canadian Press, January 30, 2018 “We head into the games probably with our strongest team ever,” Own The Podium chief executive officer Anne Merklinger said. Canada’s ambition “to contend for No. 1” at the Pyeongchang Olympics is a shift from the two previous Winter Games, where the publicly stated goal by the country’s top… Continue reading Canada sends ‘strongest team ever’ to Olympics

Energy Industry Confidence Grows in 2018

Source: EnergyNow Media, Energynow.ca, January 31, 2018  Industry confidence has grown sharply in 2018, according to the new study by DNV GL, a technical consulting firm to the oil and gas sector. DNV GL surveyed 813 senior oil and gas executives globally, they found that over 63% of professionals were confident about the rise & further… Continue reading Energy Industry Confidence Grows in 2018

Kindersley Kids Arts Club

Saturday, February 3, 1:00pm – 2:30pm Norman Ritchie Community Centre, 1023 1st St W, Kindersley, SK Join us to experience a taste of the arts. Weekly projects include dance, drama, music, arts and crafts presented in a creative style. Norman Ritchie Community Management Inc. will be presenting winter arts sessions for children aged 5 – 12… Continue reading Kindersley Kids Arts Club

Canadian drillers moving oil rigs south to chase better prospects in Texas

Source: Dan Healing, The Canadian Press, January 31, 2018  A growing number of Canadian drilling rigs are being moved south of the border to take advantage of brighter prospects for oil and gas in the United States — and observers say it’s unlikely they will ever return home. A week ago, Calgary-based Akita Drilling Ltd. announced it… Continue reading Canadian drillers moving oil rigs south to chase better prospects in Texas

This oilpatch town was overcome by a mysterious odour. Now its residents are asking, what made us sick?

Source: Rob Cribb with The Toronto Star Special to Global News, January 31, 2018  UNITY, SASK.—It was late evening when the pungent odour began entering people’s homes. “Overwhelming” one resident called it. “Disgusting,” said another who inhaled the smell wafting through this western Saskatchewan town of 2,500 on Jan. 2. “It gave me a migraine and… Continue reading This oilpatch town was overcome by a mysterious odour. Now its residents are asking, what made us sick?

Gerald Stanley’s son to take witness box in Colten Boushie shooting case

Source: Guy Quenneville, CBC News, January 31, 2018  Father and son were building fence on farm before Boushie was shot, prosecutor says The son of Gerald Stanley — the farmer accused of killing 22-year-old Cree man Colten Boushie — is expected to testify during his father’s trial Wednesday. The elder Stanley, 56, is charged with second-degree murder… Continue reading Gerald Stanley’s son to take witness box in Colten Boushie shooting case

What fire? SaskAlert sends false fire, flood alarms in North Battleford

Source: David Shield, CBC News, January 31, 2018  City administration blames training error, no disciplinary action planned The City of North Battleford would like to let everyone know there was no wildfire in the city Tuesday. Or a flood. In January. Read full article here…. Image Source: Ashley Queens/Facebook

Cleanup of Maritimes winter storm closes, delays some schools in region

Source: The Canadian Press, January 31, 2018  HALIFAX – Greasy roads and continuing cleanup from overnight snowfall is causing some school closures in parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick today. In New Brunswick, all schools in the Anglophone East School District and many in the Anglophone North School District, with the exception of those in… Continue reading Cleanup of Maritimes winter storm closes, delays some schools in region