Month: February 2018

Canada falls to USA in men’s curling semifinals

Source: Canadian Press, Sportsnet.ca, February 22, 2018  GANGNEUNG, Korea, Republic Of – Canada’s Kevin Koe will have to settle for a chance at winning a bronze medal in men’s curling at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics. The Calgary skip fell 5-3 to John Shuster of the United States in Thursday’s semifinal. Read full article here… Image… Continue reading Canada falls to USA in men’s curling semifinals

U.S. wins women’s hockey gold in shootout to end Canadian Olympic reign

Source: Benjamin Blum, CBC Sports, February 22, 2018  Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson scores winner in 6th round of shootout Canada’s reign as Olympic women’s hockey champions ended in a 3-2 shootout loss to the United States at the Winter Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Jocelyne Lamoureux-Davidson scored the shootout winner for the Americans, who earned their first gold since… Continue reading U.S. wins women’s hockey gold in shootout to end Canadian Olympic reign

Flu numbers in Saskatchewan nearly double in last month

1,143 cases as of Jan. 6, now up to 2,227 The number of confirmed flu cases in Saskatchewan is up more than 90 per cent in the last month — there were 1,143 confirmed cases as of Jan. 6 and the number of cases sits at 2,227 as of Feb. 10. As well, there have been more cases of… Continue reading Flu numbers in Saskatchewan nearly double in last month

Roasting for a cause: Alberta coffee startup aims to help first responders

Source: CTV News, February 21, 2018  A southern Alberta woman is using her startup coffee business to cope with personal tragedy while also helping out the first responders in her area. Heather Heystek was an RCMP detachment clerk during the Mayerthorpe tragedy, when four officers were killed while trying to seize property on a farm… Continue reading Roasting for a cause: Alberta coffee startup aims to help first responders

SaskPower plans to install 7,500 more smart meters

Source: CBC News, February 21, 2018 It’s still not clear when smart meters will roll out to residential customers More smart meters will be installed throughout Saskatchewan following the completion of a pilot installation. The pilot program launched in October, 2017 with 584 meters installed for commercial and industrial customers. According to a news release issued by SaskPower,… Continue reading SaskPower plans to install 7,500 more smart meters

Sask. and Alta. tied for highest provincial percentage of long-term jobs unfilled in 2016, StatsCan says

Source: Bridget Yard, CBC News, February 22, 2018  Oil-producing provinces hit hard while territories have highest long-term job vacancy rates in Canada While many Saskatchewan and Alberta residents struggle to find employment, data released by Statistics Canada suggests there are opportunities in management, health, and science sectors — and these jobs are taking a long time to… Continue reading Sask. and Alta. tied for highest provincial percentage of long-term jobs unfilled in 2016, StatsCan says

Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.8 per cent in December

Source: The Canadian Press, February 22, 2018  OTTAWA – Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.8 per cent in December to $49.6 billion as gains in new car sales were more than offset by lower sales at electronics and appliance stores and general merchandise retailers. Sales at general merchandise stores fell 5.3 per cent in December, while health… Continue reading Statistics Canada says retail sales fell 0.8 per cent in December

Trudeau: Invitation should not have gone to extremist

Source: Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press, February 22, 2018  NEW DELHI — A man who was convicted of trying to assassinate an Indian cabinet minister in 1986 should not have been invited to receptions held in Delhi, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday. His statement came after a senior official in Trudeau’s office said an invitation… Continue reading Trudeau: Invitation should not have gone to extremist

WHAT ARE LENS HOODS REALLY FOR AND HOW DO YOU USE THEM?

Source: John Aldred, DIYPhotograhy.net, January 20, 2018  If you listen to folks on Facebook, you might think that lens hoods are designed as some form of mystical lens protection. They’re often touted as the alternative to UV filters as a way to defend your lens against the evils of the world that might otherwise turn… Continue reading WHAT ARE LENS HOODS REALLY FOR AND HOW DO YOU USE THEM?