Source: The Canadian Press, February 14, 2018 VANDERHOOF, B.C. — A logging truck driver in British Columbia was taken by surprise when he saw four legs sticking out of the snow off the side of a road. Wayne Rowley, 54, said he was driving down a forest service road near Vanderhoof last Thursday when what appeared… Continue reading B.C. man digs out moose trapped upside down in roadside snowbank
Month: February 2018
Trudeau promises new legal framework for Indigenous people
Source: John Paul Tasker, CBC News, February 14, 2018 ‘We need to get to a place where Indigenous peoples in Canada are in control of their own destiny,’ PM says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is promising a fundamental rethink of how the federal government recognizes Indigenous rights and title, vowing to work with Indigenous partners to… Continue reading Trudeau promises new legal framework for Indigenous people
‘Frustrated and helpless’: Rural residents say Stanley trial sparked concerns about crime and safety
Source: Charles Hamilton, February 14, 2018 ‘We need to work on the solutions together’: Canada’s Minister of Public Safety Ralph Goodale Feelings of frustration and helplessness are again simmering in rural parts of Saskatchewan as leaders seek solutions to combat rural crime. “I want the country to know it’s a problem we have here,” said Lee… Continue reading ‘Frustrated and helpless’: Rural residents say Stanley trial sparked concerns about crime and safety
Parliament Hill rink wins dubious award for waste of taxpayer dollars
Source: Erica Alini, Global News, February 14, 2018 The $8.2 million temporary outdoor skating rink built on Parliament Hill to celebrate Canada 150 won the well-known Teddy Awards for government waste this year. A brainchild of the Department of Canadian Heritage, the structure topped the ranks of the federal government nominees for the dubious prize. The rink,… Continue reading Parliament Hill rink wins dubious award for waste of taxpayer dollars
Notley’s 19: Alberta premier puts task force to work in B.C. in pipeline fight
Source: Dean Bennett, The Canadian Press, February 14, 2018 EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Rachel Notley put her 19-member task force to work Wednesday, tasked with continuing to take the fight to B.C. over the Trans Mountain oil pipeline. “We’re going to keep the pressure on,” Notley told reporters prior to convening the group’s first meeting, in… Continue reading Notley’s 19: Alberta premier puts task force to work in B.C. in pipeline fight
Conservative leader Andrew Scheer concerned about Trans Mountain’s future as pipeline dispute continues
Source: David Baxter, Global News, February 14, 2018 The Conservatives and the NDP do not agree on many issues. However, a pipeline dispute has Alberta Premier Rachel Notley and federal Opposition Leader Andrew Scheer in the same corner. Both are firmly against British Columbia Premier John Horgan’s call for further review of the Trans Mountain… Continue reading Conservative leader Andrew Scheer concerned about Trans Mountain’s future as pipeline dispute continues
Kindersley Bowler Topped Scores in South Sask
Kindersley bowler Wayne Beilie, who recently smashed his way to the top nine male bowlers in Southwestern Saskatchewan, now has his eye on the provincials. Prior to the Great Western Open Provincials that will be held in Saskatoon over Easter weekend, five regions of Saskatchewan picked their winning individuals in order to lead their zone… Continue reading Kindersley Bowler Topped Scores in South Sask
UPDATE: Structure Fire on Railway West on Wednesday Morning
February 14, 7:56 AM – Kindersley Fire was dispatched to a major structure fire on Railway West in Kindersley. The fire was large and the public was advised to stay clear of area. Crews arrived on scene and requested mutual aide of Kerrobert Fire, who arrived by 8:55 a.m. At 12: 41 p.m. the scene… Continue reading UPDATE: Structure Fire on Railway West on Wednesday Morning
UPDATE: Blowing Snow Advisory Ended for Kindersley
UPDATE – 3:20PM, February 14, 2018 Environment Canada ended the blowing snow advisory. – – 10:22AM – February 14, 2018 Extreme cold warning 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 Snipe Lake including Eston and Plato, R.M. of Chesterfield including Eatonia and Mantario Environment Canada… Continue reading UPDATE: Blowing Snow Advisory Ended for Kindersley
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