Month: June 2018

Road Closure Remains in Effect on King Drive and 2nd St E Due to Infrastructure Work

Sidewalk and Concrete Reconstruction Well Underway on King Drive and 2nd Street East Infrastructure work is progressing well within the Town of Kindersley as part of the 2018 infrastructure program. The program will be investing approximately $1.08 million in water main, sidewalk and road infrastructure repair this year, primarily on King Drive and 2nd Street… Continue reading Road Closure Remains in Effect on King Drive and 2nd St E Due to Infrastructure Work

World Cup: Who’s in, who’s out and who can still go through

Source: Brett Martel, The Associated Press, June 25, 2018  Argentina, Iceland and Nigeria come down to the wire in Group D Eight teams have secured spots in the knockout stage at the World Cup after the chaotic conclusions of Monday’s matches. Nine teams have been eliminated. Fifteen teams still have a chance. With two groups finished… Continue reading World Cup: Who’s in, who’s out and who can still go through

High Winds Cause Damage in Elrose

Multiple Trees Were Taken Down by the Wind A severe thunderstorm with high winds blew through the community of Elrose last night. The winds were so fierce, some believe it was plow winds or possibly a tornado. But whatever the storm was it did its fair share of damage throughout the community.   The high… Continue reading High Winds Cause Damage in Elrose

Blue Jays’ Ryan Borucki looking to take game to next level

Source: Arden Zwelling, June 26, 2018  HOUSTON — Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Ryan Borucki has made his way up three minor-league levels since the start of the 2017 season, putting up strong numbers every step of the way. Tuesday, he’ll try to continue the trend at a fourth, pitching against the defending World Series champions. Yes, the… Continue reading Blue Jays’ Ryan Borucki looking to take game to next level

Province testing new rural crime app near North Battleford, Sask.

Source: CBC News, June 25, 2018  BeeSecure app won rural crime innovation challenge in 2017 Saskatchewan’s provincial government is testing a new app designed to make rural areas safer. The BeeSecure app, which was designed in the province, is being rolled out the Rural Municipality of Mayfield, southeast of North Battleford. The app can track… Continue reading Province testing new rural crime app near North Battleford, Sask.

Highway drivers in southern Sask. can expect delays during massive SaskPower project

Source: CBC News, June 25, 2018 Power company laying 244 km of line over summer for new Chinook Power Station A $300 million power line project could slow down traffic in southern Saskatchewan this summer. SaskPower is preparing to connect its power grid to the new Chinook Power Station. Part of that work includes laying… Continue reading Highway drivers in southern Sask. can expect delays during massive SaskPower project

Summer snow blankets parts of Newfoundland in late June

Source: The Canadian Press, June 26, 2018  It may be summer, but snow is falling in parts of Newfoundland today. The province’s Transportation Department is warning residents to drive cautiously and has tweeted a photo of a road in Burgeo, N.L., covered in a thin layer of snow. Other photos on social media show wet… Continue reading Summer snow blankets parts of Newfoundland in late June

Jogger who crossed U.S. border accidentally a warning to Canadians: expert

Source: Laura Kane, The Canadian Press, June 25, 2018  VANCOUVER — A French teenager who accidentally crossed the border from Canada to the United States and reportedly wound up detained for two weeks should serve as a warning to Canadians, says an immigration lawyer. Len Saunders, a lawyer in Blaine, Wash., said while aspects of the… Continue reading Jogger who crossed U.S. border accidentally a warning to Canadians: expert