Month: May 2019

Growing wildfire prompts evacuation of High Level, Alta.

Source: Rob Drinkwater, The Canadian Press, May 20, 2019  HIGH LEVEL, Alta. — A northern Alberta town and a nearby First Nation are being evacuated due to the threat of an encroaching wildfire. Thousands of people are being told to leave High Level, as well as the Bushe River Reserve, via Highway 58 east of the… Continue reading Growing wildfire prompts evacuation of High Level, Alta.

‘Miraculous rescue’: Siblings saved after getting trapped overnight on B.C. mountain

Source: CTV News, May 20, 2019  Ridge Meadows Search and Rescue was called in to rescue two children stranded on Burke Mountain Two young children who spent the night stranded on Burke Mountain in Coquitlam, B.C., were brought to safety by rescue crews on Monday. Their injured father had been forced to leave them to… Continue reading ‘Miraculous rescue’: Siblings saved after getting trapped overnight on B.C. mountain

Pig behaviour study uncovers surprises

Source: Chris Mccullough, Producer.com, May 16, 2019  British researchers find that levels of play fighting in young pigs did not differ between the socialized and control groups Research into pig behaviour carried out at Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern Ireland, has come out with some surprising findings. The research team at the Institute for Global… Continue reading Pig behaviour study uncovers surprises

Canadian retaliatory tariffs lifted as U.S. kills steel aluminum penalties

Source: Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press, May 20, 2019  OTTAWA — Canada collected more than $1.27 billion from the retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products over the last year and all of it will go to the Canadian steel and aluminum industry even though the steel trade war with the United States is over. Canada and… Continue reading Canadian retaliatory tariffs lifted as U.S. kills steel aluminum penalties

Saskatchewan planting stays ahead of five-year average

Source: Marketsfarm, May 17, 2019  The province’s agriculture ministry issued its weekly crop report on May 16 and noted planting was also slightly ahead of 2018’s pace of 35 percent for this time With 38 percent of Saskatchewan crops planted as of May 13, the pace was a little ahead of the five-year average of… Continue reading Saskatchewan planting stays ahead of five-year average

Alberta legislature session to begin under new Premier Jason Kenney

Source: The Canadian Press, May 21, 2019  EDMONTON — The Alberta legislature is to start a new session today with a lot of new faces and a new government in charge. Premier Jason Kenney and the 63 members of his United Conservative caucus are to be sworn in as legislature members and a Speaker is… Continue reading Alberta legislature session to begin under new Premier Jason Kenney

Scheer says Canada needs coast-to-coast corridor for pipeline construction

Source: The Canadian Press, May 16, 2019  TORONTO — Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer says Canada needs a coast-to-coast energy corridor where it would be easy to build pipelines and power lines. In a speech laying out his economic vision before the next election, the opposition leader says having one dedicated route would make it easier to approve major… Continue reading Scheer says Canada needs coast-to-coast corridor for pipeline construction

Kindersley Chamber of Commerce: Book Your 2019 Tradeshow Booth Today!

Kindersley & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present: Kindersley’s 34th Annual TRADESHOW EXHIBITION West Central Events Centre, Kindersley, SK June 6th & 7th, 2019 SPOTS ARE FILLING UP QUICKLY! BOOK YOUR BOOTH TODAY! Phone: (306)463-2320   Fax: (306) 463-2312 office@kindersleychamber.com | www.kindersleychamber.com The Kindersley & District Chamber of Commerce invites you to a 2-day opportunity… Continue reading Kindersley Chamber of Commerce: Book Your 2019 Tradeshow Booth Today!