Blues edge Stars in double OT to reach Western Conference final

Source: The Associated Press, May 8, 2019  St. Louis’ Pat Maroon scores game winner past Dallas’ Ben Bishop Pat Maroon always imagined becoming a hometown hero. The 31-year-old St. Louis native got to live out that fantasy Tuesday night. Maroon scored 5:50 into the second overtime, Jordan Binnington made 29 saves and the St. Louis Blues… Continue reading Blues edge Stars in double OT to reach Western Conference final

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‘Zombie apocalypse’: Crystal meth exacting a heavy toll on users and Sask. health care system

Source: Dan Zakreski, CBC News, May 7, 2019  Addictions expert in Saskatoon describes drug’s impact A Saskatoon addictions expert says the province’s health care system is ill-equipped to deal with the spread of crystal methamphetamine use. The powerful stimulant offers users an intense, long-lasting high that can incapacitate people for anywhere from 12 to 24 hours. The cost… Continue reading ‘Zombie apocalypse’: Crystal meth exacting a heavy toll on users and Sask. health care system

Edge Realty: Acreage in R.M. of Kindersley -L2017102

$495,000 Situated 3 miles South of Kindersley on a good grid road.  Property consists of the following:  10 Acres Town water Power Geo Thermal heat in house and shop Well landscaped yard Access to dugout  1,750 sq. ft. bungalow with 3 bedrooms and a 4-piece guest bath. The master bedroom has a 2-piece ensuite. Kitchen… Continue reading Edge Realty: Acreage in R.M. of Kindersley -L2017102

Rural, urban crime rates in Sask. more than double national average: Statistics Canada

Source: Bryan Eneas, CBC News, May 7, 2019  Rural reports rank higher on Crime Severity Index than urban Statistics Canada’s latest report on crime, tabled on Tuesday, shows a great disparity in the crime rates in Sask. and the rest of the country. The disparity grows when looking at crimes committed in urban areas versus those committed… Continue reading Rural, urban crime rates in Sask. more than double national average: Statistics Canada

‘Anybody’s worst nightmare’: Man in coma after intervening in altercation at Penticton beach

Source: Allison Hurst, CTV News, May 7, 2019  A B.C. man is in a medically induced coma after he was viciously attacked on a beach in Penticton. Bradley Eliason and friends were having a bonfire at Okanagan Lake Friday night when they saw adult men who appeared to be harassing a group of teens. “One… Continue reading ‘Anybody’s worst nightmare’: Man in coma after intervening in altercation at Penticton beach

Denver school shooting leaves 1 student dead, 8 injured

Source: Kathleen Foody and P. Solomon Banda, The Associated Press, May 8, 2019  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — Two high school students shot and killed a classmate and injured eight others at a charter school in a Colorado community that just weeks ago marked the 20th anniversary of one of the nation’s worst school shootings. That Tuesday… Continue reading Denver school shooting leaves 1 student dead, 8 injured

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China’s investment in U.S. drops 83 per cent amid growing mistrust

Source: Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press, May 8, 2019  WASHINGTON — Chinese direct investment in the United States dropped 83% last year, pushed down by growing mistrust between the world’s two biggest economies. In a report out Wednesday, the Rhodium Group research firm said that China sank $5 billion last year into direct investments in… Continue reading China’s investment in U.S. drops 83 per cent amid growing mistrust

Crown stays breach of trust charge against suspended Vice-Admiral Mark Norman

Source: Rachel Aiello, CTV News, May 8, 2019  OTTAWA – Federal prosecutors have requested that the charge of breach of trust against suspended Vice-Admiral Mark Norman be stayed, citing “no reasonable prospect of conviction,” meaning he is a free man and the prospect of a pre-election trial has been quashed. Inside the Ottawa courthouse on Wednesday,… Continue reading Crown stays breach of trust charge against suspended Vice-Admiral Mark Norman