Source: Tim Wharnsby, CBC Sports, May 2, 2019 Smart defence and Tuukka Rask shut down Blue Jackets in Game 4 The dignity and difficulty in succeeding in the Stanley Cup playoffs were in full bloom for the Boston Bruins on Thursday. David Pastrnak and Patrice Bergeron scored early in Game 4 to give the Bruins… Continue reading Bruins show their playoff battle-tested selves in tying series 2-2
Month: May 2019
Saskatchewan summer soccer series aims to elevate sport in province
Source: David Giles and Ryan Flaherty, Global News, May 2, 2019 Anticipation is building for the first installment of the Saskatchewan summer soccer series. Close to three thousand fans are expected at SMF Field on Saturday when the SK Selects host Calgary Foothills FC. Many members of the 28-man squad are either current or former members of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies.… Continue reading Saskatchewan summer soccer series aims to elevate sport in province
Appeal Court to rule on Saskatchewan’s court challenge of federal carbon tax
Source: Stephanie Taylor, The Canadian Press, May 3, 2019 REGINA – Saskatchewan’s Court of Appeal is to make the first ruling in Canada on whether a federally imposed carbon tax is constitutional. The Saskatchewan Party government filed a legal challenge of Ottawa’s levy that came into effect April 1 in provinces without a carbon price of… Continue reading Appeal Court to rule on Saskatchewan’s court challenge of federal carbon tax
Flying turtle smashes into man’s vehicle, shattering windshield while cruising down highway
Source: Adam Frisk, Global News, May 3, 2019 A South Carolina man was lucky to walk away uninjured after a turtle was kicked up by a truck on a highway, and sent flying through the driver’s windshield, shattering it to pieces. John Gardner was cruising down a highway in Conway on his way to work… Continue reading Flying turtle smashes into man’s vehicle, shattering windshield while cruising down highway
Sask. Health Authority to take ‘all hands on deck’ approach to opioid therapy physician shortage: minister
Source: Bryan Eneas, CBC News, May 2, 2019 NDP says 1 physician handling 700 opioid therapy patients is a ‘recipe for disaster’ Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP is calling on the government to address a physician shortage in Regina that it says could put people fighting opioid addiction at risk. Two doctors who handled 700 opioid substitution-therapy patients… Continue reading Sask. Health Authority to take ‘all hands on deck’ approach to opioid therapy physician shortage: minister
Alberta’s ‘turn-off-taps’ law makes gas price jumps and shortages real
Source: Dirk Meissner, The Canadian Press, May 3, 2019 VICTORIA — Get ready for higher gasoline prices and shortages in British Columbia and a supply surplus on the Prairies if Alberta Premier Jason Kenney uses a newly proclaimed law to restrict fuel exports to its western neighbour, say industry experts and court documents. “The one wild… Continue reading Alberta’s ‘turn-off-taps’ law makes gas price jumps and shortages real
Canadian military unfazed by ‘fishy’ beluga whale suspected of spying for Russia
Source: The Canadian Press, May 2, 2019 OTTAWA — Norway may be wondering about the porpoise of a beluga whale found in its waters sporting a Russian harness, but Canadian defence officials say they are dolphinately not worried about militarized cetaceans being used here. The beluga in question was discovered by Norwegian fishermen last week wearing… Continue reading Canadian military unfazed by ‘fishy’ beluga whale suspected of spying for Russia
Wintry blast over weekend welcome for topsoil moisture: Sask. crop report
Source: CBC News, May 2, 2019 Topsoil conditions for cropland, hayland and pastures is listed as 60% adequate Soil conditions were looking bleak before a blast of snow and rain over the weekend, which has improved the outlook across the province, according to the latest Saskatchewan crop report. “Going into winter, we were on the… Continue reading Wintry blast over weekend welcome for topsoil moisture: Sask. crop report
Concerns linger over dry pastures on Prairies
Source: Jeremy Simes, Producer.com, May 2, 2019 Most cattle producers are going to need moisture during the growing season if their fields are to be replenished Many producers across the Prairies are dealing with dry pasture conditions, hoping moisture will soon come to replenish their fields. Areas from Calgary to Winnipeg are either abnormally dry… Continue reading Concerns linger over dry pastures on Prairies
Snow eases drought concerns
Source: Brian Cross, Producer.com, May 2, 2019 Rain, snow and blizzard conditions were recorded through much of Alberta and Saskatchewan April 27-28. A widespread snowfall that covered much of Alberta and southern Saskatchewan last weekend has delivered a much-needed shot of moisture to what was shaping up to be an extremely dry spring seeding season… Continue reading Snow eases drought concerns