Month: August 2019

Black footed ferret population in Sask. wiped out by drought, plague

Source: CBC News, August 8, 2019  Parks Canada now focusing on prairie dog population The black footed ferret population was reintroduced to Grasslands National Park in 2009, but none of the animals have been spotted there since 2014. Stefano Liccioli, wildlife ecologist, and scientist for species at risk with Parks Canada, said consecutive droughts and a… Continue reading Black footed ferret population in Sask. wiped out by drought, plague

Canadians ready to embrace more technology in their health care: survey

Source: Cassandra Szklarski, The Canadian Press, August 8, 2019 Canadians are eager to incorporate technology into their doctor’s visits, according to a new survey. A new poll suggests the majority of Canadians are ready to embrace more technology in health care, and it seems many would even trust a private company like Google or Apple with… Continue reading Canadians ready to embrace more technology in their health care: survey

RCMP find bodies believed to be B.C. murder suspects

Source: Christy Somos, CTV News, August 7, 2019  The Manitoba RCMP said two bodies have been found in the hunt for the B.C. murder suspects, believed to be those of Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod. Officers discovered the bodies at approximately 10 a.m. on Wednesday morning in an area of “dense brush” about a kilometre from… Continue reading RCMP find bodies believed to be B.C. murder suspects

Feds go around Manitoba government to get carbon tax funds to schools

Source: Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press, August 7, 2019  Ottawa is going around the Manitoba government in order to give $5.4 million in carbon tax revenues to the province’s schools in the latest carbon-tax battle between the federal Liberals and a provincial Conservative government. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister last month refused to play ball and help… Continue reading Feds go around Manitoba government to get carbon tax funds to schools

The Tint Doctor: Scotchgard Paint Protection Film

NEW 3M™ Scotchgard Paint Protection Film Pro Series The virtually invisible film will keep your vehicle looking newer longer- without changing the design features or color- by protecting vulnerable areas such as front bumpers, hoods, side mirrors, door handle cavities, door edges, rocker panels, and rear fender panels. Preserving the finish of your vehicle with… Continue reading The Tint Doctor: Scotchgard Paint Protection Film

Square looks to shake up Canada’s checkout payment industry

Source: The Canadian Press, August 8, 2019  White plastic device called the Terminal replaces ubiquitous grey payment systems found in stores Square Inc. is introducing a new option at Canadian checkout counters, as the Silicon Valley giant looks to shake up the country’s payment space. The company, which started with a simple smartphone-based credit card scanner… Continue reading Square looks to shake up Canada’s checkout payment industry

David MacNaughton stepping down as Canada’s ambassador to U.S.

Source: Catharine Tunney, Katie Simpson, CBC News, August 8, 2019  MacNaughton leaving Washington posting at the end of the month David MacNaughton, who helped see Canada through the difficult NAFTA renegotiations, is leaving his position as Canada’s ambassador to the United States at the end of the month. In a statement, McNaughton called the decision “bittersweet.” “Serving as Canada’s… Continue reading David MacNaughton stepping down as Canada’s ambassador to U.S.

Royal LePage: 84 BROOKHOLLOW BOULEVARD, KINDERSLEY, SK

  FOR SALE $465,000.00 LISTING # SK759569 Listing Agent: Donna Mclay Building Style: Unknown Lot Size: 6055x No. of Parking Spaces: 2 Floor Space (approx): 1480 Square Feet Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2 Half Bathrooms: 0 Property Features: Features: Irregular lot size Parking Type: Parking Spaces Parking Type: Attached garage Real Estate Type: Single Family Building Features:… Continue reading Royal LePage: 84 BROOKHOLLOW BOULEVARD, KINDERSLEY, SK

Good to Go Rentals: Growing With the Oilfield Industry

Good to Go Rentals is constantly growing with the oilfield industries needs and technology. With 25 years of working in the Oilfield industry, we have custom built most of our equipment to suit specifications for all our oil partners. Good to Go Rentals provides commercial and oil field rental equipment for short or long term… Continue reading Good to Go Rentals: Growing With the Oilfield Industry