Source: CBC News, January 9, 2020 RCMP say any changes not set in stone; Bill Clary worried police feigning interest in citizens’ opinions A concerned Saskatchewan resident says the communication surrounding the RCMP’s proposition of a “super-hub policing model” for the southwestern part of the province is too little, too late. Memos were sent out in small communities… Continue reading Sask. man concerned as RCMP eye ‘super-hub policing model’ for rural region
Month: January 2020
Extreme cold warning issued for Saskatoon, other Sask communities
Source: Jason Warick, January 10, 2020 Several indoor locations available for Saskatoon residents to warm up Saskatoon and several other Saskatchewan communities are under an extreme cold warning, with wind chills exceeding -40C. According to Environment Canada, the warning extends west past the Battlefords to Lloydminster and Meadow Lake. There’s also an extreme cold warning in… Continue reading Extreme cold warning issued for Saskatoon, other Sask communities
Iran denies shooting down Ukrainian plane, wants Canada, U.S. to release data
Source: Nasser Karimi and Joseph Krauss, The Associated Press, January 10, 2020 If the U.S. or Canada were to present incontrovertible evidence that the plane was shot down by Iran, even if unintentionally, it could have a dramatic impact on public opinion in Iran. Iran on Friday denied Western allegations that one of its own missiles downed… Continue reading Iran denies shooting down Ukrainian plane, wants Canada, U.S. to release data
Extreme Wind Chills for Kindersley and Area
Extreme Cold Warning Issued Residents of Kindersley and area can expect shivering wind chill values today as winter tightens its grip across the province. With wind chill values of -40C in Kindersley this morning there is risk of frostbite to exposed skin in minutes. Please remember to dress warmly, if you dress in layers you… Continue reading Extreme Wind Chills for Kindersley and Area
‘I feel criminalized’: No explanation given for increase U.S. border bans handed to Canadians
Source: Allison Hurst, CTV News, January 9, 2020 VANCOUVER — Justin Lajeunesse spent his summer working at Spirit Ridge resort in Osoyoos, B.C., but high rental rates during peak season prompted his decision to look for housing elsewhere. Instead of living in B.C., he and his girlfriend opted to stay at her parents place, rent free,… Continue reading ‘I feel criminalized’: No explanation given for increase U.S. border bans handed to Canadians
Canadian unemployment fell in December, economy added 35,200 jobs
Source: The Canadian Press, January 10, 2020 The Canadian economy added 35,200 jobs in December, fuelled by a gain in full-time jobs, to post the first monthly increase in jobs since September. Statistics Canada said Friday the unemployment rate fell to 5.6 per cent for the final month of the year, compared with a rate… Continue reading Canadian unemployment fell in December, economy added 35,200 jobs
Hemp CBD bubble may have burst
Source: Robert Arnason, Producer.com, January 9, 2020 After producing hemp mostly for grain, for two decades, Canadian farmers leapt into the hemp CBD business. However, there are signs that grower fascination with CBD may be fading. In North America’s hemp industry, 2019 may be remembered as the year that the CBD craze hit its peak.… Continue reading Hemp CBD bubble may have burst
Insects in Stored Grain
Source: Kim Stonehouse, PAg, Crops Extension Specialist, Tisdale, December 2019 Regularly monitoring stored grain for insects is always important and can alleviate many problems at the time of delivery to the elevator. The Canada Grain Act has a zero tolerance policy for any insects that feed on whole, sound grain delivered to elevators. The most sensitive way to… Continue reading Insects in Stored Grain
Bank of Canada to make new $5 note, seeks public input on who should be on it
Source: CBC News, January 9, 2020 Stephen Poloz, governor of the Bank of Canada, announced the initiative Thursday Canada’s central bank is planning to release a new $5 note, and it wants input from Canadians on what it should look like. Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz announced the revamp at the end of a speech to… Continue reading Bank of Canada to make new $5 note, seeks public input on who should be on it
Who’s in the running to become the next Conservative leader, and what are their odds?
Source: Don Martin, CTV News, January 9, 2020 OTTAWA — It’s attracting less water cooler conversation than Justin Trudeau’s struggling beard, but the race to replace the Conservative leader is about to leave the starting gate. Unfortunately the candidate most likely to win remains on the sidelines, although I’m told former interim leader Rona Ambrose… Continue reading Who’s in the running to become the next Conservative leader, and what are their odds?