Kindersley’s Canada Day Fireworks

The Town of Kindersley will be putting on a fireworks display July 1st, 2020, at dusk, taking place at West Road and Ditson Drive. The Town is reminding residents to not gather in groups larger than 30 people, and to please continue to practice social distancing measures. For the latest information and for more updates… Continue reading Kindersley’s Canada Day Fireworks

According to NHL, 26 Players Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 Since June 8

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Source: Sportsnet Staff, sportsnet.ca, June 30, 2020 The league has issued a statement saying, “all players who have tested positive have been self-isolated and are following CDC and Health Canada protocols.” The NHL says 15 out of more than 250 players in the league’s Phase 2 return-to-play protocol have tested positive for COVID-19 while an… Continue reading According to NHL, 26 Players Have Tested Positive for COVID-19 Since June 8

Kaepernick’s Life Story to Become Six-Part Netflix Series

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Source: bbc.com, June 30, 2020 The series will look at Kaepernick’s early life as a black child growing up with a white adopted family, and what led him to become an activist. The story of NFL star and civil rights activist Colin Kaepernick’s early years is being made into a documentary. The six-part series entitled… Continue reading Kaepernick’s Life Story to Become Six-Part Netflix Series

During COVID-19, Province Extends Supports For Youth Transitioning Out Of Care

The Government of Saskatchewan is further extending support services to youth in care who would normally be transitioning to independence during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension, which was set to end on June 30, 2020, will now be extended up to January 5, 2021. This means that any young person who “ages out of care”… Continue reading During COVID-19, Province Extends Supports For Youth Transitioning Out Of Care

Public Safety Alert Issued for High-Risk Sex Offender Now Living in Regina

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Source: cbc.ca, June 30, 2020 Steven Brian Ewanchuk, 71, who is now living in Regina, is a high-profile sexual offender who has convictions dating back to the 1970s. He also made national headlines in the historic “no means no” case of 1999. The Regina Police Service is issuing a public advisory on a man who… Continue reading Public Safety Alert Issued for High-Risk Sex Offender Now Living in Regina

Crops in Argentina and Brazil Threatened by Locust Swarm

Source: bbc.ca, June 30, 2020 Insects have caused damage to crops of corn, sugar cane, wheat and oats. Brazil and Argentina are monitoring the movements of a large swarm of locusts, which has been eating its way through crops in the region. The insects, which can cover a distance of 150km (93 miles) in a… Continue reading Crops in Argentina and Brazil Threatened by Locust Swarm

Edge Realty: #616 2nd Street East. Beautifully updated family home with great location!

For Sale $329,000  Listing #L202059 Listing Agent: Jenny Wozniak Size/Style & Lot Size: 1150 sqft Bungalow on a 70 x 120 lot Effective Age: Built in 1953 Taxes: $2718 in 2020 FEATURES: Welcome Home! Beautifully updated 4 bedroom 2 bath home! The detail and street appeal are sure to catch your eye when you drive by… Continue reading Edge Realty: #616 2nd Street East. Beautifully updated family home with great location!

New Bee Species Honours High Flying Canadian Hero

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The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) announced today that a newly recognized species of bee native to North America is named in honour of Canadian Astronaut Colonel Christopher Hadfield. In an academic paper, authored by RSM Curator of Invertebrate Zoology, Dr. Cory Sheffield and published in the Journal of Hymenoptera Research, Sheffield makes the scientific case… Continue reading New Bee Species Honours High Flying Canadian Hero

Great Plains College to Coordinate English Language Training Program for Newcomers to Canada

Great Plains College is pleased to announce that it has assumed the coordination of the Saskatchewan referrals for a home-based English language training program that provides an essential learning experience for newcomers to Canada. The college has entered into an agreement with the federal government and The Centre for Education & Training (TCET) to manage… Continue reading Great Plains College to Coordinate English Language Training Program for Newcomers to Canada