Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton: not a coin toss yet

By Eric Grenier, CBC News, May 18, 2016  Trust the aggregate: the U.S. presidential race is getting more competitive, but a toss-up it isn’t Last week, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed that Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump had drawn almost even in a general election match-up. The gap between the two candidates had dropped to… Continue reading Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton: not a coin toss yet

Saskatchewan eyes 'transformational' change in government to save money

By The Canadian Press, May 17, 2016  The Saskatchewan government is looking at changing how health care and education are run in a bid to improve service and save money. Premier Brad Wall said everything will be on the table as the province considers some major changes to better deliver programs more efficiently. “One, improve… Continue reading Saskatchewan eyes 'transformational' change in government to save money

Sask. man buys old school to revitalize community

By Glenn Reid, CBC News, May 17, 2016  Repairing his old school is a labour of love and a costly one Wishart is not unlike many small towns in Saskatchewan. People are moving away to the big cities and communities like Wishart are becoming ghost towns. That’s how Morris Karakochuk describes it. Read full article here

Sask. Premier wants review of SaskTel's future competitiveness

By Stefani Langenegger, CBC News, May 17, 2016  Brad Wall says sale of Manitoba Telecom requires ‘risk analysis’ in Saskatchewan The government of Saskatchewan wants a risk analysis done on its telephone company, in the wake of news earlier this month that Bell will buy Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. Premier Brad Wall says that deal leaves… Continue reading Sask. Premier wants review of SaskTel's future competitiveness

'The second disaster': Impractical donations burden Fort McMurray relief work

By Jackie Dunham, CTV News, May 18, 2016  Canadians have responded to the evacuation of fire-ravaged Fort McMurray, Alta. by donating, not only millions of dollars, but huge quantities of household goods, clothes, food and toys. Rather than help, however, relief workers say the overwhelming generosity amounts to too much of a good thing. It’s… Continue reading 'The second disaster': Impractical donations burden Fort McMurray relief work

Fort McMurray fire sweeps east through northern oilsands sites

By Marion Warnica, CBC News, May 17, 2016   Fire destroys lodge for workers north of the city The Fort McMurray wildfire has destroyed one of the oilsands camps north of the city and is roaring eastward toward others in its path. The fire destroyed all 665 units at Blacksand Executive Lodge, which provided temporary… Continue reading Fort McMurray fire sweeps east through northern oilsands sites

Bike Rodeo in Kindersley

Rain or Shine – Free Bike Rodeo May 18, 2016 4:00PM – 7:00PM West Central Events Centre, 500 Street East, Kindersley, SK Please bring the following with you: Bike – Bicycle Helmet – Water Bottle Many chance’s to win Free Bike Helmet Ages 5 – 15+ *Helmet Fitting* *Balance Control* *Bicycle Inspection* *Obstacle Course* *Traffic Sign… Continue reading Bike Rodeo in Kindersley

Sask. parishes ready to welcome Syrian refugee family after 3 tries

By CBC News, May 18, 2016  A group of parishes have been trying to sponsor a Syrian Christian family for 3 years It’s been a long time coming for a group of parishes in Saskatoon looking to sponsor a Syrian refugee family. After years of waiting, the group will soon be welcoming a family of… Continue reading Sask. parishes ready to welcome Syrian refugee family after 3 tries

Saskatchewan Pension Plan marks 30 years of quiet success

By Bruce Johnstone, Regina Leader-Post, May 17, 2016  Since 1986, the Saskatchewan Pension Plan (SPP) has been quietly been going about its business of providing a voluntary, no-frills and inexpensive pension plan for the two out of three people who don’t have access to a company pension. But this year being its 30th anniversary, the SPP is… Continue reading Saskatchewan Pension Plan marks 30 years of quiet success

Watch the World’s Most Jumbo-Est Jet Take Off. Barely.

By Wired Staff, Wired, May 17, 2016  The Largest Plane in the World Stops Traffic in Australia WHEN THE LARGEST plane on the planet comes to town, it tends to attract attention. Like, more than 10,000 people turning out to the airport and causing mega traffic jams just to get a look. That’s what happened… Continue reading Watch the World’s Most Jumbo-Est Jet Take Off. Barely.