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Blue Jays still seeking answers in bullpen after 40 games

By Ben Nicholson-Smith, Sprtsnet.ca, May 17, 2016 Big league teams are constantly tinkering with bullpens, calling up a lefty specialist here or a long reliever there. For the most part, bullpens are made to be re-made. But the Toronto Blue Jays have had to do more than their share of adjusting on the fly this… Continue reading Blue Jays still seeking answers in bullpen after 40 games

Sidney Crosby delivers OT winner to even Penguins-Lightning series

By Will Graves, The Associated Press, May 17, 2016 Pittsburgh captain breaks out of 8-game scoring drought Sidney Crosby wasn’t sure Bryan Rust saw him, so the Pittsburgh Penguins captain gave his impromptu linemate a quick yell just to make sure. “I tried to let him know I was there,” Crosby said. Read full article… Continue reading Sidney Crosby delivers OT winner to even Penguins-Lightning series

Grass Fire Southeast of Kindersley Yesterday

By Kindersley Social, May 17, 2016 On May 16, at approximately 3:59 p.m., Kindersley Fire was dispatched to a grass fire South and East of Kindersley inside the RM of Newcombe. Crews used leaf blowers and water to control and extinguish the grass fire. At 4:27 p.m. the scene was under control and crews were… Continue reading Grass Fire Southeast of Kindersley Yesterday

Highlights of Special Meeting of Council May 13, 2016

By Town of Kindersley, May 16, 2016 At a Special Meeting of Council held Friday, May 13, 2016, Council directed Acting Mayor Shaun Henry and Chief Administrative Officer Bernie Morton to enter into the following agreements: A rental agreement with the Kindersley Rodeo Committee for the 2016 Rodeo to take place from May 26 to 28,… Continue reading Highlights of Special Meeting of Council May 13, 2016

Taxpayers Federation Slams Wynne's $7 Billion Carbon Scheme

By Christine Van Geyn, Taxpayer.com, May 16, 2016 Leaked documents reveal Wynne plans to spend over $7 billion over four years TORONTO, ON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is slamming the Wynne government’s plan for $7 billion in spending and a slew new regulations related to home heating and fuel transportation, among other things. Read full article here

US wildfire season expected to be worse than normal

By The Associated Press, May 17, 2016 America’s primary wildfire-fighters are getting ready for the 2016 season, which is expected to be worse than average in Hawaii, Alaska and the Southwest. U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will meet with regional forest officials Tuesday to discuss plans and preparations. The Forest… Continue reading US wildfire season expected to be worse than normal

Startup aims to take over highways with self-driving big rigs

By The Associated Press, May 17, 2016 Otto, launched by former Google engineer, aims to retrofit all U.S. trucks with self-driving tech Picture an 18-wheel truck barreling down the highway with 36,000 kilograms (80,000 pounds) of cargo and no one but a robot at the wheel. To many, that might seem a frightening idea, even… Continue reading Startup aims to take over highways with self-driving big rigs

Shiny copper dome atop the Saskatchewan Legislature unveiled

By CBC News, May 16, 2016 Saskatchewan Legislative Building’s roof reno finally revealed On Monday evening, the wraps finally came off at the Saskatchewan Legislative Building and a shiny new dome was unveiled. For well over a year, renovations have been underway at the dome and the structure has been covered with scaffolding and white plastic.… Continue reading Shiny copper dome atop the Saskatchewan Legislature unveiled

Helping Fort McMurray fire evacuees: disaster donation dos and don'ts

By Devin Heroux CBC News, May 16, 2016 ‘We will be very specific about what we’re looking for,’ Salvation Army says As people in Saskatchewan continue to gather donations for evacuees from Fort McMurray, officials at the Salvation Army in Saskatoon are reminding donors to only send goods that are going to be useful. Read full… Continue reading Helping Fort McMurray fire evacuees: disaster donation dos and don'ts

Wildfire danger on the rise again in Saskatchewan

By Kevin O’Conner, CBC News, May 16, 2016 ‘Extreme risk’ area has been growing since Friday What a difference a few days can make when it comes to the risk of forest fires and grass fires. After cooler conditions and rain shrank the “extreme risk” zones on Friday, by Monday morning the wildfire danger map… Continue reading Wildfire danger on the rise again in Saskatchewan