By Shawn Donnan and Sam Fleming, Financial Times, June 13, 2016 White House Countdown The worst mass shooting in modern US history put terrorism at the heart of the 2016 election campaign on Monday as Donald Trump called for heightened surveillance of US mosques and Hillary Clinton called for tighter controls on assault weapons. Mr Trump, the… Continue reading Terrorism moves to heart of US election campaign
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Bankrupt energy firms add to Alberta's abandoned well problems
By Tracy Johnson, CBC News, June 14, 2016 Nearly 150,000 oil wells in the province are inactive or abandoned Tony Bruder lives in one of the most beautiful parts of Canada, the deep southwestern corner of Alberta where the Prairies bump into the mountains, on a ranch that’s been in his family for three generations. Those same three generations… Continue reading Bankrupt energy firms add to Alberta's abandoned well problems
Saskatchewan town fighting to save grain elevator from demolition
By Samanda Brace, CBC News, June 13, 2016 Raymore resident’s proposal to purchase the elevator has been rejected A small town in Saskatchewan is trying to save one of its grain elevators from meeting the wrecking ball. Locals from the community of Raymore, Sask., have been attempting to convince Cargill to not demolish its concrete elevator.… Continue reading Saskatchewan town fighting to save grain elevator from demolition
Opposition says 'business case' for Sask. carbon capture plant waning
By Stefani Langenegger, CBC News, June 13, 2016 SaskPower avoids $91M penalty by renegotiating contract with buyer of CO2 The Opposition NDP is raising more concerns about the business case for the government’s carbon capture facility in Estevan, Sask. It says a renegotiation of SaskPower’s contract with energy company Cenovus to buy the CO2 emissions from… Continue reading Opposition says 'business case' for Sask. carbon capture plant waning
Regina police seek missing girl, 12
By CBC News, June 14, 2016 Kaleigha Morrison hasn’t been seen since Monday morning Regina police are looking for a missing 12-year-old girl. Kaleigha Morrison hasn’t been seen since 8 a.m. CST on Monday, June 13. She was last seen on the 2900 block of 26th Ave., which is west of the Golden Mile Shopping Centre. Read full story… Continue reading Regina police seek missing girl, 12
Police say Ont. woman impersonated own mother during driving test
By The Canadian Press, June 14, 2016 SMITHS FALLS, Ont. — An Ontario woman is accused of donning a wig and glasses to impersonate her own mother so she could take a driving test on her behalf. Police in Smiths Falls, Ont., say the test took place on June 9 at the local Ministry of… Continue reading Police say Ont. woman impersonated own mother during driving test
Canadian warship replacement plan to use off-the-shelf designs
By Cassie Williams, CBC News, June 13, 2016 Judy Foote says to estimate cost savings before RFP issued would be ‘unfair and irresponsible’ The federal government is “streamlining” the multibillion-dollar project to replace the Royal Canadian Navy’s aging warships by buying and modifying an off-the-shelf design, the Trudeau government announced Monday. At a news conference… Continue reading Canadian warship replacement plan to use off-the-shelf designs
Debt-to-income ratio ticks down to $1.65 for every dollar Canadians earn
By CBC News, June 14, 2016 Debt-to-disposable income ratio was 165.3 per cent for the first 3 months of 2016 The amount that Canadians owe compared to what they earn ticked down in the first three months of 2016, but is still near a record high. Statistics Canada said Tuesday the debt-to-disposable income ratio was 165.3… Continue reading Debt-to-income ratio ticks down to $1.65 for every dollar Canadians earn
Online network helps farmers get jump on pests
By Tennessa Wild, The Western Producer, June 9, 2016 Farmers who subscribe to the Prairie Pest Monitoring Network (PPMN) can get year-long information on what is predicted for their fields. The online prairie-wide monitoring system forecasts insect threats, monitors insect populations and offers advice on the best way to scout for pests and keep them… Continue reading Online network helps farmers get jump on pests
Southwest winners at Eston and Unity rodeos
By Southwest Booster, June 9, 2016 Southwest competitors had their share of success at Canadian Cowboys Association rodeos in Eston and Unity during the first weekend in June. Nine cowboys and cowgirls brought home money from a CCA event in Eston. Maple Creek’s Mardi Yarshenko led the way with a win in Ladies Barrel Racing… Continue reading Southwest winners at Eston and Unity rodeos