Category: News

Widespread thunderstorm threat for the Prairies this week

By Brett Soderholm, The Weather Network, June 8, 2016  Wednesday, June 8, 2016, 9:11 AM – It’s hot. It’s unstable. It’s a ripe environment for active weather across the Prairies this week, especially on Thursday. The combination of record-shattering heat and moisture associated with a developing surface low is very conducive to a fairly widespread… Continue reading Widespread thunderstorm threat for the Prairies this week

Seed treatments good way to fight flea beetles

By Tennessee Wild, The Western Producer, June 2, 2016 Producers are urged to watch their canola fields closely but not to be too afraid of some feeding, which is necessary Flea beetles account for more than $250 million annually in crop damage on the Prairies, despite farmers’ best efforts to control them. And with the… Continue reading Seed treatments good way to fight flea beetles

World carbon emissions stopped growing in 2015, says BP

By Terry Macalister, The Guardian, June 8, 2016  Move towards renewable energy and away from coal power helped stall emissions growth last year but slowdown may be temporary, says oil giant Carbon emissions stopped growing in 2015 for the first time in 10 years as the world turned its back on coal and embraced energy… Continue reading World carbon emissions stopped growing in 2015, says BP

World's first passenger drone cleared for testing in Nevada

By Samuel Gibbs, The Guardian, June 8, 2016  China’s Ehang will begin the testing process this year to prove the drone’s airworthiness The world’s first passenger drone capable of autonomously carrying a person in the air for 23 minutes has been given clearance for testing in Nevada. Chinese firm Ehang, which unveiled the electric Ehang… Continue reading World's first passenger drone cleared for testing in Nevada

Trudeau government seeks outsiders for top public-service jobs

By Dean Beeby, CBC News, June 8, 2016  Cabinet looking for fresh blood from private sector and elsewhere for top public-sector postings The Trudeau government is looking beyond the federal public service for executives to run some big departments, but is being cautioned that outsiders can sometimes be a bad fit for the public sector.… Continue reading Trudeau government seeks outsiders for top public-service jobs

Clinton's clarifying moment streaked by uncertainty over Sanders

By Matt Kwong, CBC News, June 8, 2016  ‘What’s Clinton going to do about Bernie?’ Democrats ask, as Vermont senator vows to fight on It was a clarifying night for Hillary Clinton, albeit a frustrating one for her party. The former U.S. secretary of state finally clinched the Democratic presidential nomination yesterday, crossing the “magic… Continue reading Clinton's clarifying moment streaked by uncertainty over Sanders

Blind woman’s eSight fundraising campaign surpasses goal

By CTV News, June 7, 2016  A legally blind Saskatoon woman’s dream of seeing clearly will soon become a reality. Bobbi Janzen’s GoFundMe page, started last month to help her raise $19,500 for eSight glasses, surpassed its fundraising goal Monday night. “The majority of the donors we don’t know personally,” she said, noting how floored… Continue reading Blind woman’s eSight fundraising campaign surpasses goal

Extreme wildfire risk returns to wide area of Saskatchewan

By Kevin O’Conner, CBC News, June 7, 2016  Much of province, and Alberta, is back in fire risk red zone, federal map says What a difference a week makes — when it comes to the risk of forest fires. Natural Resources Canada’s latest fire danger map shows a large red zone — meaning extreme fire… Continue reading Extreme wildfire risk returns to wide area of Saskatchewan

Fuel tax exemption for Sask. farmers under review

By Stefani Langenegger, CBC News, June 7, 2016  Auditor says $121M program does not have clear purpose Saskatchewan’s auditor says a multi-million dollar fuel tax exemption for farmers, which has been in place for 30 years, does not have a clearly-defined purpose. Judy Ferguson released her office’s latest report today, where it was tabled in… Continue reading Fuel tax exemption for Sask. farmers under review