By John, W. Schoen, CNBC, June 6, 2016 The U.S. economy hit a soft patch in the first three months of 2016, slowing to an annual growth rate of just 0.8 percent, according to the government’s latest reporting Some 60 percent of business economists say that uncertainty about the November vote is damaging prospects for… Continue reading Election angst hurting US economy
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R.M. of Kindersley: June 3rd Road Update
By R.M. of Kindersley, June 3, 2016 The following Roads will be opened at 2pm June 3rd: – 657 Grid North and South – 658 Grid North – Dewar Lake Road – Flaxcombe South The rest of the RM will open at 8am June 4th if we do not get any more precipitation, this is only… Continue reading R.M. of Kindersley: June 3rd Road Update
High food prices driving some shoppers away from fruits, vegetables study says
By The Canadian Press, June 6, 2016 Low-income, less-educated and young people more vulnerable to rising prices Some Canadians are snubbing expensive fruits and vegetables, instead turning to frozen produce and juice as less-pricey alternatives, a new survey by researchers from two universities has found. Soaring produce prices have been a hot topic recently. Fresh… Continue reading High food prices driving some shoppers away from fruits, vegetables study says
Dixie Chicks announce Saskatoon concert
By CBC News, June 6, 2016 The group will visit more than 50 cities in the U.S. and Canada The country music group Dixie Chicks will perform in Saskatoon Sept. 30. It’s part of the group’s North American summer tour. A press release said the group added more dates to the tour after it became… Continue reading Dixie Chicks announce Saskatoon concert
Saskatchewan couple who plotted to kill spouses found guilty
By Kristen McEwen, The Canadian Press, June 5, 2016 Jury deliberations began Friday, verdict on Sunday Two lovers accused of plotting to kill their spouses in Saskatchewan have been found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder. The jury in Prince Albert took close to 30 hours before convicting Curtis Vey and Angela Nicholson on… Continue reading Saskatchewan couple who plotted to kill spouses found guilty
Missed deadline on medically assisted dying leaves doctors divided
By Susan Lunn, CBC News, June 6, 2016 Does delay in passing a new law empower doctors to act, or lead to further legal confusion? Today is the last day for Parliament to pass legislation governing medically assisted dying before a deadline imposed by the Supreme Court. It won’t happen. On Friday, the Senate sent… Continue reading Missed deadline on medically assisted dying leaves doctors divided
Fort McMurray's water warrior fought to keep the flow to firefighters going
By Brier Stewart, Terry Reith, CBC News, June 6, 2016 Water treatment boss recounts the battle to get water to the fire crews fighting the ‘beast.’ For 38 years, Guy Jette has manned the water treatment centre in Fort McMurray, and now as head of the operation, water quality is both his personal passion and… Continue reading Fort McMurray's water warrior fought to keep the flow to firefighters going
Canada in line for a $750-billion 'bequest boom'
By The Canadian Press, June 6, 2016 TORONTO — One of Canada’s big banks estimates that $750 billion will be inherited by members of the Boomer generation over the next decade. CIBC says there are currently about 2.5 million Canadians over the age of 75 with a total net worth of $900 billion or… Continue reading Canada in line for a $750-billion 'bequest boom'
World's Largest Radio Telescope Faces Troubling Future
By Sarah Scoles, ScientificAmerican.com, June 6, 2016 The National Science Foundation is considering pulling its support from the famous Arecibo radio dish in Puerto Rico One of the world’s most iconic astronomy sites, Puerto Rico’s giant Arecibo Observatory, may be facing the end of its era. The National Science Foundation (NSF), the primary funder of… Continue reading World's Largest Radio Telescope Faces Troubling Future
Oregon train derailment spills oil, sparks fire
By Gillian Flaccus, The Associated Press, June 3, 2016 PORTLAND, Ore. — A train towing a highly volatile type of oil derailed Friday in Oregon’s scenic Columbia River Gorge, igniting a fire that sent a plume of black smoke high into the sky and spurring evacuations and road closures. Eleven cars derailed in the 96-car… Continue reading Oregon train derailment spills oil, sparks fire