By Jonathan Ratner, Financial Post, June 2, 2016 Global investors don’t seem all that concerned about the upcoming U.S. Presidential election, in large part because polls still put Democrat Hillary Clinton as likely to win the White House. Since her tax proposals are closer to the status quo than party rival Bernie Sanders and Republican… Continue reading What investors should look for as the U.S. election approaches
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Fort McMurray family 'saddened' to leave Regina
By Dean Gutheil, CBC News, June 1, 2016 Fire forced Muir family to seek refuge with Saskatchewan relatives They were shattered when fires forced them to leave their Fort McMurray home a month ago. Now, the Muir family say they have had such a good time in Regina, they’ll be saddened to leave. Read full… Continue reading Fort McMurray family 'saddened' to leave Regina
Winners and losers: Health gets boost but families take hit in Saskatchewan budget
By The Canadian Press, June 1, 2016 The Saskatchewan government tabled a $14.5-billion budget Wednesday. Here’s a look at who benefits and who takes a hit: Winners Drivers: More than 1,300 kilometres of provincial highways to see repairs or upgrades this year. The sick: There’s $70.5 million — a $20-million increase over last year —… Continue reading Winners and losers: Health gets boost but families take hit in Saskatchewan budget
Oil slips as OPEC meeting ends with no output cap
By CBC News, June 2, 2016 Statement only emphasizes need for members to work for ‘stable market’ for crude Oil prices fell Thursday after a meeting of OPEC officials ended with the cartel unable to agree on limiting supply. A statement read at the end of the meeting emphasized the need for members to work for… Continue reading Oil slips as OPEC meeting ends with no output cap
Saskatchewan budget good news for Saskatoon: Don Atchison
By Carly Robison, Global News, June 2, 2016 The Saskatchewan government’s renewed commitment to revenue sharing is a positive for the City of Saskatoon according to Mayor Don Atchison There are a number of items in the Saskatchewan budget that make this a good news budget for Saskatoon. Mayor Don Atchison is pleased that the government renewed… Continue reading Saskatchewan budget good news for Saskatoon: Don Atchison
Fort McMurray re-entry enters day two
By Christina Commisso, CTV News, June 2, 2016 Another wave of evacuees is expected back in Fort McMurray on Thursday, as the reconstruction process continues, one that officials say will likely take years. Residents in “zone 2”, which includes Parsons Creek, Stone Creek, Timberlea, Eagle Ridge and Dickinsfield, are being allowed to settle back into… Continue reading Fort McMurray re-entry enters day two
Alberta's carbon tax steers clear of making airlines pay
By Kyle Bakx, CBC News, June 2, 2016 Carriers will only be affected on flights within the province In seven months, many Albertans will start paying the carbon tax. Buy gas for your car, fill up your propane tank, or turn on the natural gas furnace and it’ll cost a little more. Carbon pricing systems are… Continue reading Alberta's carbon tax steers clear of making airlines pay
Assisted dying bill gets rough ride in Senate
By Joan Bryden, The Canadian Press, June 1, 2016 OTTAWA — The Trudeau government’s controversial assisted dying bill made its official debut in the Senate on Wednesday and the initial reviews were devastating. Conservative, independent Liberal and independent senators alike panned the legislation as they grilled first Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and then Health Minister… Continue reading Assisted dying bill gets rough ride in Senate
R.M. of Kindersley: June 1st Road Update
By R.M. of Kindersley, June 1, 2016 Roads will reopen at 2:00pm today. There are still areas that are not good for travel at this time. The North part of our RM did receive more rain last night and need more time to dry. Stay on main grids and avoid dirt trails at this time until they are… Continue reading R.M. of Kindersley: June 1st Road Update
Kindersley Wins National Award for Municipal Innovation
By Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators, June 1, 2016 Winnipeg, MB (June 1, 2016) – The Town of Kindersley, SK has received national recognition for its Waste Water Project from the Canadian Association of Municipal Administrators (CAMA). The Town was presented with the 2016 CAMA Willis Award for Innovation, in the Under 20,000 population category,… Continue reading Kindersley Wins National Award for Municipal Innovation