By The Associated Press, May 30, 2016 Sri Lankan wildlife workers rescued a baby elephant that became trapped in a drain. Wildlife officials in Sri Lanka have rescued an elephant calf after it fell into an uncovered drain in Hambantota. Officials and rescue workers used hammers, chisels and a blowtorch to break open the drain… Continue reading Baby elephant rescued from drain in Sri Lanka
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Suncor Energy resumes operations near Fort McMurray after mandatory evacuation lifted
By CBC News, May 29, 2016 Initial operations started at Firebag in situ facility Suncor Energy will resume operations near Fort McMurray two weeks after an approaching wildfire forced workers to evacuate its camps. “The safe and staged restart” started early last week at the company’s Firebag facility, around 120 km northeast of Fort McMurray, Suncor said… Continue reading Suncor Energy resumes operations near Fort McMurray after mandatory evacuation lifted
As Trump makes peace with Republicans, Sanders ratchets up war with Democrats
By Mark Gollom, CBC News, May 30, 2016 ‘It’s a war because there are deep feelings, there’s animosity on Sanders’ part,’ analyst says As the Republicans’ internal battles over the presidential nomination have quieted down, and will likely continue to simmer now that Donald Trump has crossed the threshold of delegate support, the war within… Continue reading As Trump makes peace with Republicans, Sanders ratchets up war with Democrats
Weyburn constable finishes Sask. Marathon in full uniform
By CBC News, May 29, 2016 Jeffery Bartsch was one of 233 runners who ran the 42.2 kilometre full marathon Under the bright sweltering sun at the Saskatchewan Marathon, Constable Jeffery Bartsch, crossed the finish line wearing the full Weyburn Police Service uniform on Sunday. Running full marathons was nothing out of the ordinary for… Continue reading Weyburn constable finishes Sask. Marathon in full uniform
Keith Urban brings Ripcord World Tour to Saskatoon
By CBC News, May 30, 2016 Urban will play at SaskTel Centre September 17 Country music fans, get ready to make some noise. Keith Urban is making a return to Saskatoon’s SaskTel Centre this fall. Urban is bringing his Ripcord World Tour to the city, with special guests Dallas Smith and Maren Morris. Read full story here…
Fort McMurray residents to return home as phased re-entry begins this week
By Emma Jarratt, CTV News, May 30, 2016 After a trying month for the tens of thousands of people evacuated as wildfires ravaged Fort McMurray, Alta., some good news this week: it’s time to begin the journey home. While the development is being hailed as a major step forward in the recovery from the wildfires… Continue reading Fort McMurray residents to return home as phased re-entry begins this week
South African firefighters arrive eager to help fight Fort McMurray wildfire
By Andrea Ross, Mack Lamoureux, CBC News, May 29, 2016 281 have arrived after a nearly 16,000-kilometre journey that began in Johannesburg Sunday morning The first thing the 281 South African firefighters did when they touched down in Edmonton was sing. They sang soldier songs — songs of South Africa — while the large crowd… Continue reading South African firefighters arrive eager to help fight Fort McMurray wildfire
Expand food irradiation to ground beef, Health Canada to propose
By The Canadian Press, May 30, 2016 Industry groups in Canada have sought irradiation for over a decade as a way to prevent the spread of E. coli Health Canada will propose regulatory changes to Food and Drug Regulations next month that would allow the sale of irradiated ground beef in Canada. A webpage on… Continue reading Expand food irradiation to ground beef, Health Canada to propose
Kindersley Rodeo: Saturday Roundup
Saturday Morning 8:00 AM – 11: 00 AM Plains Museum Pancake Breakfast Kindersley Rodeo Fundraiser BBQ – 11:00 AM – 2:00PM BBQ is inside the curling rink Live Music Enjoy the bouncy horses, mechanical bull rides for kids Kids “On Foot” Rodeo – Saturday, 1:00PM – In the WCEC Age 10 years & under, limited… Continue reading Kindersley Rodeo: Saturday Roundup
'It was crazy': Deer crashes through window, enters Regina house
By CBC News, May 27, 2016 Animal smashes through front window, ends up in master bedroom Cathy Botsis was at work when a neighbour phoned with some disturbing news: a deer had smashed through the front window of her Regina home and was in her house. “It was crazy,” Cathy Botsis said, when she first… Continue reading 'It was crazy': Deer crashes through window, enters Regina house