By Tashi Sherpa, The Associated Press, April 23, 2016 MOUNT EVEREST BASE CAMP, Nepal — When the earthquake struck last year and thousands of tons of snow and ice and earth came crashing down the mountain, some feared the climbers might never return to Mount Everest. But despite back-to-back Everest disasters — the 2015 earthquake… Continue reading Climbers return to Everest, despite back-to-back disasters
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Happy 400th anniversary William Shakespeare:
By Peter D. Holland, Fox News, April 23, 2016 Happy 400th anniversary William Shakespeare: Your genius still fires our imaginations Friday I set off to Stratford-upon-Avon for the annual Shakespeare Birthday Celebrations in his home town. No one knows exactly when Shakespeare was born on but for a long time April 23 has been the… Continue reading Happy 400th anniversary William Shakespeare:
GoFundMe Page for Curtis & Kendra Sackville Fire
Sources: Tosha Nicole Stallman, GoFundMe.com, April 23, 2016 Curtis & Kendra Sackville Fire On the evening of April 22 , 2016 Curtis and Kendra and their two boys Kale and Lane lost there home and all their possessions in it, to a devasting fire that left them with only the clothes on there back. Insurance… Continue reading GoFundMe Page for Curtis & Kendra Sackville Fire
Votes for Saskatchewan's worst road are streaming in
By CBC News, April 22, 2016 CAA Saskatchewan is into week three of its Worst Roads campaign and thousands of people are weighing in. It’s asking the public to vote on the roughest stretches of road they encounter. The association says it’s had 2,600 votes so far. So far, Highway 51 near Kerrobert is being ranked… Continue reading Votes for Saskatchewan's worst road are streaming in
Our hum not the same as world hum, Windsor, Ont., residents say
By CBC News, April 23, 2016 Local expert blames the U.S. Steel plant, not the mysterious sound others hear around the world Glen MacPherson has become one of the leading researchers of a global phenomenon known as the world hum. Best described as a deep rumbling sound similar to that coming from a large truck idling in… Continue reading Our hum not the same as world hum, Windsor, Ont., residents say
Photographer's eyes opened on epic road trip along Canada-U.S. border
By Meagan Fitzpatrick, CBC News, April 23, 2016 Canadian photographer Andreas Rutkauskas learned unexpected lessons on cross-country border tour The line between Canada and the United States is renowned for being the longest undefended border in the world but, as Canadian photographer Andreas Rutkauskas discovered on an epic road trip, there’s more to it than meets the… Continue reading Photographer's eyes opened on epic road trip along Canada-U.S. border
UPDATE: MAJOR HOUSE FIRE IN KINDERSLEY
By Kindersley Social, April 22, 2016 The Kindersley fire department currently has a major house fire under control on West Road in Rosedale, Kindersley. Two houses caught fire around 8pm (Friday 22nd) in windy conditions. Kerrobert and Eatonia fire departments were called in for support. Early reports suggest the fire started in one house and… Continue reading UPDATE: MAJOR HOUSE FIRE IN KINDERSLEY
Studies show late day feeding may encourage more daylight calving
By John Camsbell, The Western Producer, April 21, 2016 Studies show a significant increase in cows giving birth during the day if fed in the early evening instead of the morning More than two-thirds of calf deaths occur within the first 96 hours of life. At least two-thirds of these mortalities can be attributable to… Continue reading Studies show late day feeding may encourage more daylight calving
Public Consultation – West Central Abilities Relocation
Date: April 29, 2016 Time: 7:00PM Location: Kindersley Elks Hall You are invited to attend a public consultation to discuss the need for a new location for the West Central Abilities activity centre and its inclusion in the community Hosted by West Central Abilities and Town of Kindersley
Taking a side can benefit or alienate farmers
By Robert Arnason, The Western Producer, April 21, 2016 Wheat growers leader says funding could be lost A commodity group leader shouldn’t be lobbying for orderly grain marketing, says the vice-president of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association. “You take the Saskatchewan Wheat Commission. The chair is sitting at a Friends of the Wheat Board… Continue reading Taking a side can benefit or alienate farmers