Man hit after helping motorist on side of road A perfect storm of fresh snow and cold temperatures turned Saskatoon roads and freeways into skating rinks today. Police were called 44 collisions before 5 p.m. CST. A crash at 4 p.m. involved nine vehicles in the eastbound lanes of Circle Drive North, south of Warman Road.… Continue reading Over 40 collisions thanks to icy roads in Saskatoon
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Ontario ATV rider survives after crashing through ice into frigid lake
It was a close call for an Ontario man who fell through the ice on Lake Simcoe while riding his ATV on Monday. The man went out on his ATV on Monday morning near Innisfil, Ont., when he suddenly crashed through the ice and plunged into the frigid waters. “I was just coming out, cruising… Continue reading Ontario ATV rider survives after crashing through ice into frigid lake
Mother and daughter survive night in extreme temperatures after crash
A story of survival in southwestern Manitoba, as a mother and daughter injured in a car crash spent the night outside in frigid temperatures as they waited for help. Sunday night in the area of Boissevain and Killarney, we’re told Kristen Hiebert and her four-year-old daughter Avery slid off the road and rolled down an… Continue reading Mother and daughter survive night in extreme temperatures after crash
Regina family receives donations, support after Christmas fire
Post made on I Will Help Regina Facebook Page prompts donations from community members A Regina woman, whose home and belongings burned in a fire over the holidays, is overjoyed at an outpouring of community support. Tania Pratt was preparing a turkey dinner on Christmas Eve when she noticed smoke coming from an eavestrough in her… Continue reading Regina family receives donations, support after Christmas fire
PotashCorp suspends Picadilly mine in N.B., cutting 430 jobs
Sask. company says operation to be suspended indefinitely in Sussex, with core crew of 35 for mine maintenance Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan is indefinitely suspending its Picadilly mine operation near Sussex, N.B.. The move is expected to result in the loss of 420 to 430 jobs. Jochen Tilk, PotashCorp president and chief executive officer, said in a… Continue reading PotashCorp suspends Picadilly mine in N.B., cutting 430 jobs
Gas price drops to swinging 60s at some Regina pumps
Two stations selling gas in the high 60-cent per litre range Many thought they’d never see the day again, but gas prices in the 60-cent per litre range in Regina are back. Two stations in Regina are selling gas in the 60-cent range, according to GasBuddy.com. Regina Messenger has the lowest price in the city at… Continue reading Gas price drops to swinging 60s at some Regina pumps
Business booming for B.C.'s most-wanted 'hobbit house'
A rustic, cosy little cottage in B.C. has been named one of the most desired Airbnb destinations in the world. The “Unique Cob Cottage” on Mayne Island, B.C., is “sculpted of local, sustainable natural materials,” and situated on a “lovely acreage with sheep, gardens and orchards,” according to its listing on the Airbnb website. The… Continue reading Business booming for B.C.'s most-wanted 'hobbit house'
Sask. sets new single-day record for natural gas use as temperatures plummet
Saskatchewan set a new single-day record for natural gas use as temperatures plunged over the weekend. SaskEnergy says 1.29 petajoules of natural gas was delivered to its customers during a 24-hour period between Saturday and Sunday. That’s a two per cent increase over the previous record of 1.27 petajoules a day, which was set on… Continue reading Sask. sets new single-day record for natural gas use as temperatures plummet
Groom rescues Antigonish wedding guests stuck in winter storm
Jeremy Landry left his own reception to plow his guests’ vehicles out and drive them home A couple in Antigonish County had a very white wedding on Saturday when a snowstorm temporarily trapped people at their wedding reception. Jeremy Landry married Sarah Isherwood at 2 p.m. Saturday and their reception was at the St. Joseph’s Lakeside Community Centre,… Continue reading Groom rescues Antigonish wedding guests stuck in winter storm
Transition House marks 40th anniversary in Regina
Transition House provides shelter for women fleeing abusive relationships They come in the middle of the day and they come in the middle of the night. Sometimes they’re alone. Sometimes they have several children in tow. Sometimes the hurt is mostly emotional and sometimes they are beaten so badly they can’t manage the stairs. For… Continue reading Transition House marks 40th anniversary in Regina