Recreational drones were hot-ticket gifts over the holidays in 2015, with an estimated one million ending up under Christmas trees across North America — but the Wild West era of little regulation will end soon, says Transport Canada. “This is a whole new dynamic world, and new people, new entrants into this industry are just not familiar with… Continue reading Drone regulations coming, says Transport Canada
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Roughriders star John Chick opens CrossFit gym in Regina
Chick wants to help people reach their athletic goals, work on the ‘total person’ Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman John Chick has opened anew CrossFit business in Regina. He says personal training is something he’s wanted to get into for the past few years. “I’ve had my two best years these last two years,” he said. “I attribute… Continue reading Roughriders star John Chick opens CrossFit gym in Regina
Travelodge picks up African hunting expo; petition calls for cancellation
Protesters are again targeting an African hunting expo set for Saskatoon. An online petition calling for Saskatoon’s Travelodge Hotel to cancel an upcoming African Events Canada expo has gained more than 7,000 signatures in three days. The petition is the second in the last month aiming for the event’s cancellation. The Saskatoon Inn backed out… Continue reading Travelodge picks up African hunting expo; petition calls for cancellation
Province proclaims 2016 the year of Saskatchewan Ukrainians
It’s been 125 years since the first arrival of Ukrainian immigrants This is the year of Saskatchewan Ukrainians. Premier Brad Wall has announced that 2016 will be the year of Saskatchewan immigrants. The province is celebrating the 125th anniversary of the first wave of Ukrainian immigrants to Canada. “Ukrainian culture and traditions are deeply embedded… Continue reading Province proclaims 2016 the year of Saskatchewan Ukrainians
New Years Northern Lights
Local photographer Steven Lund managed to catch a gorgeous natural light display on December 31, 2015. Here are a few photos from that very evening. “I often travel the grids in the area searching for subjects to photograph. After reading THIS article on kindersleysocial.ca/webarchive I thought I would try my luck. At approximately 11:30PM on New Years… Continue reading New Years Northern Lights
Council Remains Committed to Priorities
The new year has brought about change for the Town of Kindersley but Council remains focused on the priorities for growth and planning in 2016. Mayor John Enns-Wind has announced that he will be unable to complete his term as mayor for the Town of Kindersley due to new employment elsewhere, and he will resign… Continue reading Council Remains Committed to Priorities
Regina researchers use tree rings to explain past, predict future
Dave Sauchyn says trees show a long period of drought could be in the Prairies future It’s hard to predict the weather, but University of Regina researchers are using trees to trace weather patterns from the past and give insight into what Saskatchewan’s climate might look like in the future. Dave Sauchyn, senior research scientist at… Continue reading Regina researchers use tree rings to explain past, predict future
Free baseball camp for kids in La Ronge, Sask. promotes confidence
Razorbacks assistant coach Christian Kowalchuk taught skills kids can practice during winter It might not seem like baseball season, but that hasn’t stopped Christian Kowalchuk from putting on a free one-day camp for kids in La Ronge, Sask. The Saskatoon athlete left home to pursue dreams of a baseball career in the United States and was the… Continue reading Free baseball camp for kids in La Ronge, Sask. promotes confidence
Province won't decide on Highway 11 intersection until accident reviewed
A fatal crash that claimed the lives of a Saskatoon family of four has renewed calls for a review of the infamous intersection at Highway 11 and Wanuskewin Road. But the provincial government won’t react until the collision has been reviewed, according to a Department of Highways spokesperson. Director of communication for the department, Doug Wakabayashi, said… Continue reading Province won't decide on Highway 11 intersection until accident reviewed
Tabby cat loses leg after crawling under car hood
‘Noelle’ lucky to survive encounter with fan belt, humane society says A Moose Jaw cat that tried to find warmth under the hood of a car is on the mend after losing a leg. The five-month-old little tabby had the accident late last year. It’s believed it crawled under the hood to avoid sub-zero temperatures and… Continue reading Tabby cat loses leg after crawling under car hood