Single Vehicle Roll Over

Kindersley Fire were dispatched at 23:08 to a single vehicle roll over Highway 7 In Kindersley. Provided medical aid until EMS arrived and then assisted with medical support. Kindersley Fire Shut down vehicle electrical systems and stabilized vehicle. Provided traffic control and re- route. Performed fuel and liquids clean up. Left scene at 23:42 All… Continue reading Single Vehicle Roll Over

Netflix to stream Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Canada — and nowhere else

Turned, the tables have been. After what seems like light-years of griping about the fact that Netflix users get more (and sometimes better) titles in the U.S., Canadians will soon have exclusive access to something our American friends might actually install a VPN for: Star Wars: The Force Awakens. A representative from Netflix confirmed to CBC News on Sunday that Canada is its only territory in which streaming… Continue reading Netflix to stream Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Canada — and nowhere else

5 dead, 1 missing after whale watching vessel sinks off Tofino, B.C.

The BC Coroners Service says five people have died after a whale watching vessel sank off the coast of Tofino, B.C., Sunday, while 18 were sent to hospital. The Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre confirms that the MV Leviathan II, operated by Jamie’s Whaling Station,had 27 people on board when it sank west of Vargas Island. Of that total, 21… Continue reading 5 dead, 1 missing after whale watching vessel sinks off Tofino, B.C.

Saskatoon city council to weigh tougher smoking rules today

It could get a lot tougher to smoke cigarettes in Saskatoon after a council meeting today. Councillors are considering a smoking amendment bylaw that would further limit where smokers can light up in the city. Specifically, it would make it illegal to smoke outside in public places owned by the city. The city has had… Continue reading Saskatoon city council to weigh tougher smoking rules today

Semi trailer crash in southwest Sask. kills driver, 40 head of cattle

A 69-year-old man has died after a semi trailer crash north of Swift Current, Sask. on Sunday night. RCMP said the driver lost control of his cattle liner around 10 p.m. CST near Stewart Valley. Rescue crews got him out of the wreckage and were taking him to meet the STARS helicopter when he died. The crash claimed the… Continue reading Semi trailer crash in southwest Sask. kills driver, 40 head of cattle

Highlights from October 13, 2015 Council Meeting

Council approved funding for seven projects through the 2015 Community Grant Program. The following organizations were approved for grants to a maximum of $750: •    Kindersley Klippers – $750 •    KAWS Animal Rescue (“Raise the Woof” event) – $750 •    KAWS Animal Rescue (Garage Sale) – $445.65 •    Kindersley and District Plains Museum (2010) Inc.… Continue reading Highlights from October 13, 2015 Council Meeting

Conservatives create committee to kickstart leadership selection

OTTAWA — The Conservatives have taken their first steps towards a leadership race by setting up a committee that will set the rules of the upcoming contest. That committee will be able to work on its own and won’t have to report to any corner of the party, including the national council. It appears the… Continue reading Conservatives create committee to kickstart leadership selection

Ceremony marks year since attacks on Canadian soldiers

Canadians gathered for a sombre anniversary on Parliament Hill on Thursday to remember two soldiers who died on home soil last October in separate attacks that sent shockwaves through the country. Gov. Gen David Johnston said Canadians continue to mourn the deaths of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent. “It’s been one year.… Continue reading Ceremony marks year since attacks on Canadian soldiers

Mosaic lays off 46 potash workers in Saskatchewan

REGINA — Forty-six workers at a Mosaic Co. potash mine in Saskatchewan are out of a job. Mosaic spokeswoman Sarah Fedorchuk says layoffs at the Colonsay mine are necessary because potash supply is outstripping demand. Fedorchuk says the company offered early retirement to some employees, but it wasn’t enough, so the company had to issue… Continue reading Mosaic lays off 46 potash workers in Saskatchewan