Source: Matthew Black, ctvnews.ca, January 2nd, 2021 Despite calling the international trips “a significant error in judgment” the premier said he will not discipline any of those who travelled. EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he won’t discipline members of his government and staff for travelling abroad over the holidays in contravention of public… Continue reading Alberta’s Premier Kenney Declines to Discipline MLAs Over International Travel
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Credits and Initiatives Aim to Make Saskatchewan More Affordable to Live
New and returning provincial income tax credits and other tax-reduction initiatives aim to make life more affordable for Saskatchewan residents this year. All Saskatchewan income tax brackets and tax credit amounts will once again be indexed in 2021, saving the province’s taxpayers an estimated $15 million. The level of indexation in 2021 will be 1.0… Continue reading Credits and Initiatives Aim to Make Saskatchewan More Affordable to Live
8 Hospital Staff in Lloyd Win $241K World Junior 50/50 Jackpot
Source: cbc.ca, December 31, 2020 The group found out they had won the $241,850 prize while at work. Eight front-line health-care workers from a city that sits on the Alberta-Saskatchewan border say they are grateful after winning a substantial World Junior 50/50 jackpot. In a video posted by Hockey Canada on Wednesday, two of the… Continue reading 8 Hospital Staff in Lloyd Win $241K World Junior 50/50 Jackpot
New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around the World
Countries around the world ring in the new year with unique customs and traditions often carried out at the strike of midnight. Since travel is off the table this year, here are some international New Year’s Eve experiences for you! Happy New Year! Spain In Spain, it is customary to eat 12 grapes – one… Continue reading New Year’s Eve Traditions From Around the World
How Will You Know When It’s Your Turn to Get Vaccinated?
Source: cbc.ca, December 30, 2020 Each individual province and territory in Canada to decide how the COVID-19 vaccine will be administered. With the recent announcement that Health Canada has approved Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, the second being made available to the public, Canadians are likely wondering when it will be their turn to get inoculated. But… Continue reading How Will You Know When It’s Your Turn to Get Vaccinated?
New Battery Recycling Program for Saskatchewan
Thanks to Saskatchewan’s new recycling program for consumer batteries, people now have the option to dispose of their household batteries in an environmentally responsible manner. Beginning January 1st , 2021, the program will be operated by Call2Recycle Canada Inc., a non-profit environmental stewardship organization that has been voluntarily collecting batteries in Saskatchewan for recycling since… Continue reading New Battery Recycling Program for Saskatchewan
Judge, Sports Scientist and Former Chief Among New Order of Canada Appointments
Source: Kristen Robinson, globalnews.ca, December 31, 2020 While most of the people on this year’s list aren’t household names they’re highly accomplished in their fields. A public health researcher, a disability sports advocate and several trailblazing women who achieved firsts in their fields are among the 61 people being honoured with New Year’s appointments to… Continue reading Judge, Sports Scientist and Former Chief Among New Order of Canada Appointments
Prairie Premiers See Low Approval Ratings Over Handling of COVID
Source: cbc.ca, December 30, 2020 Moe’s approval rating is at 39 per cent. A new poll suggests the premiers of Canada’s three Prairie provinces are lagging counterparts from the rest of the country when it comes to how local residents feel they are managing the COVID-19 pandemic. The poll from Leger and the Association for… Continue reading Prairie Premiers See Low Approval Ratings Over Handling of COVID
Canada Remains Perfect at World Juniors
Source: The Canadian Press, cbc.ca, December 30, 2020 A Finland win over Slovakia on Wednesday would set up a battle for top seed in Pool A. Quinton Byfield had two goals and four assists in Canada’s 10-0 win over Switzerland at the world junior men’s hockey championship Tuesday. Jakob Pelletier scored twice for Canada (3-0).… Continue reading Canada Remains Perfect at World Juniors
Near Drayton Valley, 400,000 Litres of Produced Water Spills From Pipeline
Source: Dan Healing The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, December 30, 2020 The water flowed into an unnamed creek and then into the North Saskatchewan River. Contaminated water that leaked from an oilfield pipeline on Christmas Day has entered the North Saskatchewan River but has had no detectable impact on it, says a spokesman for Calgary-based oil… Continue reading Near Drayton Valley, 400,000 Litres of Produced Water Spills From Pipeline