The federal election is tightening up in Saskatchewan. The NDP is sitting just behind the Conservatives in the polls, although anti-Conservative sentiment is splitting the vote. A poll released by Forum Research Sept. 25 pegged the Conservatives at 40 percent, the NDP at 31 percent and the Liberals at 25 percent in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. […] Read more
Ashley Robinson
Stories by Ashley Robinson
Conservatives confident new boundaries won’t change vote results
The new electoral riding of Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek is gearing up to be an interesting race now that long-time Conservative MP Maurice Vellacott is not running. Kelly Block, Conservative MP for the old riding of Saskatoon–Rosetown–Biggar, is taking Vellacott’s place. Her former constituency, which encompassed parts of Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek, also included parts of the […] Read more
Fire destroys building and carriages at Coyote Flats Pioneer Village
The Bohne Building and the horse drawn carriages inside at the Coyote Flats Pioneer Village near Picture Butte, Alta., were destroyed by fire Sept. 18. The building did not house displays for the museum and was closed to the public. It was currently being used as storage. However, four horse-drawn carriages stored inside were a […] Read more
McDonald’s eggs to go cage free
Canadian egg producers have responded over the years to changing consumer demands by adapting their operations. McDonald’s announcement last week that it will eventually use only cage-free eggs in its U.S. and Canadian restaurants will be no different. “McDonald’s is one of our customers, but we still have many customers that want the classic white […] Read more
Vetavision returns to U of S
Vetavision is the event for anyone who has ever wondered what veterinarians do. The biennial event returns to the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine Oct. 2-3 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visitors will be able to tour the school and see displays about veterinarian medicine. All displays will be interactive and […] Read more
