/R E P E A T -- Advisory - Media Briefing - The Salvation Army Opens Its Doors Nationwide During Red Shield Campaign/ May 21, 2009
TORONTO: -------- The Salvation Army Harbour Light Ministries Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Opening 160 Jarvis Street, Toronto 10:30 AM CONTACT: Captain John Murray - 416-998-0117 and Neil Leduke - 416-578-7998 (xx)Minister George Smitherman, Deputy Premier, and City Councillor Kyle Rae will be attendance -- REGIONAL OPEN HOUSE LOCATIONS -- ALBERTA: -------- The Salvation Army Addictions ential Centre 9611 102 Avenue, Edmonton 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM CONTACT: Karen Diaper 780-920-8818 The Salvation Army... (Canada Newswire)
Local briefs May 20, 2009
Rupp scored a standing eight count with a left cross in the third round in his bout against Shyloe Davis from Regina, Canada before winning a decision. Rupp and Mason will compete in the National Junior Olympics in Denver, Colo. (Helena Independent Record)
Taking on the world, one grain at a time May 20, 2009
The agricultural sector will undergo dramatic consolidation as it emerges from the economic funk of the past six to eight months, Mr. Schmidt maintains and Regina-based Viterra, formerly the Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, will be among the most aggressive buyers ... After the proposed merger with ABB, it would still have its registered head office in Regina, but the executive office is now in Calgary and its major barley centre would be in Adelaide. (Globe and Mail)
Home sales jump in April May 15, 2009
The key to the substantial increase in sales in the past few months is a growing realization by sellers that pricing has to be realistic, said Dale Ripplinger, a real estate broker based in Regina and also the president of CREA.. Price adjustments in some markets have helped affordability. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Michael Ignatieff: Arrogant Bastard May 14, 2009
R. M. from Regina, Canada writes: independent, low-information voters think all politicians are selfish ... Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: Ian Gray from Canada writes: Jacques Six-Pack, good God it has to be at least Jacques Twelve-Pack - 'I am Canadian ... Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: I still think that the Liberal hierarchy doesn't want Iggy to win big so they can replace him with someone with a French background, a la Laurier, St. Laurent, Trudeau and Chretien. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
StorageVault Announces Completion of Sale Convertible Unsecured Debentures May 14, 2009
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - May 13, 2009) - Further to a press release dated April 20, 2009, StorageVault Canada Inc. ("StorageVault") (TSX VENTURE: - ) is pleased to announce the completion of the non-brokered private placement of $320,000 of convertible unsecured subordinated debentures (the "Debentures") ... StorageVault currently owns and operates Trans Can Mini-Stor in Regina and Kenaston Self Storage in Winnipeg ... Mr. Alan Simpson StorageVault Canada Inc. (306) 536-3771 3603... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
A black eye for public life May 13, 2009
Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: I also agree with Stan L. Most of the Canadian media have become simple scandal sheets that pick and choose what to "investigate" and report. I am still upset that the Canadian media has chosen a hands off on Chretien and his cabinet and still seem to be after something that happened 20 years ago and has no bearing today. (Globe and Mail)
Michael Ignatieff's strange take May 13, 2009
R. M. from Regina, Canada writes: Very well thought out and written. Posted 13/05/09 at 1:05 AM EDT. (Globe and Mail -- National)
New home prices edge lower May 12, 2009
On the other side of the roster, aside from St. John's, Regina has also seen significant price increases, rising 12. 8 per cent on average over the past year. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
A new web series looks back May 9, 2009
started drawing cartoons one row behind me in the newsroom of the Regina Leader-Post. His name was Brian Gable and he had the largest space in the newsroom to accommodate his drafting table and a pointy collection of implements of wit, satire, simile. (Globe and Mail)
Attack against Ignatieff launched! May 9, 2009
Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: What difference will Mulcair make in the next election. Although the NDP polls are down for now, Mulcair seems to have a following amongst Bloq followers in the cities. (Globe and Mail)
The best venue to get the truth May 8, 2009
Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: Silver, I agree with your statement about presuming innocence because it happens to be a slightly inconvenient feature of our legal system. I also agree of all the venues that should be investigating the allegations, surely, surely, surely to God, a committee of the House of Commons is not one of them. (Globe and Mail)
Saskatchewan introduces law to stop Thatcher from profiting on book May 7, 2009
REGINA The Saskatchewan government has tabled legislation aimed at stopping criminals, including convicted wife killer Colin Thatcher, from cashing in on their notoriety ... Ms. Wilson was bludgeoned and shot to death in the garage of her Regina home across the street from the Saskatchewan legislature in 1983. (Globe and Mail)
Waking up in a Canada that includes Tamils May 6, 2009
Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: Al Jazeera reports that the UN believes that the LTTE are keeping the civilians as human shield and have shot civilians who have tried to leave for safety. Posted 17/04/09 at 11:03 PM EDT. (Globe and Mail)
No job, no loan money. No way out? May 5, 2009
Students or recent graduates hoping to lean on family for extra financial support may find that's impossible because of the losses their parents suffered in the stock market, said Murray Pituley, director of taxation and estate planning for Investors Group in Regina. Gilary Massa, a 24-year-old recent graduate from York University, said she's concerned about how she'll manage the $400-a-month payments on her $28,000 student debt once they come due. (Globe and Mail)
Canadian Rock Royalty Sing Out for a More Literate Canada! May 1, 2009
Bachman and Cummings will perform from their nearly endless songbook of mega-hits from These Eyes, Laughing, Undun, No Sugar Tonight and American Woman to Takin Care of Business, You Aint Seen Nothin Yet, No Time and other gold and platinum hits in the following Canadian cities: Victoria, Abbotsford, Kelowna, Calgary, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Sudbury, Kitchener, Windsor, Kingston, Ottawa and Montreal ... ReginaJune 26 - ConexusArts CentreTickets available at;... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Want to get ahead? Sleep in Apr 28, 2009
Dan Reynish, host and producer of radio show Saskatchewan Weekend, rises most days at 3:30 a.m. The Regina radio personality never uses the snooze button on his alarm clock and enjoys getting his day started ahead of his co-workers. But he admits that his energy dwindles some afternoons. (Globe and Mail)
Keith Carl Entsminger Apr 17, 2009
Other family are Marge Addy and family members, Regina Boone, Harold, Deanna (Jesse) Cline, Gloria Jean and Darlene in New Mexico, where he resided for many years before retiring and traveling. Keith will be dearly missed by the family and many friends made over the years while traveling. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Force U.S. Steel to reopen Canadian mills: union Apr 17, 2009
Evraz Steel Regina, formerly Ipsco Inc., will shut a mill for a week beginning April 27, which means layoffs for about 250 employees. Essar Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Students Soar to the Capital for Spelling Showdown Apr 15, 2009
Approximately 250,000 students took part in school spelling bees in January, with some 1,200 advancing to compete at regional bees in 22 cities - Victoria, Vancouver, Prince George, Kamloops, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Hamilton, Windsor, Ottawa, Montreal, Saint John, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown and St. Johns. The drama doesnt end with the Canspell National Final. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Spelling Bee Winners to Eggs-plore Ottawa! Apr 15, 2009
Of them, some 1,200 advanced from the school level to compete at regional bees in 22 cities - Victoria, Vancouver, Prince George, Kamloops, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Hamilton, Windsor, Ottawa, Montreal, Saint John, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown and St. Johns. Canada Post, the presenting sponsor of Canwest Canspell in all 22 communities, covered school registration fees, ensuring that Canadian spellers can compete... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The risks of relocating for work Apr 12, 2009
THE MOVE Toronto to Regina. WHEN Ms. Hood and two daughters: December, 2008. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
The West leads the jump Apr 10, 2009
com: Alberta, B.C. jobless rates jump. Enter the city, then press Submit. (Globe and Mail)
My husband is married to his business Apr 10, 2009
-Dennis Ruddell, Regina. Bring him back to reality. (Globe and Mail)
Kindred spirit Apr 7, 2009
" Diana Krall begins her Canadian tour in Calgary, April 14 and 15. She plays Edmonton April 17; Regina April 18; Saskatoon, April 19; Winnipeg, April 22; London, Ont., April 25; Kitchener, Ont., April 26; Hamilton, April 28; Toronto, April 30 and May 1; Ottawa, May 2 and 3; Kingston, May 5; Montreal, May 6 and 7; Moncton, May 9; Halifax, May 10; and Vancouver, May 13 and 14. ***** Krall on ... Movie mania and screwball dreams "There are certain films that I watch over and over again. Like Woody... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Bozak grew up a Leafs fan Apr 5, 2009
When the 23-year-old was growing up in Regina, it was the sweater he saw most often on his television ... Denver's Tyler Bozak signed with the Maple Leafs, saying he grew up in Regina following the Leafs ... " He's currently listed at six foot one, 180 pounds. Bozak described the last week as being the most exciting of his life. Once Denver was eliminated from the NCAA tournament, he flew to Toronto and spent time going through NHL offers with his agent at Newport Sports Management. Even though... (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Almighty Voice should take a deep breath Apr 2, 2009
In the second act - which takes place after Almighty Voice's death - White Girl dons white makeup and is transformed into the Interlocutor, the English-accented master-of-ceremonies of an afterlife entertainment called The Red and White Victoria Regina Spirit Revival Show. There, she has the ghost of Almighty Voice - also in "white face" - retell his life and death in an intentionally racist parody of Wild West and minstrel shows. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Merck Wins Reversal of Vioxx Certification Lawsuit in Saskatchewan Apr 1, 2009
The case is Between Merck Frosst Canada Ltd. and Gerald Wuttunee, 2009 SKCA 43, Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan (Regina). To contact the reporter on this story: in Toronto at. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
Dalton McGuinty, tough guy Apr 1, 2009
Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: McGuinty now realizes that Miller is busy twittering (tweettering. away as Toronto burns (or uneconomically greens). (Globe and Mail)
Fox Rothschild to Open Conn. Office With Former Dreier Attorneys Mar 28, 2009
Making the move are special counsel Regina M. Flaherty; of counsels William Dailey, Leanne Murray Shofi, Jennifer Shufro and Robyn Sandak; and associates Frances Codd Slusarz and Paul R. Dehmel. Fox Rothschild administrative partner Mark Silow said the office opening was really caused by a confluence of factors. (Law.com)
CORRECTING and REPLACING Countdown to the Canspell Cup! Mar 28, 2009
Of them, some 1,200 advanced from the school level to compete at regional bees in 22 cities - Victoria, Vancouver, Prince George, Kamloops, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Hamilton, Windsor, Ottawa, Montreal, Saint John, Halifax, Sydney, Charlottetown and St. Johns. The winner of each of those 22 regional bees and an accompanying parent will travel to Ottawa courtesy of Air Canada, where they will spend some time before the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The real problem with crime Mar 27, 2009
Take, for instance, Regina versus John Magno. Mr. Magno was charged on Aug. 7, 2002, with second-degree murder (via a little-used section alleging the death was by way of "an unlawful object") in connection with an infamous Christmas Day fire at the Woodbine Building Supply store the year before. (Globe and Mail -- National)
I (finally) take you to be my wife Mar 27, 2009
But not for David Letterman and his girlfriend Regina Lasko on their wedding day last Wednesday in Choteau, Mont. What was a few hours when they had waited more than 20 years to tie the knot. (Globe and Mail)
Parsing Ontario's budget Mar 26, 2009
Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: It will work if McGuinty gets rid of those hidden provincial taxes and taxes on buying and transferring houses. And Ontario could lower their rate to 5. (Globe and Mail)
Singing in harmony? Mar 26, 2009
Heric Holmes from Regina, Canada writes: Hopefully Saskatchewan will join in the discussion. I think if small necessary items would be exempt for Ontario and it would be applied across the board on any HST then maybe we can have a harmonized tax across the country, which was always the intend of the GST.. (Globe and Mail)
Art dealers drop controversial 'Painters 11' trademark Mar 25, 2009
They argued that Painters Eleven had been a descriptive, non-proprietary term such as the Automatistes, the Regina Five and the Abstract Expressionists that had been used in the public domain for more than a half-century ... It allows everybody to use the term as they have been using it for the last 50-odd years and puts everyone on an equal footing These things belong in the public domain and should be there without restriction, whether it's Painters Eleven or the Group of Seven or the Regina... (Globe and Mail)
Harrison Ford, Anne Hathaway, Robin Williams Mar 25, 2009
The late-night host David Letterman said he and his longtime girlfriend, Regina Lasko, had a bumpy trip to matrimony last week. Mr. Letterman said he and Ms. Lasko were married on March 19 at the Teton County Courthouse in Choteau, Montana, but only after their truck got stuck on a muddy road. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
David Letterman marries long-time girlfriend Mar 24, 2009
LOS ANGELES David Letterman said he and long-time girlfriend Regina Lasko had a bumpy trip to matrimony last week ... Regina and I began dating in February of 1986, and I said, Well, things are going pretty good, let's just see what happens in about 10 years, ' said Letterman, who turns 62 next month. (Globe and Mail)
Lock up your children! Mar 23, 2009
Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: Why the nasty comment about populism, you know the 'appeal to the common person rather than according with traditional party or partisan ideologies ... D Le5 from Canada writes: Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes:I think it is b/c what people 'feel' is a good idea (based on no or limited knowledge of an issue) is hardly the most effective model. (Globe and Mail)
Leafs ink college prospect Mar 21, 2009
The native of Regina is now listed at 6-foot-1, 180 pounds and before suffering a season-ending knee injury, he had seven goals and 21 points in 18 games this year. Because Bozak is 23 years old, he would be required to sign a two-year entry level contract like Berry. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Tonight, let's party like it's 4004 BC Mar 18, 2009
Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: Must be a foul wind in Victoria today, because how could you trust any (so called scientist) that will only trust somebody who thinks exactly like he does ... Jake Richardson from Canada writes: Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: Must be a foul wind in Victoria today, because how could you trust any (so called scientist) that will only trust somebody who thinks exactly like he does ... North Star from Canada writes: Sask Resident from Regina,... (Globe and Mail)
Sexual assault case against Tillman put over to next month Mar 18, 2009
REGINA A sexual assault case against Saskatchewan Roughriders general manager Eric Tillman has been put over to next month. Mr. Tillman's lawyer, Aaron Fox, appeared very briefly in a Regina courtroom before the case was adjourned to April 7. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Meet the new era, same as the old era Mar 18, 2009
Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: So Michael Moriarity from Hamilton, Canada, let me get this clear ... Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: Stan L from Canada wrote: 'No Adam, I don't think that this is beyond the pale. (Globe and Mail)
Spectators applaud life sentence for Saskatchewan Mountie killer Mar 15, 2009
In Regina, the head of the RCMP in Saskatchewan said he was satisfied with the verdict. But assistant commissioner Dale McGowan wouldn't comment further on the case, citing possible appeals. (Globe and Mail -- National)
* World News Quick Take Mar 14, 2009
The prisoners, four of whom faced murder charges, used their tools to remove a heating grill and steel plate and win access to a brick exterior wall at the Regina Correctional Center in Saskatchewan. While some inmates played cards at a carefully positioned table to block the guards view, others chipped away at the wall, finally breaking through with a steel shower rod. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Prisoners use nail clippers to break out of Canada jail Mar 14, 2009
It had been examining how the prisoners managed to escape from the Regina correctional centre last summer ... FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Prisoners used nail clippers to escape - 14 hrs ago * Canadian prisoners used nail clippers to escape - 25 hrs ago Report says inmates chipping away at a wall to escape Regina jail went unnoticed - 28 hrs ago Prisoners use nail clippers in tunnel escape - 31 hrs ago Brazen escape from Regina Jail shouldn't have happened: report - 35 hrs ago * Requires registration. (BBC News -- Americas)
Obituaries for Friday, March 13, 2009 Mar 13, 2009
He was preceded in death by his sisters Beata Jerry, Yolande Hummel and Regina Horstmann; an infant brother; and another sister. In honor of Lee s wishes, private services will be held for the immediate family. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Huge mistakes led to Sask. prison break: report Mar 13, 2009
The plot began with nail clippers and a radiator grill, and ended four months later with bed-sheet-ropes thrown over barbed wire, the climax of the improbable, cinematic escape of six of Canada's most wanted gangsters from a Regina prison. An external investigator's report released yesterday concludes there were significant failures of intelligence-gathering and inmate supervision at the Regina Provincial Correctional Centre in the months leading up to the Aug. 24, 2008, escape ... It wasn't... (Globe and Mail)
Viterra Hosts Annual Meeting for Shareholders Mar 12, 2009
REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN--(Marketwire - March 11, 2009) - Viterra (TSX: - ) held its annual meeting of common shareholders today in Regina, Saskatchewan ... She is a Group Vice-President with Enbridge Inc. in Calgary and holds a Bachelors degree (Great Distinction) with a focus in Program Administration & Evaluation and Psychology from the University of Regina. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
200,000,000,000 miles and counting Mar 12, 2009
"It would be nice if it wasn't a case of the only flights available [for redemptions] being from Calgary to Regina," he says jokingly. Still, he calls himself a big fan of Aeroplan. (Globe and Mail)
Saskatchewan farmers battle infestation of insidious boars Mar 12, 2009
Mr. Brickley farms adjacent to Moose Mountain Provincial Park, roughly 230 kilometres east of Regina, a hotspot for the boars. Over the past several years, Mr. Brickley has helped organize numerous boar eradications hunts. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Alberta leads home price declines Mar 12, 2009
8 per cent in St. John's and Regina. Gary Friend, president of the Canadian Home Builders' Association, said in an interview this week that the Prairies and British Columbia were later to go into the slowdown so it seems like, if you come to the slowdown later, you get a quicker decline. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
First-time buyers driving force in Canada's residential real estate markets, says RE/MAX Mar 11, 2009
These include Vancouver, Surrey, Port Coquitlam, Chilliwack, Kelowna, Victoria, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina, Ottawa, Peterborough, London-St ... More than two-thirds (71 per cent) offered condominiums starting under $200,000, (Moncton, Fredericton, Halifax-Dartmouth, Sudbury, North Bay, Peterborough, Mississauga, Burlington, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Kitchener-Waterloo, London, Windsor, Surrey, Chilliwack, Victoria, Kelowna, Edmonton, Saskatoon, Regina, and Winnipeg) ... The most... (Canada Newswire)
Partisan swipe undermines PM's message Mar 11, 2009
Sask Resident from Regina, Canada writes: Didn't Obama lash out at George Bush the other day, after asking the Republicans for support. Of course I heard that on CNN and didn't read it in the Toronto G>Perhaps Harper is tired of the of the constant sniping by the opposition, including the Liberal senators. (Globe and Mail)
Canada's hero Mar 10, 2009
Harvard Business School health policy expert Regina Herzlinger doubts Daschle was up to the job, anyway: "He was defeated for reelection, and he never got any major legislation through." She's doesn't think his two stand-ins at Health and Human Services and inside the White House are world beaters, either: "They are not going to go down in history the way Tommy Douglas did.". "Ted Kennedy might have been able to champion some serious health care reform," Herzlinger adds. (Boston Globe)
Ontario judge in battle for judicial life Mar 7, 2009
in the case of Regina v. Julia Elliott. Ms. Elliott's 1998 trial turned into a circus-like proceeding in which the defence embarked on numerous allegations of conspiracy and evidence fabrication. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Far-right group leader faces contempt charge Mar 6, 2009
A Regina mathematics professor with ultra-right leanings Terry Tremaine faces contempt of court charges for disobeying an order from the Canadian Human Rights Commission that he not post virulently racist material on the Internet. A Federal Court of Canada motion served on Mr. Tremaine by the CHRC alleges that anti-Semitic, racist material posted on websites by Mr. Tremaine contravenes a 2007 cease-and-desist order issued by a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. (Globe and Mail -- Technology)
Telemiracle Helps Those With Specia... Mar 5, 2009
Pledges are collected throughout the broadcast by teams of volunteers in Saskatchewan's two largest cities, Saskatoon and Regina. Hundreds of groups from across Saskatchewan also collect pledges before the event through fundraisers such as bake sales, car washes and other community activities. (Suite101.com)
Broadcasters seek changes for 'broken' industry Mar 4, 2009
Currently, CanWest stations are required to broadcast anywhere from about nine hours of local programming in markets such as Global Regina to more than 42 hours of local programming in larger markets such as Vancouver's Global B.C.. CanWest's request is "fairly steep," said NDP MP Brian Masse, who has launched a campaign to draw attention to the precarious position of local. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
A wardrobe fairy godmother for job-seekers Mar 3, 2009
This remarkable service takes its cue from Dress For Success, which launched in New York 12 years ago and has affiliates in Halifax, Regina, Calgary and Vancouver (Dressforsuccess. org). (Globe and Mail)
Don't put away the winter gear Mar 2, 2009
Regina, for example, got below -40 on at least two occasions. They had probably 60 days in the winter where they had temperatures below -30. (Globe and Mail)
Special Yale Hockey Cancer Fundraiser at Ingalls This Weekend Feb 27, 2009
c/o Allan Blair Cancer Center 4101 Dewdney Ave. Regina, SK, CANADA S4T 7T1. Report by Sam Rubin '95 (sam. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Former Roughrider released from prison Feb 26, 2009
Former Saskatchewan Roughrider Trevis Smith puts on a coat as he leaves court in Regina, Wednesday, Apr ... He was found to have had unprotected sex with a Regina woman and a woman from British Columbia without telling them he had HIV.. (Globe and Mail)
Charges pending in Delburne death Feb 24, 2009
Regina Leader-Post, CanadaMonday, February 23, 2009. Regina Leader-Post, CanadaMonday, February 23, 2009. (Calgary Herald)
Has official Canada cooled to Charles? Feb 23, 2009
Requests to Ottawa from various organizations such as the Regina Symphony Orchestra, of which he is patron, and the Royal Winnipeg Rifles, of whom he is colonel-in-chief to invite the Prince to Canada have been either ignored or met with tepid interest. A spokeswoman for Heritage Minister James Moore, whose department is responsible for royal tours, said this week: Discussions (led by the Privy Council Office and the Prime Minister's Office) regarding the plans for future royal visits are... (Globe and Mail -- National)
