A blaze that scorched a large area near Regina Beach, Saskatchewan, on Sunday afternoon has been extinguished. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but no injuries to people or livestock were reported. Volunteer firefighters from Regina Beach, Lumsden, and Bethune responded to the scene, and residents assisted with buckets of water and mowing grass to stop the spread of the flames. The fire department’s efforts and the community’s support were praised by local officials.
The Saskatchewan Rush’s season came to an end on Saturday with a heartbreaking 12-11 loss to the Toronto Rock, marking their third consecutive year outside of the NLL playoff picture. After a strong finish to the season, the Rush fell one goal short of clinching a playoff spot, leaving a bitter taste for captain Ryan Keenan and the team. Despite inconsistent play throughout the season, the Rush showed signs of promise with breakout performances from several young players, including Zach Manns, Mike Triolo, and Nathaniel Kozevnikov. The team remains optimistic about the future, with the majority of the current core expected to return and star forward Robert Church signing a contract extension. However, there is still work to do as the Rush aim to return to their championship-winning caliber and reach the next level in the 2024-25 season.
Residents of the First Nation of Cold Lake Number 149 (Legoff) in eastern Alberta were ordered to evacuate their homes Monday afternoon due to a wildfire in the area. The fire is burning in the area from Range Road 430 to Range Road 434, and all homes in the area must evacuate to the local community hall. The size of the fire and when it began are not yet known, but Alberta Wildfire is providing mutual aid on the fire.
Traditional nursing education in Alberta is embracing technology with the introduction of lifelike mannequins like Alex in the Bow Valley College simulation lab. These mannequins provide a safe and risk-free learning environment, preparing students for real-life scenarios. The college’s comprehensive approach, which also includes virtual reality and AI-enabled mannequins, has proven beneficial for students and is helping to address the province-wide nursing shortage.
Jeff Leblanc, a cancer survivor from Shediac, New Brunswick, is facing financial hardship after being forced to pay out-of-pocket for essential hyperbaric oxygen therapy treatments due to a lack of coverage in his province. The therapy is available at a publicly funded hospital in Nova Scotia, but Leblanc faces a lengthy wait time. His diagnosis of osteoradionecrosis, a rare side effect of radiation treatment, has left him seeking alternative treatment at a private clinic, adding additional financial stress to his family.
A statue of Snow, the beloved albino doe of Crown Point, stands as a symbol of community and kindness in a world that often seems hard. Snow’s presence brought people together, creating a sense of warmth and connection.
Justice Richard Petrie aims to decide on May 6 whether to allow six groups to intervene in the legal challenge against Policy 713, which requires parental consent for students under 16 to use different names or pronouns in school. However, other issues, such as redactions in documents and a possible split hearing, could delay proceedings. Despite the province’s argument that there is no urgency, the CCLA insists that resolving the case is essential to protect students from alleged harm.
The East Windham Conservation Area, a 700-acre natural preserve, will hold its grand opening on May 4th. The area boasts trails for hiking, biking, and wildlife watching, and connects to other conservation areas in the region. The opening of the conservation area marks the completion of phase one of a three-phase development plan.
Nucor Corporation (NUE) reported a 22.25% year-over-year decline in first-quarter earnings, missing analyst estimates. Sales also fell, coming in below expectations. Despite these setbacks, the company remains in a strong financial position with ample cash and credit available.
Cadence Design Systems (CDNS) reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results, with earnings per share of $1.17 surpassing the $1.13 analyst consensus estimate and revenue reaching $1.009 billion, exceeding the $1.002 billion forecast. Despite a decline in operating margin, the company highlighted its strong backlog and momentum in its AI portfolio and hardware platforms.
