Author Archives: Teena Monteleone
2010 oil and gas land sales nearly five times more than 2009
Andrew Dawson CKOM It's been a booming year for the sale of oil and gas rights in Saskatchewan. In October, the province raked in $34.5 million, bumping the year to date total to $406 million. That co...
Oct 07, 2010
Saskatoon Army Cadet chosen to take trip to Mount Everest
Jeff Sargeant CKOM A Saskatoon Army Cadet is gearing up for an expedition to Mount Everest. Seventeen-year-old Grayson Beaudin has been chosen as one of a select few across Canada to take part in the ...
Oct 07, 2010
Potato farmers see bumper crop
Last year their potatoes froze in the ground, so the Muskoday Organic Growers Co-operative was planning to be happy with whatever they grew this year. Harvey Knight, president of the co-operative, sai...
Oct 07, 2010
Saskatchewan government, opposition believe more should be demanded from potash companies
By Sarah Mills The debate over the potential takeover of PotashCorp has the Saskatchewan government and NDP for once in agreement, although neither are quick to admit to it. In different ways both see...
Oct 07, 2010
Terry Fox award recognizes PA youth
For the last 19 years, the city has been recognizing youth who represent the spirit and determination of Canadian Hero Terry Fox. Nominations for the 2010 Terry Fox awards are now being accepted. Anyo...
Oct 07, 2010
PA housing market levels off
The housing market is slowing down. Kevin Wouters, president of the Prince Albert Real Estate Board, said he just returned from a national real estate conference and the market is down everywhere. "It...
Oct 07, 2010
Two Miles for Mary helps seniors travel
Two Miles For Mary is another huge success. A Radio-a-thon on 900 CKBI this morning raised more than $26,000 for the Seniors Transportation Program. There was also a surprise donation this morning fro...
Oct 06, 2010
Nearly 40 per cent of northern Saskatchewan homes need major repairs
Natalie Geddes CKOM According to a report from the Conference Board of Canada, 38 per cent of all homes in Saskatchewan's north are in need of major repairs. In the south, the figure sits at 10 per ce...
Oct 06, 2010
Séance at Moose Jaw's Western Development Museum cancelled due to religious objections
Patrick Book CJME Everyone from pastors to politicians to the public are weighing in after a Halloween fundraiser involving a sance planned for the Moose Jaw's Western Development Museum was afte...
Oct 06, 2010
Manitou Springs Resort at Watrous to open again on Friday
Benson McCulloch CKOM The mineral spa at Manitou Springs Resort at Watrous is set to re-open Friday morning. It's been closed since April. Inspectors from the Saskatoon Health Region decided the ...
Oct 06, 2010
