By theWedge.LIVE Last weekend, Leave The World Behind, screened on Netflix without too much fanfare. Now the world is ablaze with claims of “predictive programming” for an event to come. What lends credibility to the movie is its producers, the former President of the United States, Barack Obama with his wife, Michelle. Is this a … Continue reading
Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Alameda : How Small-town Saskatchewan Surprises
By TheWedge.Live It was a perfect day, amplified by the rich voice of Nashville award-winning, Kelly J Gill, and his band, The Hired Guns, permeating the fairgrounds. The Alameda Agricultural Society Fair also featured auctions, cattle, sheep, bales of hay stacked up for the kiddies and many food trucks serving brisket favorites. It was a … Continue reading
Shania Twain Crew Crashes in Saskatchewan
By TheWedge.LIVE The horror! it happened the morning of November 8th on Highway 1 just East of Regina, near Wolseley. Reportedly, crew were injured in this collision with a truck when their wheels hit black ice on the highway. We all know how treacherous and uncontrollable black ice can be. The crew was en route … Continue reading
Trick for the West, Treat For The East : Trudeau Candy Unwrapped
By TheWedge.LIVE Madness has taken over the Liberals in Ottawa as they selectively offer carbon tax carve-outs to maritime provinces for their home heating oil, but no other. The provinces left with an empty bag should be howling to the moon. “They’re [Liberals] twisting themselves into a pretzel,” states Alberta Premier Smith about the Liberal’s … Continue reading
Elon Musk’s Deep Roots in Saskatchewan
By TheWedge.LIVE Waldeck just N.E. of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, is where Elon Musk finally settled after leaving his place of birth, South Africa–well, for at least six weeks. We can all appreciate Elon’s restless energy; it seems to be the root of his success. The small town is also where he celebrated his 18th birthday. … Continue reading
John Galt Shrugs in Alberta, Saskatchewan
By Maggie M, TheWedge.LIVE In 2011, thousands stood before cameras around the world and howled, “I AM JOHN GALT.” The mysterious fictional character has become an icon for individualism and freedom. John Galt differentiates himself from the subversive Guy Fawkes in the most paradoxical fashion: he overcomes corrupt overlords by ceasing to be productive thus … Continue reading
Blackouts Or Black Start This Winter : Terrifying Choice
By TheWedge.live Rolling blackouts, a response to inadequate grid baseload, seem to be increasing. If electrical engineers fail to respond quickly to dialed-up demand by rationing power with rolling blackouts, a catastrophic ‘black start’ is inevitable. Professor Ireland, Ph. D., Texas Christian University, states ‘black starts’ can take eight days to close to two months … Continue reading
Feature-length Drama Shot in Alberta and Saskatchewan To Screen 2024
By TheWedge.live A drama based on real events is in pre-production in Western Canada, a first by Noble Features. The story is emotionally engaging, moving at a heart’s racing pace. Set in a rural town, a catastrophe caused by the failure to maintain the use of fossil fuels on the grid scatters its residents and … Continue reading
Premier Moe’s ‘Come Get Me’ moment lives in our memory
By TheWedge.LIVE Last May, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe unequivocally told Ottawa Liberal Cabinet Minister Guilbeault, “Come Get Me,” in response to the latter’s veiled threat to arrest him. Under CEPA (Canadian Environmental Protection Act-2018), an act which aims to retire fossil fuels, Moe’s fate would be sealed according to Guilbeault if he failed to retire … Continue reading
Saskatchewan Leads Canadian Recovery : The Plan
By Maggie M, Editor, Wedgee-in-Chief, theWedge.LIVE We took a break from publishing for about 2-3 weeks as all the stories would have led to nothing. We could not wax about travel destinations, a great cafe or even a great town. Everyone was frozen in place. We could not even conduct socially distanced interviews–six feet from … Continue reading
Saskatchewan Winning The War Against Mussels
By theWedge.LIVE Saskatchewan has overcome a pesky invasive specie in its waters; but, it is never-ending. These invasive species severely affect aquatic habitat, fisheries, watercraft and even water generation. It’s a problem across the Western provinces. Environment Minister Dustin Duncan introduced the Government of Saskatchewan’s new Aquatic Invasive Species Strategy during an address to the … Continue reading
Skating Trails Answer to Winter Woes : Saskatchewan Leads
By Millie Love for theWedge.LIVE Imagine tranquil skating in a forested park–non-stop. No boards to hit, no crowds to topple over. Just peaceful, smooth sailing among snow covered trees, birds chirping and the odd deer at play. Plowing and icing trails in parks and seasonal places offers a unique day for families and friends–and an … Continue reading
11th Saskatchewanderer To Roll Out This February
By Millie Love For theWedge.LIVE Zane Buchanan visited 71 locations, 83 events, over 172 days on the road in 2019, clocking 48,500 kms in that charming branded vehicle–all in Saskatchewan. It was the 10th year Saskatchewan funded a chosen Wanderer for a journey sponsored by CAA. Now the province seeks its 11th intrepid Marco-Polo-styled explorer. … Continue reading
“Twas The Night Before Hibernation” and World’s Biggest T-Rex “Scotty”
By Millie Love for theWedge.LIVE His name is Scotty. You would think the biggest T.rex in the world would have a more intuitive name like “Chomper.” Why not Reginald so Regina could own this claim-to-fame indelibly? The humour is not lost on this writer. The Royal Saskatchewan Museum is where Scotty makes his home. He … Continue reading
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