Saltdogs snap Goldeyes' streak at seven games, playoff tickets on sale now

Submitted by mike.thom on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 13:58

The Lincoln Saltdogs (37-62) defeated the Winnipeg Goldeyes 4-1 at Blue Cross Park Sunday afternoon, ending the Goldeyes’ season-high seven-game win streak.
 
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Lincoln broke a scoreless tie in the top of the sixth inning when first baseman Alex Baeza hit a one-out triple to centre field and scored on shortstop Drew Devine’s infield single.

Giving bikes to kids in the West End

At the end of the month, several kids in the inner city will receive something they have never gotten before. 

Bikes and Barbecue is happening on September 28 at 12 p.m. at the Magnus Eliason Recreation Centre (MERC). 

The event is being put on by Kristy Muckosky from Spence neighbourhood and the Maplecrest Vineyard Church family. Muckosky says, "We're hosting a bike drive and we're going to be giving away hopefully between 40 and 50 bikes to children ages six to 12 in the West End. These are children who have never owned their own bikes."

Laugh it off

Submitted by staff on Mon, 09/02/2024 - 05:30

Psalm 35

Ever get the feeling that life's a little too tight—like an ill-fitting shoe? Commitments are piling up and you're taking things much too seriously? You either can't get to sleep or you wake up at two in the morning and spend the next three hours rehearsing everything you have to do and can't possibly get done? It's enough to make a grown man or woman scream.

Goldeyes clinch division title with 7th straight win, announce playoff schedule

Submitted by mike.thom on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 13:15

The Winnipeg Goldeyes (56-41) clinched first place in the American Association’s West Division with an 11-9 victory over the Lincoln Saltdogs Saturday evening at Blue Cross Park. It is the first division title for the franchise since 2017, when they won the second of back-to-back league championships and it comes one season after the Goldeyes finished in last place.
 
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Liberal immigration pivot forces Canada to reckon with approach to labour shortages

Submitted by mike.thom on Sun, 09/01/2024 - 13:08

The Liberal government's decision to reel in the temporary foreign worker program after loosening the rules to help businesses find workers after the pandemic is sparking a contentious debate about whether governments should even try to address labour shortages.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that his government is bringing back stricter rules to stem the flow of low-wage temporary foreign workers, and he urged businesses to hire and train Canadian workers.

Little Mermaid actress talks voicing new Wingfeather Saga and her faith

Jodi Benson, who many know as the voice of Ariel in The Little Mermaid, is opening up about having a Christian faith in Hollywood. 

Benson has always followed God's lead when it comes to what work she says yes to, which includes voicing Ariel back in 1989 to Barbie in the Toy Story franchise, to now Nia in season two of the animated Christian series The Wingfeather Saga.

Canada Post at 'critical juncture,' financial situation unsustainable: board chair

The chair of Canada Post’s board says the organization’s financial situation is unsustainable.

"The board and senior management recognize that Canada Post is at a critical juncture," said André Hudon at its annual general meeting on Wednesday.

"Significant change is urgently needed to preserve Canada Post's delivery network, which is vital because it's the only delivery network built to serve all Canadians."

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