Toddler falls into septic tank at visitor centre near Maple Creek
A 21 month old girl Nataya fell ten feet into a septic tank at the Tourism Saskatchewan Visitor Reception Centre west of Maple Creek on June 23. Her father Trevor Pickersgill and mother Dennie McCarthy rescued her with bystanders and staff assisting. She received head laceration and concussion like symptoms and is undergoing tests in Calgary. Officials pledge a full incident report and review of 52 tanks province wide.
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Market Watch rundown of major indices and commodities
The Canadian Press reports key market figures with the S and P totals up strong, Dow and Nasdaq gains, and currency shifts. Oil futures rise to about 49.88 dollars per barrel, gold climbs to 1326.90, while silver trades near 24.96 per ounce and the Canadian dollar weakens slightly against the US dollar.
Pride marchers in Steinbach win street access permit
Steinbach Pride organizers say after talks with the RCMP they will march on Steinbach main street July 9. The group traded a sidewalk-only plan for a street route with police and city agreement and security details. Manitoba RCMP did not confirm specifics but welcomed the outcome.
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Fort McMurray homebuilders face new online safeguards
Alberta will post builder resumes online to help homeowners avoid unscrupulous builders in Fort McMurray rebuilds. A builder declaration and disclosure of construction and financial history will be required before permits, with 80 000 displaced and 1 900 residential units destroyed. The rule aims to protect consumers after Slave Lake rebuilding issues.
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Uber OK with Alberta ride hailing insurance
Alberta introduces a ride-hailing insurance policy requiring up to 2 million dollars in third party liability with optional collision coverage. Intact Financial will offer coverage to Uber drivers starting Friday, with broader rollout to Ontario and Quebec later. Uber aims to resume Edmonton and Calgary service as regulators approve the framework.
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