1 Okay, I'll admit it. I'm a calligraphist
In an era of typing and texting, taking the time to turn handwriting into art seems positively archaic Source: The Globe and Mail
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2 New fire bikes are a first for UK
Two motorbikes fitted with firefighting capability are the latest addition to the Blue Light fleet at Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service in the UK. It is the first time motorcycles with firefighting capability has been used in the UK and the bikes, along with the personal equipment, have been specially designed. The BMW RT1200 police-spec bikes will go on the r... Source: Fullnoise.com.au
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3 Woman recounts grizzly bear attack
One of the survivors of a deadly grizzly bear attack says she realised her only hope was to play dead after feeling the bear's jaw clamp onto her arm in the middle of the night. Source: 3news
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4 The Daily Graphic, July 30, 2010
By Bernice Evenson, Plumas correspondent.. .It’s good to see Mrs. Bill Schettler home after spending a few days in Neepawa Hospital. Weekend guests with Gertie Kreutzer were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Zerr of Langenburg, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ladouceur of Kenora renewed old acquaintances Source: Central Plains Herald-Leader
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5 Collision sends woman to hospital
A woman was sent to hospital following a collision in Portage la Prairie on Wednesday evening. At about 6:40 p.m. Portage RCMP report a car traveling on Saskatchewan Avenue W. collided with two parked vehicles — an SUV and a pick-up truck near the intersection of 12th Street S.E.[...] Source: Portage Daily Graphic
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6 RCMP detachment up in smoke
WINNIPEG — A fire that severely damaged a Manitoba RCMP detachment is believed to be an arson. Parkland RCMP said Wednesday the blaze that ripped through Ethelbert RCMP detachment on June 15 was deliberately set.[...] Source: Portage Daily Graphic
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7 Agassiz Youth Centre bumping up staffing
Agassiz Youth Centre is in the process of preparing for many new staff members who will be needed when the 48-bed facility under construction is completed in the fall.[...] Source: Portage Daily Graphic
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8 Wembley hope new Desso pitch will be key player in 2018 World Cup bid
Wembley are planning to use their new Desso pitch for the 2018 World Cup if England's bid to host the tournament is successful. It uses artificial fibres mixed with real grass. Source: Daily Mail
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9 Scholarship created for survivors and families
The University of Winnipeg has created two scholarships for survivors, or the descendants' survivors, of residential schools. The scholarships, valued at $5,000 each, will be awarded annually to one male and one female student.[...] Source: Portage Daily Graphic
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10 Travis frontman feels lucky
This is Fran Healy's year. In more ways than one. Not only is the "benevolent dictator" of Britpop band Travis celebrating the release of his first solo album Wreckorder this fall; he's also quite excited about the fact that he just turned 37.[...] Source: Portage Daily Graphic
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