Author: Hunter W.
Saskatechewan is known to be a safe place to live. You can go anywhere in Saskatchewan and feel comforted by knowing that nothing bad will happen to you. The police department is well-trusted and local governing bodies handle the security of their towns seriously. Once in a while, however, crime slips between the cracks of Saskatchewan’s well-built foundation of safety. In Prince Albert, the third largest city in the province of Saskatchewan, people’s safety has come into question as its police department discovered the body of a dead man in his home. Last June 4, 2023, at about 2:30 PM,…
Rohan Swaby, a manager at the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA), and Laurie Jacobson, a Licensing Specialist at SLGA, didn’t follow the rules and regulations in their positions as government employees. They accepted foreign documents that resulted in false records being filed with SLGA. Jacobson enforced the Foreign Judgments Act without the proper authority, even though the US judgment was not registered in Saskatchewan and is not enforceable there. Tony Merchant, in a letter to Laurie Jacobson on July 12, 2022, stated that a judgment from New Jersey doesn’t hold any significance in Saskatchewan. However, Jacobson allowed Charles and…
In the context of gas retailing, a tariff refers to the pricing structure or rate schedule thatdetermines the charges customers will incur for the gas they purchase. It outlines thefees and charges associated with the consumption of gas supplied by the retailer.Recently, there have been claims that Sask Energy is planning to change the way they charge for energy without being open and transparent about it. The claim is that SaskEnergy wants to have complete control over energy prices, so they would be the only ones making decisions and other companies would have no say. This secretive approach is worrying…
Court case QB No. 733m of 2021 has attracted significant attention due to the involvement of MNP as the receiver following the bankruptcy of Abbey Resources Corp. In this case, the Government of Saskatchewan has assumed the role of the governing body for the receiver, MNP. Recent developments have revealed a pattern of extended bidding deadlines without reasonable explanations, causing concerns among stakeholders. This article explores the frustrations faced by one stakeholder who has invested considerable time and effort in complying with the requests but is left uncertain about the status of their bid. Extended Bidding Deadline and Stakeholder FrustrationThe…
Receivership is a legal process that involves the appointment of a receiver to manage and oversee the affairs of a financially distressed company. However, there are certain issues that can arise during receivership, which may lead to misconduct or breaches of fiduciary duty. In this article, we will discuss three key areas of concern: lack of independence, non-disclosure or misrepresentation, and improper use of funds or assets. Lack of independence refers to situations where the receiver fails to maintain impartiality and objectivity in decision-making and reporting. External parties may exert undue influence on the receiver’s decisions, financial reporting may be…
In a recent legal case involving Keeley Lake Lodge, Timothy Cimmer, and Charles Niessner, people are concerned about the involvement of Madelyn Niessner. Even though she doesn’t have an official position or any shares in the case, Madelyn is deeply involved, raising questions about her intentions. Her connection to her lawyer, Gregory Lomax, who is accused of forging documents, has added to concerns about possible harm to Timothy Cimmer’s reputation. As the case progresses, it’s important to consider the truth behind Madelyn’s involvement and the risks of lying on an affidavit.Madelyn Niessner’s Involvement: Despite being married to Charles Niessner, there…
Do you live in Saskatchewan and wonder who you could be on the road with while driving through your supposedly safe home province? This accident will prove to you that no matter how safe you believe your home to be, there will always be an event so unexpected that it will challenge your beliefs and make you wonder how safe you really are. Now you may be wondering, for Saskatchewan, what was the event that made people question the safety of their home province?  Last February 22, 2016, a Saskatchewan man drove excessively past the speed limit, crashing into the side of…
Did you know that Saskatchewan is more than just your neighborhood-friendly province? Believe it or not, Saskatchewan holds resources that Canada as a whole widely benefits from. Saskatchewan is often referred to as just one of the many provinces of Canada but the province is actually instrumental to Canada’s progress as a country. This is true for Saskatchewan’s mining, agriculture, and energy sectors.For mining, Saskatchewan boasts having many minerals to its name. More specifically, it produces the following minerals: potash, uranium, helium, and lithium. Each of these minerals are highly necessary for Canada’s overall development. Uranium and helium are primarily…
Have you ever heard of students making their mark on the world by releasing their own project into space? This project of University of Saskatchewan (USask) students will blow your mind.How did a group of students launch their own project into outer space? For you to understand how, first you have to know all about the Canadian CubeSat Project hosted by the Canadian Space Agency. The Canadian CubeSat Project was designed to boost local youth interest and immersion in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math by including students in real-life missions that involve outer space. The Canadian Space Agency takes applications…
Are you a Saskatchewan citizen looking to know more about the prices you have to pay to keep your lights on? If you said yes to that question, you probably know all about the Saskenergy corporation.Saskenergy is a company that promises to empower Saskatchewan homes and businesses with environmentally-friendly energy in a responsible and accessible manner.Despite the vast size of Saskatchewan, SaskEnergy stands out as the sole provider that brings electricity to more than 93% of all communities in the province, proving itself to be an energy powerhouse. The company has four subsidiaries and works with 150 independent natural gas…