By Lisa Goudy
Despite the rain on Friday, Buffalo Pound Provincial Park had a good opening weekend.
“It was busy, but quiet,” said Dave Bjarnason, the park supervisor. “There were no issues with the alcohol ban … only a few
minor warnings.”
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Dog jog tropics in Wakamow Valley Park
By Lisa Goudy
On June 10, Wakamow Valley Park is going to get tropical.
The 17th annual Dog Jog fundraiser for the Moose Jaw Humane Society will begin at 2 p.m. at the Kinsmen-Wellesley Picnic Shelter and will have a Hawaiian theme.
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Minimum entry fees are $25 per person, $50 per couple and $100 per team of four or more. Pledge forms, complete with rules and regulations, are available at the shelter and can be downloaded online at www.mjhs.ca. Before collecting pledges, participants are asked to call the shelter for an official registration number at 692-1517.
On June 10, Wakamow Valley Park is going to get tropical.
The 17th annual Dog Jog fundraiser for the Moose Jaw Humane Society will begin at 2 p.m. at the Kinsmen-Wellesley Picnic Shelter and will have a Hawaiian theme.
Read more
Minimum entry fees are $25 per person, $50 per couple and $100 per team of four or more. Pledge forms, complete with rules and regulations, are available at the shelter and can be downloaded online at www.mjhs.ca. Before collecting pledges, participants are asked to call the shelter for an official registration number at 692-1517.
Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Cruising on the highway
2012 Corolla offers reliability, safety and comfort
By Lisa Goudy
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| The 2012 Corolla S offers a sportier look. Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy |
The 2012 Toyota Corolla rides smoothly and comfortably, with
good gas mileage and other options to maximize safety, accessibility and fuel
economy at a reasonable price.
“With the Toyota Corolla, everything’s easy to get to,” said
Fraser Tolmie, a product advisor at Taylor Toyota Moose Jaw. “There’s no hidden
switches or dials. You’ve got your cruise control at your fingertips.”
Tolmie said Corollas come in four packages — the CE model, which
is the base model, the LE model, which has aluminum rims, the S model, which is
the sport package and the XRS, which is more of a performance car because of
its larger engine.
He added the focus is on the CE, LE and S packages because those
models have 1.8 litre, 4-cylinder engine with “variable valve timing with an
intelligence engine.” He said the prices for a mid-range car like the CE start
at approximately $21,000.
“It’s a proven engine that is very reliable and the feedback we
get from our clients is that they’re extremely happy with the Toyota Corollas,”
said Tolmie.
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| The interior. Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy |
He said for maintenance under the hood, all the necessary
features are easily accessible to do regular maintenance. For instance, Tomlie
said it’s easy to change the battery without having to move a lot around and to
get a boost if needed. Accessing the radiator fluid, washer fluid and brakes
are equally as simple.
The Corolla is rated on the highway by the Canadian government
for 15 miles per gallon for speeds between 77 and 97 kilometres per hour, said
Tomlie, which attests to its good mileage and fuel economy.
The S package is the sport package and includes several
luxurious extras. The sport features a wind spoiler on the back of the car with
lower skirting, aluminum rims and a sun roof included in the aerodynamic
package. The sport model also has a leather wrapped steering wheel.
Corollas come complete with a six-inch audio system with AM/FM,
CD/MP3/WMA player and six speakers. They also offer an outlet so that an iPod
or iPhone can be plugged into the car to play music, as well as being Bluetooth
compatible. The Bluetooth can also be used to stream music. All of those can be
controlled with buttons on the steering wheel.
Other accessories include all-season mats secured onto the floor
of the vehicle. The Corollas are designed for acceleration so it’s easy to pass
someone on the highway if necessary.
For more information, see the May 19 edition of the Times-Herald.
The Specs
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| The engine. Times-Herald photo by Lisa Goudy |
Corolla S
• 132 hp, 1.8 litre, 4-cylinder
• DOHC, 16-valve, dual VVT-i-engine
• Standard 5-speed manual or optional 4-speed automatic transmission
• Ventilated front disc and rear drum brakes
• AM/FM CD/MP3/WMA player, 6 speakers, auxiliary input jack
• Active front headrests
• Front bucket seats• Rear spoiler, full skirt package
• 60/40 split rear bench seat with fold-down seat back
• Illuminated entry with fade-out dome lamp
• Dual heated power adjustable mirrors
• Available leather seat surfaces and heated driver and front passenger seats
• Star Safety System
• Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-Force Distribution
(EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST)7.4 city/5.6 highway fuel consumption (L/100 km)
Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Volunteers needed for Y's Pie in the Eye
By Lisa Goudy
More volunteers are needed to meet this year’s goal for the YMCA’s eighth annual Pie in the Eye fundraiser on May 24.
“The more volunteers we have, the more money we raise,” said Corinne Damaskie, YMCA’s communications and funds development
co-ordinator. “We can always use more.”
Pie orders can be phoned in the day of, or
preferably, pre-ordered for May 24 by calling either 692-0688 or
692-1211. To volunteer,
contact Damaskie at 692-5448.
Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Provincial palliative conference to be held in Moose Jaw
A provincial palliative conference is coming to Moose Jaw.
The
Saskatchewan Hospice Palliative Care Association (SHPCA)’s annual
conference will take place at the Heritage Inn from May 30 to June 2.
Friday, May 18, 2012
Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Lisa's Corner: Satellite vs. cable: The same only different
By Lisa Goudy
Ever
since I moved to Moose Jaw last month, I’ve been a subscriber to
SaskTel Max. This was a change for me because back in
Regina, I had a dish with Bell for satellite television. The last
time I had cable was a long time ago and I always remembered
not liking it very much. This dislike was heightened when I first
had experience with a satellite dish.
So naturally when I decided to sign up for SaskTel Max because of a promotion, I wasn’t really sure what to expect from cable.
Moose Jaw Times-Herald: Library introduces summer adult programming
By Lisa Goudy
For the first time, Moose Jaw Public Library is planning a full summer of adult programming.
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