“RCMP continue search for missing women”

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 – CBC News

RCMP investigators have turned up no new leads in the search for five women missing from a First Nations Reservation just south of Saskatoon. The five woman, all members of the Moose Woods Reservation, were reported missing almost three weeks ago by family members.

Elders from the First Nations band overseeing the Reservation have insisted that the women were abducted but police have so far refused to comment on these allegations. Search efforts have been hampered by severe weather in the region leading some family members fearful that the search will be called off prematurely.

“Storms Across the Prairies”

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 – CBC News

A series of unusually violent thunderstorms are tearing their way across central and south western Saskatchewan and leaving meteorologists baffled and worried for the safety of local residents. So far, the storms have resulted in the destruction of an industrial park outside of Saskatoon as well as extensive damage to the farming community of Warman just north of the city. Though no deaths have been reported, the storms have knocked out power to parts of Saskatoon and sparked at least two tornadoes in the region. Torrential rain is being blamed for severe flooding east of Saskatoon and has city officials worried that the South Saskatchewan River may overflow it’s banks.

Officials with Environment Canada admit that the size and severity of the storms have taken them by surprise. “We didn’t expect to see this type of violent weather so early in the summer months” said meteorologist Leo Patterson. “Usually a storm system this concentrated will blow itself out after a day or two” he commented. “But in this case, the system just keeps gaining strength and we’re keeping a close watch on how things will transpire over the next 24 hours.”

The RCMP has closed-off sections of the Yellowhead Highway leading into Saskatoon because of flooding and a Tornado Watch remains in effect for the entire region. City officials, meanwhile, are urging residents to stay indoors and to stock up on supplies in case of an emergency. The storms are expected to intensify over the coming days.

“Giant Sea Spiders Attack Icebreaker”

Thursday, July 3, 2008 – CBC News

In an event that Arctic Oceanologists are calling inexplicable Giant Sea spiders, once only thought to live in deep ocean climes, swarmed and attacked the CCGS Louis S. St-Laurent. The crew, who all wish to remain unnamed, claim that they were breaking through Ice blocks in the Arctic ocean when the spiders, measuring over two feet in length, swarmed up the sides and started attacking the crew. The crew of the CCGS say that it was simple luck that they had a military escort with them when the attack happened. The Military presence on the Ice breakers, originally intended as a safe guard in case of violent Arctic Water disputes, quickly disposed of the Giant spiders but not before the spiders were able to claim the lives of three Coast Guardsmen (James Simons from Halifax Nova Scotia, Jean Depaul of Hull Quebec, and Maria Sanchez of Toronto ON) .

Arctic Oceanologists around the globe are scurrying to claim some of the dozens of dead spiders that were left aboard the vessel.

[Photo of the deck with dead spiders attached]

“Global Warming to Blame for Arctic Rage!”

Thursday, July 3, 2008 – Globe And Mail

After what many liberal environmentalists are referring to as “Natures Oceanic Revenge” residents of Canada’s inhospitable north are coming forward with more tales of increased acts of violence amongst the usually peaceful wildlife. The stories range from one man telling of being attacked while ice fishing by a rampaging polar bear, to wolf packs attacking northern campers, to seals assaulting children. Lizzy Monroe, an arctic environmentalist had this to say about the incidents:

“We can only destroy our environment for so long before it comes for revenge, if we don’t put a stop to Global warming the Arctic will see to it that it kills us before it disappears.”

Is there any truth to this though? Can changing climes caused by Global Warming really cause animals to frenzy on the people responsible? We asked Tristan Huang, a expert on arctic animals.

“Well. It’s unlikely that these attacks are targeting those responsible per se. However it is not at all unreasonable to assume that the increase in seasonal temperatures could cause these animals to become agitated to the point of violence. “

[Photo of Tristan attached]