GPS

• McMaster study suggests ‘orienteering’ improves brain function, diminishes cognitive decline

  A competitive sport that originated in Sweden in the late 19th century using a map and a compass may delay the effect of cognitive decline tied to dementia.

  Health

  Mar 20, 2023
  
• Garmin Canada announces Alberta expansion despite other tech turmoil

  A tech giant with its headquarters in Alberta is bucking the recent trend of downsizing and instead expanding in the community of Cochrane.

  Tech

  Feb 6, 2023
  
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• Saskatchewan experts say wildlife entering city limits isn’t uncommon

  Jan Shadick says the South Saskatchewan River running through the city of Saskatoon plays a large role in wildife reaching the city.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2022
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• Toronto police encourage use of what3words app in wake of emergency situation near Rouge River

  'They can just text you the link and all you do is click on the link and three random words will pop up ... and that can narrow down the location.'

  Crime

  Feb 3, 2022
• Police chase ends with car crashing into Saskatoon house

  A 27-year-old Saskatoon man is in custody following two vehicle thefts and a police chase that resulted in a collision with a house.

  Crime

  Sep 21, 2021
• Wascana Park in Regina mapped in navigation app for people with vision impairment

  CNIB Regina’s accessibility project is the largest of its kind in North America, and now features 230 GPS points around the main walking path in Wascana Park.

  Canada

  May 5, 2020
• Coronavirus: Could Alberta use smartphone apps to track patients, enforce quarantine?

  After Alberta's premier brought up the possibility of using smartphone apps to enforce quarantine orders, a former privacy commissioner and developer weigh in on balancing privacy and public health.

  Canada

  Apr 8, 2020
• Fuel savings, emissions reductions goal of GPS on City of Saskatoon vehicles

  The City of Saskatoon estimates it could save up to 20 per cent of its fuel costs by installing GPS in all its vehicles and equipment.

  Environment

  Dec 3, 2019
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• Protester storms stage at 2019 Global Petroleum Show in Calgary

  A protester who said he does not want the province of Alberta “to be polluted” stormed the stage at the 2019 Global Petroleum Show in Calgary on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Jun 11, 2019
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• Hamilton police use GPS to track suspects in reported BMW thefts

  Hamilton police said a 2014 and a 2017 BMW that were reported stolen last Thursday were recovered Monday thanks to the vehicle's GPS system.

  Crime

  Dec 18, 2018