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[cllew]

Originally Posted by rrskylar

Substitute Manitoba for Alberta in the story. At the very least a MB health card should have the cardholder's photo on it!

http://nationalpost.com/news/canada/the-...t-on-everything-that-makes-alberta-great

That was one of the first cost cutting things that the Palliser Govt implemented. MPI was going to partner with Manitoba Health to combine the MB Health information on your drivers license.

His advisors said that because it would cost money the project had to stop.

[1ajs]

Originally Posted by LilZebra

1999 and 2000?

possibly

[OTA in Winnipeg]

Originally Posted by 1ajs

possibly

If I'm not mistaken the last time there was snow on the ground in Winnipeg on Halloween, it was in 2006.

[rrskylar]

Originally Posted by cllew

That was one of the first cost cutting things that the Palliser Govt implemented. MPI was going to partner with Manitoba Health to combine the MB Health information on your drivers license.

His advisors said that because it would cost money the project had to stop.

Pretty shortsighted if it was cancelled but not so sure the idea about combining health info. with the drivers license.

[Roger Strong]

Originally Posted by OTA in Winnipeg

Put up an antenna. TV is free and comes with program description, etc. Free.

In St. James - even with an amplified HDTV antenna - that means just CBC and Global.

CTV makes an appearance, but the signal breaks up for 30-40 seconds each time a plane flies over on final approach. (I'm just off Mount Royal.) That's usually every couple minutes. It's only watchable if the airport switches to runway 13/31.

[Riverman]

Originally Posted by Roger Strong

In St. James - even with an amplified HDTV antenna - that means just CBC and Global.

CTV makes an appearance, but the signal breaks up for 30-40 seconds each time a plane flies over on final approach. (I'm just off Mount Royal.) That's usually every couple minutes. It's only watchable if the airport switches to runway 13/31.

How high is your mast?

[Roger Strong]

Originally Posted by Riverman

How high is your mast?

I'm in an apartment, so 2nd story.

[Riverman]

A clear line of sight to the antenna is necessary. Can't wait to try it at my next house, so many people are doing it there.

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by OTA in Winnipeg

If I'm not mistaken the last time there was snow on the ground in Winnipeg on Halloween, it was in 2006.

Actually it was 1995. Despite what some Winnipeggers like to tell people when they travel elsewhere, it is not -40 in Winnipeg for six months of the year and with an average daytime high on October 31 of 6°, snow on the ground at Halloween is rather uncommon. Halloween 2017 was unusual as it was the first October 31 since 2003 that it failed to break the 0° mark.

Some snowfall is usually seen in October, but it almost always melts within 24 hours. Lasting snow cover on average arrives during the second or third week of November. In 2017, we have had snow cover since November 4.

[Roger Strong]

OK. So over-the-air HDTV is free, but the set-up costs include buying a house.

[MG922]

Originally Posted by Riverman

A clear line of sight to the antenna is necessary. Can't wait to try it at my next house, so many people are doing it there.

I've got an interior antenna (mohu leaf) on the inside of an exterior wall near the ceiling (probably about 15ft off the ground) at my place in Wolseley. Usually Global and CBC come in fine. as for CTV, some days there's nothing, some days it's crystal clear! weird. does the weather affect the signal?

[CoryB]

Originally Posted by buzzg

The 3 sides have openly said they think that there could be a team in Halifax by 2019-20.

Considering they are still at the site selection stage for a possible CFL stadium in Halifax and the three green field builds that have happened in the past decade in the league it is likely a 3-4 year project. That would put 2020 as a fairly aggressive but early end target. It really depends on how quick the nail down the site selection. That said it really feels like this will be the time the Maritimes gets their team. The question is who will be the 11th team: Quebec City or Saskatoon. That odds of them both joining the league are very high as Quebec City was being eyed as the 10th team and they need a western team to balance out the league and where would you put it if not Saskatoon?

[OTA in Winnipeg]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

Actually it was 1995. Despite what some Winnipeggers like to tell people when they travel elsewhere, it is not -40 in Winnipeg for six months of the year and with an average daytime high on October 31 of 6°, snow on the ground at Halloween is rather uncommon. Halloween 2017 was unusual as it was the first October 31 since 2003 that it failed to break the 0° mark.

Some snowfall is usually seen in October, but it almost always melts within 24 hours. Lasting snow cover on average arrives during the second or third week of November. In 2017, we have had snow cover since November 4.

There was snow on the ground October 31, 2006:
https://www.wunderground.com/history/air...name=&reqdb.zip=&reqdb.magic=&reqdb.wmo=
I know because I froze my feet that night taking my kid out for Halloween.

[Curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by OTA in Winnipeg

There was snow on the ground October 31, 2006: I know because I froze my feet that night taking my kid out for Halloween.

I just don't remember that and I've handed out candy for over 20 years. Perhaps the snow cover was just at the airport and in some of the outer suburbs? I live near the river and close to downtown and it is often several degrees warmer where I am than the temperature readings given for YWG, particularly at night when it often can be 5° or more warmer. It is very noticeable in the fall as YWG will register frost often several weeks before I have it here. Urban heat island of course, but I also think the river helps to bump up the temp slightly in adjacent areas.

Anyways, okay, but that still means that since 1995, there's been snow on the ground only once.

[OTA in Winnipeg]

Originally Posted by Curmudgeon

I just don't remember that and I've handed out candy for over 20 years. Perhaps the snow cover was just at the airport and in some of the outer suburbs? I live near the river and close to downtown and it is often several degrees warmer where I am than the temperature readings given for YWG, particularly at night when it often can be 5° or more warmer. It is very noticeable in the fall as YWG will register frost often several weeks before I have it here. Urban heat island of course, but I also think the river helps to bump up the temp slightly in adjacent areas.

Anyways, okay, but that still means that since 1995, there's been snow on the ground only once.

Strathcona, Ashburn, then Stiles, Craig and Wolseley.

[buzzg]

I would think maybe Victoria before SSK, but I don't see either happening. Majority of last 10 years has been uneven teams, so adding 11 in QC wouldn't rush them to balance too much. There's just no reason for the Riders to allow another SK team, and I'm not sure SSK would even want one.

[Riverman]

Originally Posted by Roger Strong

OK. So over-the-air HDTV is free, but the set-up costs include buying a house.

I have bought the house already, and I am far too young and active to live in an apartment.

[Riverman]

Originally Posted by MG922

Does the weather affect the signal?

I am no expert, saving this learning for retirement. OTA in Wpg seems to know quite a bit.

[rrskylar]

Originally Posted by MG922

I've got an interior antenna (mohu leaf) on the inside of an exterior wall near the ceiling (probably about 15ft off the ground) at my place in Wolseley. Usually Global and CBC come in fine. as for CTV, some days there's nothing, some days it's crystal clear! weird. does the weather affect the signal?

Got tired of paying for cable for my mother in law in a nursing home (she doesn't watch much TV) so we put up a real cheap HDTV antenna (~$20.) suction cups and antenna mounted on a south facing window CBC, CBCF, Global, Citi, some religious station all come in fine, actually a better HD picture than I get at home with MTS. CTV is iffy at best but three watchable stations for free!~

[esquire]

Originally Posted by Riverman

I have bought the house already, and I am far too young and active to live in an apartment.

Many local pro athletes live in apartments/condos and they seem plenty young and active?!