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Hamilton Spectator
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Corman Park, Moosomin First Nation sign memorandum of understanding April 23
The RM of Corman Park signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Moosomin First Nation on April 23 that will enable the two governments to work together as the First Nation explores options for the development of a 900-acre parcel of land within the RM along Highway 16 North. 'It's been a long time coming for Moosomin,' said Chief Quenton Swiftwolfe, at a signing ceremony hosted at the Rusty Macdonald Library in Saskatoon. Swiftwolfe noted that it has been over 30 years since the Saskatchewan Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) Framework Agreement was signed in 1992. 'For me as the chief of Moosomin, I think it' that we started working together,' he said. As outlined on the Saskatchewan government website, the Government of Canada originally signed six numbered treaties with First Nations between 1871 and 1906 for the land that is now Saskatchewan. It has been formally recognized by the provincial and federal governments that 33 Saskatchewan First Nations did not receive the amount of land they were promised under the treaties. As such, the provincial and federal governments, as well as 25 First Nation bands (including Moosomin, which is located north of North Battleford), signed an agreement 33 years ago that established a framework to address these outstanding TLE obligations. At least some of the Moosomin First Nation council members who started the process to get the 900 acres of land transferred to reserve land were present for the signing of the memorandum between Moosomin and the RM. 'They had a vision, they had a plan ... for Moosomin in the future,' said Swiftwolfe. Corman Park Reeve Joe Hargrave said the MOU confirms the two governments' desire to work together to benefit everyone. Hargrave noted the RM's strategic plan identifies five key priorities: financial accountability, infrastructure renewal, service delivery, agricultural sustainability and diversification, and building strong community and business partnerships. 'Our work with First Nations that have land in the RM of Corman Park touches on many of these priorities, particularly partnerships, which are so important for us both moving forward,' he said. Hargrave said the MOU will strengthen the government-to-government relationship between Corman Park and Moosomin, and will commit both parties to continue to work together on solutions of mutual benefit. 'Corman Park will continue to support reserve creation as an economic development tool for your nation, and we will look forward to the future of our partnership,' the Reeve added.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Rare colorful lightning caught on camera by ISS astronaut. 'OK, this is kind of out there'
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. NASA astronaut Don Pettit captured breathtaking video of a rare atmospheric phenomenon from his perch high above Earth on the International Space Station. While the International Space Station (ISS) was orbiting above South America, Pettit recorded what are known as Transient Luminous Events, or TLEs. These are bright, colorful flashes of light faster than lightning and are sometimes referred to as "sprites." Pettit was able to view the sprites from directly above, looking down at what is known as the nadir, the point directly below a particular location. "OK, this is kind of out there and caters to your inner Uber-Geek," Pettit posted to X (formerly Twitter along with the video. "Nadir view of Transient Luminous Events (TLE ) or upper atmospheric lightning." The video captures around six seconds of sprites over the Amazon basin. And it's not the first time these phenomena have been caught on camera from the ISS. In 2024, NASA astronaut Matthew Dominick caught a glimpse at one of the most elusive atmospheric phenomena known as red sprites. These occur during particularly powerful thunderstorms and travel upwards into the atmosphere, as opposed to normal lightning which travels downward to the surface of Earth. RELATED STORIES: — Eerie, ultra-detailed photo of a lightning 'sprite' exposes one of nature's least understood phenomena — Red lightning: The electrifying weather phenomenon explained — Sprites from space! Astronaut photographs rare red lightning phenomenon from ISS Sprites like the ones Pettit captured on video occur much higher than regular lightning. Their name is an acronym, short for stratospheric perturbations resulting from intense thunderstorm electrification. Sprites are created when electrical discharges created by lightning shoot upward, creating bursts of plasma in the ionosphere, found around 50 miles (80 km) above Earth's surface. They were not captured on camera until 1989.
Axios
21-03-2025
- Business
- Axios
Airport opening renovated checkpoint in time for CMS spring break
Charlotte Douglas International Airport will open its newly renovated security Checkpoint 2 on Monday with limited passenger screening, and officials say it will be fully up and running on Wednesday. Why it matters: Nothing makes people testy like waiting in line, especially at the airport. The TSA anticipates being able to screen 600 more passengers per hour, according to a CLT press release, which means less time standing in line. Plus Checkpoint 2 will open in time for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' spring break, which is April 14-21. State of play: You'll find Checkpoint 2 in the center of the airport's terminal lobby. Checkpoint A will permanently close later that week, and you'll use Checkpoint 2 for TSA PreCheck and flight crew screening. Airport employee lanes will be able to use all three of CLT's checkpoints. You can get to any gate from any of CLT's security checkpoints. Find security wait times and checkpoint hours here. Context: Opening Checkpoint 2 will be the final step in CLT's plan to consolidate its checkpoints from A-E to 1-3. Checkpoints 1-3 have upgraded technology and more screening lanes. Checkpoint E became Checkpoint 3 and Checkpoint 1 opened in fall 2023. This is also part of CLT's massive Terminal Lobby Expansion project. What they're saying:"The opening of Checkpoint 2 is a major milestone in the Terminal Lobby Expansion (TLE) project, as streamlining security checkpoints from five to three while increasing capacity will provide passengers with a faster, more efficient screening experience," CLT chief infrastructure officer Jack Christine said in a statement. What next: CLT will add three more automated exit lanes near ticketing, plus two new baggage carousels. The exact timeline for these additions has not been announced. The big picture: Charlotte is one of the busiest airports in the world, with a record 58.8 million travelers using the airport in 2024. The airport may be a traveler's only impression of a city if they're just passing through, and that's the case at CLT. Eighteen million people used the airport's terminal lobby for arrivals and departures last year. That's still a significant number of people experiencing everything from security to baggage claim and ticketing to the airport's new skybridges and bus shuttle lanes.
