More than three dozen major water users in southern Alberta have agreed to voluntarily curb their consumption if there’s a severe drought this spring or summer.  The province announced Friday that municipalities, irrigation districts and industry players have signed memorandums of understanding covering four sub-basins — the Red Deer River, the Bow River, the mainstem […]

Volunteer Week: Royal Canadian Legion

Here is a look at your Closing Grain Prices for April 19th: Durum 396.56 = Feed Barley 232.58 = Canola 580.22 +2.0 Chickpeas 992.08 = Flax 629.54 = Lentils 787.50 = Oats 271.32 = Yellow Peas 474.72 = Feed Wheat 233.45 = One Red Spring Wheat 306.38 +2.82

The Federal Budget, released Tuesday, contained very few commitments for the agriculture sector, which farm groups say is disappointing on several fronts. The Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) said it missed “an extension to the extended rail interswitching pilot, investments in trade-enabling infrastructure, investments in grain-related research and development, initiating a review of the Canada Grains Act, and […]

The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $13.2 million to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in 2024-25, representing a $667,000 increase over last year. This funding will support high-quality veterinary medicine education in the province as well as government’s commitment to subsidize 25 training seats for Saskatchewan students.  “We continue to see a rising […]

Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip This Afternoon Mainly Cloudy Skies Persist, Breezy   Wind: NW 20-40 km/h High: 0° 60% Tonight Becoming Mostly Clear and Colder   Wind: W/NW 15-25 km/h Low: -10° 0% Saturday Bright Sunshine Throughout   Wind: W/NW 15-30 km/h High: 9° 0% Saturday Night Clear   Wind: W/SW 10-20 km/h Low: […]

For the first time since she was appointed to the post, the Governor General Mary Simon will be paying a visit to Saskatchewan. The viceregal was sworn in July 26th 2021. Ms. Simon gained national and international recognition for her work on Arctic and Indigenous issues and for her efforts in advocating for Inuit rights, […]

How cool is this? I love the idea and the proceeds are going to help with conservation efforts around the world. Nature can now earn song royalties. An initiative called Sounds Right got streaming platforms like Spotify to make the word “Nature” an official artist. Just imagine, every rustle of leaves, chirp of a bird, […]

Here is a look at your Opening Grain Prices for April 19th: Durum 396.56 = Feed Barley 232.58 = Canola 578.22 -1.5 Chickpeas 992.08 = Flax 629.54 = Lentils 787.50 = Oats 271.32 = Yellow Peas 474.72 = Feed Wheat 233.45 = One Red Spring Wheat 303.56 +1.65

The Saskatchewan Roughriders who have been adding hopefuls to their training camp roster will now be without a veteran. Offensive lineman Logan Bandy announced his retirement yesterday on Instagram. The 24 year-old native of Calgary, was selected 38th overall in the fifth round of the 2021 CFL Draft… He then went on to dress for […]