Prices for feeder steers in Saskatchewan were mostly up while feeder heifers were mixed, according to the Cattle Market Update for the week ending March 22. The 400-500 to 600-700 lb steer categories reported week-over-week increases, while the 700-800 lb categories experienced decreases, the 900+ lb category lacked a price difference, and no data was […]

Pulse Canada is making one more push for chickpea producers to participate in a survey. Director of Sustainability for Pulse Canada Denis Tremorin says at least 25 producers are needed and so far about half have filled it out.  This survey is about assessing the environmental impact chickpea production has in Canada, and Tremorin says […]

After an extensive and competitive process, Estevan former Deputy Police Chief Murray Cowan has been selected as the new deputy commissioner and chief firearms officer of the Saskatchewan Firearms Office (SFO) effective April 1. Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Regina made the announcement Wednesday afternoon. Cowan will oversee the central administration of the SFO and report to the […]

Manitoba Transportation and Infrastructure’s Hydrologic Forecast Centre has released its March Flood Outlook Report , which indicates a low-to-moderate risk of significant spring flooding across Manitoba basins. With normal- to below-normal soil moisture at freeze-up and well-below-normal to above-normal winter precipitation for most Manitoba basins, the risk of significant spring flooding is low to moderate for most […]

Just before one o’clock this afternoon, a fire broke out in a home in the 100 block of Garnet Steet. Crews made a quick entry and had the fire under control in five minutes. No one was injured, and fire fighters have since cleared the scene. A fire investigator will be tasked with looking into […]

Durum                         397.65  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          588.62 Chickpeas                     992.08 Flax            […]

Wolseley is excited to be one of four finalists in the nationwide Kraft Hockeyville competition. Kraft Hockeyville began in 2006, and over the years has put $4.8 million into 97 communities across Canada. Many Saskatchewan towns have been selected to be finalists but have never won and Wolseley is hoping to be the first. Eight […]

March is Fraud Prevention Month, and a new TD survey shows that residents in Saskatchewan and Manitoba feel they have been the target of more scams than ever before. The survey found that 77 per cent of residents in the provinces feel that there are more scams targeting them now than ever before, the highest […]

The start to the MLB regular season is upon us! and we need to know….. Are you a wiener expert?  And get your mind out of the gutter, we’re talking about hot dogs. The online gambling site Bet U.S. is looking to hire a “WIENER CONNOISSEUR” to visit all 30 Major League ballparks and check […]

The Canadian Grain Commission has revoked the licenses of Zeghers Seed Inc, also known as Zeghers Canada. The company held a grain dealer license and a primary elevator license at Holland, Manitoba. According to the Canadian Grain Commission, farmers in all three Prairie Provinces may be owed money by this company for grain deliveries.  Any […]