Saskatchewan Dairy producers are donating products from 175 thousand litres of milk to food banks across the province. The closure of restaurants from covid-19 caused reduced demand for dairy products. Producers were forced to dump a small percentage of milk for about a week and a half across Western Canada. SaskMilk policy and research […]
With Regina climbing into the mid 20’s on Tuesday, getting in that first round of golf this season was probably on the minds of many. Due to COVID-19, courses are closed and are waiting for the next step from the government. Golf Saskatchewan’s Executive Director Brian Lee, said while social distancing is very possible on […]
Premier Scott Moe will speak to Saskatchewan Wednesday night. Moe will talk about COVID-19, where we have been, where we are and where we are going when he delivers a provincial address that can be heard on 620 CKRM starting just after 6:00 p.m.. On Thursday, Moe will also reveal details about the government’s plan […]
With the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, events that were scheduled for months from now are starting to be cancelled. The latest cancellation announcement comes from Regina Folk Festival, which was set to go August 7th to 9th. The festivals interim executive director Josh Haugerud said despite more recoveries than cases as of late, they felt it […]
Four new cases of COVID-19 are being reported in Saskatchewan on Tuesday. The province has 320 total cases with 64 considered active. 14 more residents have recovered from the virus, bringing the provincial total to 252. In Saskatchewan, there are five in hospitals with four people receiving inpatient care and one person in intensive care. […]
The Saskatchewan NDP says the Ministry of Education has a role of providing supports to address the “digital divide” felt by schools and families across Saskatchewan. Education critic Carla Beck said on Tuesday morning that some in the province are finding difficulty in participating in online learning activities with no access to Wi-Fi, laptops, tablets or […]
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has once again affirmed his government’s pledge to help fund charities and non-profit organizations hit financially by the coronavirus crisis. During his daily pandemic update on Tuesday, Trudeau says a $350 million Emergency Community Support program is being set up. “A portion of these funds will go directly to smaller, independent […]
The Cargill beef processing plant at High River, Alberta has shut down temporarily, creating big worries for feedlots and cattle producers. About 360 of the 2,000 workers have tested positive for COVID-19 and the first death was reported on Monday. Employee health is the main priority, but there are major economic ramifications because the High […]
The deadline for Saskatchewan farmers to apply for the agristability support plan has been extended to July 3rd from April 30th. Agriculture minister David Marit says the extension will give farmers more time to consider the business risk support program, during market disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Farm groups are asking for improvements to […]
Several doctors and nurses in Saskatchewan have returned to the front lines to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic after either retiring or stepping away from the profession. Another one to do so is provincial NDP leader Ryan Meili. The former family physician applied to renew his medical license in March after letting it expire in […]
