The RCMP are searching for a 19 year old man in connection to a murder that took place in eastern Saskatchewan. 19 year old Edgar Kakakaway Jr. is wanted for his involvement in the murder of a 16 year old man from the Cote First Nation. Kakakaway Jr. is being described as 6 feet tall, […]
A scary situation unfolded in the early hours of Grey Cup Sunday in Regina for city police. A traffic stop took place on King street early sunday morning, which was assisted by the canine unit. During the stop – police made a number of alarming discoveries. Inside the vehicle they found the front passenger wearing […]
SaskWheat and the Saskatchewan Winter Cereals Development Commission are seeking producer feedback on potential amalgamation of the two commissions. A consultation document on the proposal has been released on the internet for online comment by registered producers until December 11th. Resolutions were passed in January of the two organizations to explore options for amalgamation. […]
The federal government will be providing more than 1.7 billion dollars to Canada’s farm supply-management sector for impacts from the Canada-U.S.-Mexico trade deal. Ottawa says dairy, poultry and egg processors and producers will share the funds to be able to make key investments and improve their operations to be even more productive and sustainable. The […]
Starting this week, groups can apply for funding from Ottawa’s 23 million dollar program to prepare for an outbreak of African Swine Fever. Funding is designed to support projects like biosecurity assessments and improvements, wild pig management, improving existing abattoirs, and swine fever research projects. Applications from academic institutions, associations, businesses, indigenous groups, provincial and […]
Regina-based Protein Industries Canada has announced a multi-million dollar project to turn prairie crops into seafood alternatives. Protein Industries chief techical officer Meghan Gervais says three B.C.-based food companies are involved in the research and development of using peas and canola protein as a substitute for traditional seafood. Gervais says Protein Industries Canada is […]
Saskatchewan’s NDP leader Carla Beck is calling for a special legislative committee to study food pricing issues in Saskatchewan. The NDP wants the study to look into supply chain issues, fair pricing for Saskatchewan livestock producers, and food security issues in the North. The SaskParty government rejected the NDP call. Agriculture minister David Marit says […]
APAS is raising concerns about the high cost of producing food. President Ian Boxall says 2021 was the most expensive year for farmers ever. He says farm cash expenses in this province were over 11.5 billion dollars, 11 percent higher than the previous year. He wants more price transparency for critical farm inputs. Boxall says […]
Saskatchewan Trade and Export Development has highlighted several recent efforts to bolster the economy and Saskatchewan’s presence on the world stage. Saskatchewan is on pace for a record year of exports. In the first 8 months of the year, merchandise exports in Saskatchewan rose 44 percent compared to 2021, and surpasses pre-covid total exports in […]
With the Grey Cup arriving in Saskatchewan yesterday, and the matchup being set for sunday between the Bombers and Argos – It’s time to get the party in the heartland started! Provincially, things get kicked off today with what’s being called a “high energy youth empowerment event” for Grade 7 and 8 students from Saskatoon […]
