Parts of central and northern Saskatchewan could be in for more precipitation than normal this winter. However, the Water Security Agency predicts spring runoff will be average, or even below average, in the spring. The predictions are contained in the Agency’s 2021 Conditions at Freeze-up Report. The report says soil moisture conditions in most agricultural […]
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers has launched its annual beef drive for food banks. Stock Growers general manager Chad MacPherson says the goal is to surpass last year’s total by collecting over 10 thousand pounds of beef plus financial donations from members. He says Cargill is returning as a beef drive sponsor to match cash donations […]
The Saskatchewan government says the provincial economic recovery continues with strong growth in the manufacturing sector over the past year. Manufacturing sales increased 53 percent between October 2020 and October 2021, the highest among all the provinces. Trade minister Jeremy Harrison says the province continues to be a leader in key sectors including energy, mining, […]
Local farmers are stepping up to help the Regina food bank feed those in need this holiday season. The vice president of the Regina Food Bank, David Froh, says local farmer Roy Klym of Condi Seeds has made a major oats donation to the food bank. Klym of Condi Seeds has donated 42 tons […]
The Water Security Agency is offering free online workshops for farmers to plan water drainage projects in a changing climate. The workshops, called AgH2Onward, will introduce farmers to the Agricultural Water Management program in Saskatchewan, the process and benefits of drainage approvals, and techniques to best manage water on their land. The free workshops […]
The highways ministry says winter weights will be allowed on all applicable highways on Monday, December 20th. This includes central and southern regions. The northern regions saw winter weights go into effect December 13th. Milder weather this fall resulted in postponement of winter weight season this year. Typically, these temporary weights are removed on […]
The Saskatchewan government says the latest subsurface mineral public offering has raised a record 3.2 million dollars. The first offering for the new fiscal year has raised the highest amount since the subsurface mineral public offering process began in 2018. In total, the province has collected almost 7.5 million dollars from the three subsurface […]
The Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association welcomes more federal support for moving hay to the drought-stricken prairies. Federal Agriculture minister Marie-Claude Bibeau has promised an additional 3 million dollars to move hay from Eastern Canada to the prairies under the Canadian Federation of Agriculture HayWest program. Stock Growers general manager Chad MacPherson says the additional funding […]
SaskTel has announced the start of deployment of its 5G wireless network. The 5G network delivers ultra-fast data speeds, massive network capacity and near instantaneous connection. Initially launching in parts of Regina, SaskTel plans to expand its 5G network throughout Regina and Saskatoon in Spring 2022. SaskTel minister Don Morgan says 5G will be […]
The Canadian Grain Commission has launched a consultation period to give farmers more time to settle a grain grading dispute with grain companies. In a dispute, farmers can ask for official grain commission grading but must do so at time of delivery. Now, Remi Gosselin with the the commission is suggesting a seven-day time period. […]
