The Saskatchewan government is investing over 1.9 million dollars in 10 industry-led research and development projects. One of the projects is led by Saskatoon-based Delco Water. The company is working with a number of rural municipalities and First Nations to develop and pilot remote sensing technologies for water treatment facilities in rural Saskatchewan. The […]
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 […]
The scene of one of the most horrific mass killings in Saskatchewan history has declared a state of emergency. Sunday afternoon, the band council made the announcement to get more support for the people devastated by this morning’s mass stabbing spree by two men. Both are still on the loose, with the last sighting in […]
Saskatchewan Water Securities Agency minister Jeremy Cockrill is reminding municipalities of the annual transition from the Emergency Flood damage reduction program to the flood damage reduction program for the remainder of the fiscal year. The transition moves from the emergency focus toward long-term flood mitigation projects. Applications from municipalities will be accepted until September […]
The federal government is providing over one million dollars to SomaDetect and Vivid Machines to help producers improve farm management and their bottom line. SomaDetect of Nova Scotia will develop and combine its sensors and artificial intelligence to deliver real-time milk quality information for dairy farmers. Vivid Machines of Toronto will provide fruit and […]
The Saskatchewan government has announced supplemental Disaster aid for farmers who suffered significant losses from recent spring storms. The support will help producers who lost livestock in April snow storms and did not qualify under original disaster assistance. The exective director of the provincial disaster aid program Noel McAvena, says the new program assists those […]
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities is calling on the federal and provincial governments to provide relief from soaring fuel costs. President Ray Orb says Rural Municipalities are facing financial issues because of the rising cost of road repair and maintenance linked to soaring fuel costs. Orb is hoping the province will provide some sort […]
Nelson Motors and Equipment is again providing support to 4-H youth across southern Saskatchewan. The family owned business recently donated 15 thousand 500 dollars to 31 clubs in southeast Saskatchewan. Nelson Motors has donated to 4-H every year since 2015, with a combined amount totaling 104 thousand dollars. Nelson Motors is based in Avonlea […]
The Mennonite Disaster Service has released final details on its Hay West program. The program provided surplus hay from Ontario to drought-stricken prairie producers last fall and during the winter. The Mennonite Disaster Service says 56 producers in Saskatchewan received hay support. Ike Epp of the Disaster Service Saskatchewan unit says its great that producers […]
Rocky Mountain Equipment has announced support for 4 prairie agricultural societies. In Saskatchewan, the Melfort Agricultural Society will receive 10 thousand dollars for local projects. The Rocky Mountain Equipment community investment initiative is also gearing up for 2022 applications. Another four prairie agricultural societies will be awarded 10 thousand dollars. Applications opened May 1st […]
