Hursh: Hope for the best, plan for the worst with railway disruption looming
With a potential labour disruption on both major railways starting August 22, a cloud has been cast over fall grain deliveries. Hopefully, a strike or lockout does not occur on August 22, but at this point it doesn’t look promising.…
More politicians, farm groups calling for railways and union to come to an agreement before Aug. 22
Provincial Highways Minister Lori Carr wrote to the federal government, urging them to use available measures to prevent a work stoppage of CPKC and CN Rail while the railways and union negotiate a new collective agreement. Measures Carr referenced include…
SARM President Ray Orb stepping down, William Huber to take over on an interim basis
There will be a change in leadership at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM). SARM confirmed that Ray Orb will step down as President Thursday, and William “Bill” Huber, who is Vice-President, will take over as Acting President. Orb,…
Newly-formed SaskOilseeds needs nominations to fill in open spots on the Board of Directors
The newly formed Saskatchewan Oilseeds Development Commission (SaskOilseeds) is looking for nominations for four open spots on the Board of Directors. SaskOilseeds is the byproduct of an amalgamation between SaskCanola and SaskFlax that took effect on August 1. The organization…
Railway Service for Canadian Grain Producers Improves Over Past Week
CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 87% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 53, a modest improvement from the 83% order fulfillment performance seen in week 52. In supplying 82% of cars ordered by shippers in week 53,…