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November started warm and dry, ended cold and snowy

November started warm and dry, ended cold and snowy

Dec 4, 2024

The weather in November was a tale of two different climates. While temperatures for most weather stations in the province were at or close to their monthly average, except for Key Lake and La Ronge where they were two degrees…

Prices still up as demand for cattle remains high

Prices still up as demand for cattle remains high

Dec 4, 2024

The number of cattle being marketed is going down but demand remains high, keeping prices for feeder steers and heifers up in the province. The Cattle Market Update for the week ending November 29, provided by Canfax, has prices for…

Avoid a polar swim this winter

Avoid a polar swim this winter

Dec 4, 2024

REGINA — With colder temperatures arriving and ice beginning to form on waterbodies across the province, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding the public about ice safety. Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness and its strength can…

Government intent on keeping federal carbon tax off home heating

Government intent on keeping federal carbon tax off home heating

Dec 3, 2024

REGINA – An Act meant to fulfill the government’s commitment in the recent provincial election to extend the carbon tax exemption on home heating was introduced in the Saskatchewan Legislature Tuesday. Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Jeremy Harrison introduced The SaskEnergy…

Beck says many agricultural workers are concerned over the proposed tariffs

Beck says many agricultural workers are concerned over the proposed tariffs

Dec 3, 2024

REGINA – Opposition Leader Carla Beck attended the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) event in Regina on Tuesday to make her message clear that she wants to protect the agriculture sector. When speaking to reporters, Beck acknowledged “the vital…