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111th Stock Growers AGM & Convention aims to “reach new heights”

111th Stock Growers AGM & Convention aims to “reach new heights”

Jun 6, 2024

The 111th Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association (SSGA) AGM & Convention is set for next week in Swift Current. President of the Stock Growers Garner Deobald says the theme this year is “reaching new heights”. “Reaching new heights is something that…

Auditor’s report shows Water Security Agency making progress on some recommendations

Auditor’s report shows Water Security Agency making progress on some recommendations

Jun 6, 2024

The Provincial Auditor followed up on whether the Water Security Agency (WSA) implemented any of its recommendations made in the 2018 audit. As of April of this year, the WSA has made some progress on recommendations on regulating drainage of water…

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Seeding almost at the finish line, progress at 94 per cent complete

Jun 6, 2024

Within the next week, farmers should be done seeding as the provincial crop report has progress at 94 per cent complete. It’s up from 77 per cent last week but remains behind the 5-year and 10-year averages of 97 per…

Plenty of precipitation highlighted May Weather Stats

Plenty of precipitation highlighted May Weather Stats

Jun 5, 2024

The month of May can be best described as wet with near normal temperatures. Environment Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang says it’s a good thing considering the winter and early part of spring was dry. “After it being so dry for…

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Applications being accepted for SaskBarley scholarships

Jun 5, 2024

Any student going to university to study in agriculture can apply for scholarships through the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley). Each year, SaskBarley offers four scholarships to students who are taking graduate or undergraduate studies. They’re offering up to three…