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Farm leader concerned about impact PSAC strike could have on grain movement

Farm leader concerned about impact PSAC strike could have on grain movement

Apr 20, 2023 | 3:55pm
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association wants the federal government to find a resolution to the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) strike as quickly as possible. President Gunter Jochum, who farms west of Winnipeg, is calling on Ottawa to ensure Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) employees within the PSAC Union return to work immediately. Jochum […]
New leadership for this year’s Canadian Western Agribition

New leadership for this year’s Canadian Western Agribition

Apr 20, 2023 | 2:01pm
The new leadership team for 2023 Canadian Western Agribition was selected at yesterday’s annual meeting in Regina. Kim Hextall from Grenfell goes into her second term as president. She joined the board in 2014. She and her husband raise purebred and commercial black angus cattle near Grenfell. Michael Latimer of Olds, Alberta was elected vice […]
Federal Agriculture Minister heading to Japan to discuss Canada-Japan Trade Relationship

Federal Agriculture Minister heading to Japan to discuss Canada-Japan Trade Relationship

Apr 20, 2023 | 1:08pm
Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau is heading to Japan to meet with her counterpart to promote Canada as a trade partner of choice and discuss the current Canada-Japan trade relationship. Bibeau will discuss Canadian agricultural opportunities with Japanese agri-food stakeholders, Canadian industry associations, and Canadian businesses in Japan. Bibeau will also meet with her peers […]
Viterra’s plan to upgrade its Moose Jaw grain terminal moving forward

Viterra’s plan to upgrade its Moose Jaw grain terminal moving forward

Apr 19, 2023 | 2:39pm
Viterra is planning to make an $18-million upgrade to its Moose Jaw facility. Moose Jaw City Council approved Viterra’s discretionary use application, according to minutes from the March 27th meeting. Work includes building a 12,500 foot double-loop track to make terminal operations run more efficiently. Construction expected to begin sometime this month. The facility, first […]
Pilot partnership formed to support Saskatchewan agtech companies

Pilot partnership formed to support Saskatchewan agtech companies

Apr 19, 2023 | 2:32pm
The Saskatchewan Government announced a pilot partnership to further support agricultural technology development and economic growth in the province. This new collaboration between Innovation Saskatchewan, Wabash Heartland Innovation Network (WHIN), and Cultivator powered by Conexus, will establish a connection to the U.S. grain belt. The province says through WHIN’s connections, the partnership will also act […]
Ottawa and Saskatchewan make joint infrastructure investment to support 21 projects

Ottawa and Saskatchewan make joint infrastructure investment to support 21 projects

Apr 18, 2023 | 2:04pm
The Canadian and Saskatchewan governments announced a joint infrastructure investment of $42.1-million that will support 21 projects province-wide. Several rural areas will also see infrastructure improvements; they are the rural municipalities of Antler, Caledonia, Hudson Bay, Keys, Lacadena, Lumsden, Mervin, Orkney, Poplar Valley, Preeceville, Porcupine, and Torch River. Both governments say this work will improve […]
SaskPower is changing demand charge calculation for seasonal customers

SaskPower is changing demand charge calculation for seasonal customers

Apr 18, 2023 | 1:17pm
SaskPower is making billing easier for seasonal power users, such as ice rinks, campgrounds, ski hills, and some farms. Beginning May 1st this year, the time-period used to calculate the minimum demand charge will be reduced from 11 months to 6 months. Demand charges are issued to customers who use large amounts of power over […]
Incoming storm may pose challenges for calving this time of year

Incoming storm may pose challenges for calving this time of year

Apr 17, 2023 | 3:51pm
Old Man Winter isn’t quite done with Saskatchewan just yet. Earlier today, Environment Canada issued a special weather statement that has since been changed to a winter storm watch, covering the south and southeast portions of the province. The federal weather agency says a Colorado Low is expected to drop 10 to 25 cm of […]
Rail Merger is Official

Rail Merger is Official

Apr 14, 2023 | 2:26pm
The merger of Canadian Pacific Railway with Kansas City Southern Railway is now official. The fusion, under the banner of Canadian Pacific Kansas City, marks the continent’s first major railroad rail merger in more than two decades.  It combines the two smallest of North America’s seven Class 1 railroads, after the U.S. rail regulator approved the $31-billion […]
Colorado Passes Right to Repair Legislation

Colorado Passes Right to Repair Legislation

Apr 13, 2023 | 2:11pm
Colorado is the first US State to pass right-to-repair legislation for farmers. The Consumer Right to Repair Agriculture Equipment Act passed 46-14 in Colorado’s Senate late Tuesday night. Colorado Governor Jared Polis has 10 days to sign the bill into law and he is expected to do so, according to a spokesperson. Equipment makers have […]