saskatchewan

Smart phones, radios and TV’s will be chirping this afternoon, as the government performs a test on the SaskAlert System At 1:55 this afternoon the test alert will be sent out. “SaskAlert is tested twice a year to strengthen public safety in times of an emergency or disaster,” SPSA President and Fire Commissioner Marlo Pritchard […]

The federal tories are putting pressure on the Trudeau government to stop imposing its will on the senate. Bill C-234 is only one step from crossing the finish line, but managed to get tripped up during third and final reading last Thursday. The bill is now gaining national attention, and that’s because timing is everything. This […]

Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is using A-I technology to inspire and encourage youth to consider a career in the agriculture and agri-food industry. They launched a campaign called “I Am Ag” last week as part of Career Month in Canada. Executive Director Mathieu Rouleau says the interactive AI tool is available online at Iamag.ca. He […]

The fix is in.  That was a comment from Senator David Wells, following a raucous session in the senate on Thursday afternoon.  During 3rd reading of bill 234, an amendment was put forward by independent senator Lucie Moncion that had to do with the length of the sunset clause.  It was like an amendment introduced in […]

Ag in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has a new Executive Director. Mathieu Rouleau grew up on a dairy, cash crop, and maple syrup farm in southwestern Quebec, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Business and Agronomy from McGill University. He worked as an agronomist in Quebec as well as in the finance industry, […]

Canadian wheat exports were strong in shipping week 13. According to the latest SaskWheat Market Outlook, 526.3-thousand metric tons (mt) of wheat was exported to bring the season total to 5.1-million metric tons, up 11 percent from last year. Michael Wilton with Mercantile Consulting Venture in Winnipeg says the fall program for exports usually peaks in October before […]

Bill C-234 is one step closer to becoming law. During a full senate session on Tuesday afternoon, efforts to tack on amendments to the bill failed by a margin of 42-28. Those senators that pushed to have the bill remain in its original form broke into applause following the vote. Senator David Wells, who initially […]

As the temperatures are trending down and snow is arriving, the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is reminding folks to ensure ice is thick enough to walk, drive, or have a snowmobile on. The WSA says ice thickness can be unpredictable, not freeze in a uniform manner, and the strength can vary from one place to […]

Plenty of support programs are available to grain and livestock producers, but it can hard to keep track of all of them. That’s where the Lower Souris Watershed Committee comes in; they’re organizing a pair of meetings in Redvers and Whitewood this week to show support programs that producers may find helpful. “We have a […]

Prices for feeder steers in Saskatchewan were mostly up, while prices for feeder heifers were mixed, according to the latest Cattle Market Update issued by Canfax for the week ending November 3. The only price decline for steers was in the 700-800lb category at $1.66 per hundred weight (per cwt) week-over-week. Prices for steers ranged from $494.20 in […]