Category Archives: News
Farm Groups hope railways and workers can reach a deal before a possible strike occurs
Two farm groups are calling on the federal government, CPKC and CN Rail, and the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC) that represents workers at both railways, to do whatever it takes to prevent a ...
Jul 30, 2024
Two grain companies have grain dealer licence revoked by Canadian Grain Commission
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) has been cracking down on grain companies not paying farmers for their delivery. Back on March 25, the CGC removed the grain dealer licence and a primary elevator l...
Jul 30, 2024
A "Day of Caring" Set for the victims of the wildfires in and around Jasper.
The devastation in Jasper and the surrounding area is incredible. An area that thrives on tourism, especially in the summer is now faced with the long prospect of recovery, and rebuilding. On Wednesda...
Jul 29, 2024
New Crop Year Price Predictions
The new crop year begins this Thursday, August 1. The 2024-25 crop year is expected to see significant price declines for most crops. In fact, wheat and flax are the only crops where prices are foreca...
Jul 29, 2024
Crops are feeling the heat, but still in good to fair condition
Another week of heat and little rainfall is causing crop conditions to decline, but producers say they are still better compared to recent growing seasons. But if the heat persists, crops will continu...
Jul 25, 2024
Ag in Motion: new benchmark for exhibitors, more international guests visiting
The tenth edition of Ag in Motion is in the books, and numbers provided by organizers suggest it continues to grow. Exhibitors hit an all-time high of 607 at the three-day show near Langham and attend...
Jul 25, 2024
Interest Rate Decrease shows Bank of Canada is focused on a soft landing for the economy: Adam Pukalo
A Future Commodity Advisor with Ventum Financial says the Bank of Canada's decision to drop its benchmark interest rate shows the Central Bank maybe convinced that price pressures are under control, a...
Jul 24, 2024
Research project aims to "close carbon loop" with copper
McGill University researchers, with help from the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan, discovered a new way to turn carbon dioxide (CO2) into methane and continuously use it as an ...
Jul 23, 2024
Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats make a fresh push for Biden to reconsider 2024 race
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Barack Obama has privately expressed concerns to Democrats about President Joe Biden's candidacy, and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi privately warned Biden that Democr...
Jul 18, 2024
All Clear Given After Incident at Two Saskatoon Hospitals
The "all clear" has been given after a reported bomb threat at Royal University Hospital, and the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital in Saskatoon. A "Code Black" was initiated after a threat was receive...
Jul 17, 2024