Category Archives: News
SARM President Ray Orb stepping down, William Huber to take over on an interim basis
There will be a change in leadership at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM). SARM confirmed that Ray Orb will step down as President Thursday, and William "Bill" Huber, who is ...
Aug 13, 2024
Newly-formed SaskOilseeds needs nominations to fill in open spots on the Board of Directors
The newly formed Saskatchewan Oilseeds Development Commission (SaskOilseeds) is looking for nominations for four open spots on the Board of Directors. SaskOilseeds is the byproduct of an amalgamation ...
Aug 13, 2024
Rail companies start to halt certain shipments as lockout threat looms
The country's two main railways are starting to block shipments ahead of a possible strike or lockout next week. Canadian National Railway Co. says in an internal memo obtained by The Canadian Press t...
Aug 13, 2024
Applications open for APAS Young Leaders program
REGINA - Applications are open until Aug. 31 for the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan's (APAS) Young Leaders program. The APAS Young Leaders program offers Saskatchewan producers age...
Aug 11, 2024
15 Wing holds ceremony to welcome new chief warrant officer
MOOSE JAW - Air force officer Micheline Bertrand has been in Moose Jaw for a short while and, based on a volunteer opportunity, believes working here over the next three years will be a great experien...
Aug 11, 2024
Sense of "urgency" needed for railways, union to make a deal before potential strike date of Aug. 22
Farm groups continue to urge the railways and the union representing its workers to reach an agreement as soon as possible. This comes after the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) made its rulin...
Aug 09, 2024
Grain freight rates increase again
If you ask grain farmers about their biggest input costs, they are likely to talk about equipment purchases, fertilizer prices or the cost of various crop protection products. One huge cost, grain fre...
Aug 09, 2024
Rail strike possible as of Aug. 22 after labour board rules services non-essential
The country's labour tribunal says services provided by rail employees do not amount to essential work, opening the gate to a full-fledged strike in less than two weeks. In a pair of rulings Friday, t...
Aug 09, 2024
Saskatchewan Party name candidate in Kelvington-Wadena for Provincial Election
Chris Beaudry will represent the Saskatchewan Party in Kelvington-Wadena in this fall's election, securing the nomination last night in Wadena. A former Humboldt Broncos coach, Beaudry has dedicated h...
Aug 09, 2024
Ag groups say possible railway strike comes at a bad time, hurts Canada's reputation as a reliable supplier
Two agricultural groups say the uncertainty around a possible a strike of workers from CPKC and CN Rail is negatively affecting Canada's reputation as a reliable exporter, and if workers walk off the ...
Aug 08, 2024
