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A wild pig's worst nightmare: Pig Brig gaining traction internationally, including Canada
Wild pigs have been an issue in Canada over the last 25 years but a simple looking trap may be part of the solution to the problem. Called the "Pig Brig", it's big net that is 20-feet in diameter, whi...
Feb 16, 2024
Pilot project being created to look at ways to improve AgriStability
A call to Alberta producers is being made to participate in a pilot program this year. Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC), an Alberta Government Crown Corporation, is looking for cow-calf producers...
Feb 16, 2024
Two Saskatchewan Ag Companies among 15 selected for AgTech Accelerator Program
Fifteen agriculture companies have been selected to participate in the AgTech Accelerator program. Of the 11 Canadian companies selected, 2 are Saskatchewan-based - ABAzyne Biosciences and PathoScan, ...
Feb 15, 2024
Fresh water the "backbone of Saskatchewan's rural economy": SARM President Ray Orb to Commons Environment Committee
The House of Commons Standing Committee on the Environment and Sustainable Development is in the middle of a study on freshwater, specifically how to protect it, how to collaborate on all levels of go...
Feb 14, 2024
New CBA Reached Between SaskPower, Unifor
SaskPower and Unifor were able to reach a new collective bargaining agreement. The new agreement was ratified by both sides on Wednesday and is retroactive to January 1st, 2023. "We are pleased that t...
Feb 14, 2024
Saskatchewan changing how it procures hotels for those on social assistance
The Saskatchewan government says it's changing how it procures hotels for those on social assistance after a motel owned by a legislature member raised rates when the province paid. Th...
Feb 14, 2024
Teachers preparing next steps as Government walks away from bargaining table.
The Saskatchewan Teacher's Federation is planning to return to job action as soon as this Friday, as government negotiators walked away from the bargaining table. The STF and Government-Trustee Bargai...
Feb 13, 2024
Small quantity of cattle marketed is strengthening feeder markets: Cattle Market Update
Less cattle were marketed in Saskatchewan last week compared to the prior week, according to the Canfax Cattle Market Update for the week ending February 9. There were 10,010 head of cattle marketed i...
Feb 13, 2024
Federal Agriculture Minister Marks Canada's Agriculture Day
Today and every day, Canada's hard-working farmers put fresh, nutritious food on our tables, and consistently deliver the very best agricultural products, all while caring for our planet. As a farmer ...
Feb 13, 2024
Sask Power Warns of Text Scam
Sask Power is out with with a warning. People have been getting what appears to be a text message from Sask Power saying they have an overdue amount. The text goes on to suggest the power will be shut...
Feb 13, 2024
