Veterinary Education
Lethbridge Polytechnic to offer new Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma
Applications are now open for Lethbridge Polytechnic's Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma, launching in the fall 2026. The foundational sciences program prepares students for advanced professional studies in veterinary medicine while also offering career pathways in the animal sciences field. Over the two-year program, s...
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'They heard us and they listened to us'
Agristability changes aim to boost Sask. livestock producers
Helping livestock producers better manage their risk is the aim of changes being made to the AgriStability program for 2026."This is something that we've been lobbying for for a number of years," Bill Huber, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, said at a news conference Monday.&q...
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Veterinary Education
Lethbridge Polytechnic to offer new Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma
Applications are now open for Lethbridge Polytechnic's Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma, launching in the fall 2026. The foundational sciences program prepares students for advanced professional studies in veterinary medicine while also offering career pathways in the animal sciences field. Over the two-year program, s...
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2025 FCC Farmland Values Report
Prairie farmland continues to be a valuable commodity
Agricultural land prices in the country continued to climb last year, but the increase was more pronounced in some regions than others. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said Canadian farmland prices rose an average of 9.3 per cent in 2025, on par with the previous year. The biggest bumps were in the Prairie provinces, while g...
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Canada's Farm Show 2026
Concaves get attention at a farm show in Regina
Bushel Plus X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves took home some hardware from Canada's Farm Show in Regina, Sask. last week. Bushel Pulse Ltd, a manufacturer of harvest solutions, won the New Technology Innovation Award. The award is presented by the show's Innovator Recognition Program, highlighting technologies that advance a...
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Rising prices
FCC to support producers as fertilizer market uncertainty grows
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is expanding an existing program to help agribusinesses, farm operators and food processors. FCC president and CEO Justine Hendricks said the conflict in the Middle East heightens concerns about the rising cost of fertilizer costs and energy. "When global tensions rise, producers are ofte...
Mar 20, 2026
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Next generation
Brother and sister named 2026 Saskatchewan's Outstanding Young Farmers
Siblings with a family farm near Osage are going to represent Saskatchewan at the National Outstanding Young Farmers event this fall. Jordan Lynch and Chansi Bourke are part of the Lynch Farm Partnership in the southeast corner of the province. "We're all super stoked," Jordan said following the announcement...
Mar 20, 2026
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Keeping calm and fighting on
Lacombe mayor taking optimistic approach during fight to save research centre
The task force fighting to save the Lacombe Research and Development Centre, and with it over 100 local jobs, offered an update this week on their efforts to force a review.This story has been covered extensively by rdnewsNOW since news broke in January.--Podcast: Lacombe area mayors confront Ottawa on future of resear...
Mar 20, 2026
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2025 FCC Farmland Values Report
Prairie farmland continues to be a valuable commodity
Agricultural land prices in the country continued to climb last year, but the increase was more pronounced in some regions than others. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said Canadian farmland prices rose an average of 9.3 per cent in 2025, on par with the previous year. The biggest bumps were in the Prairie provinces, while g...
3h ago
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Canada's Farm Show 2026
Concaves get attention at a farm show in Regina
Bushel Plus X9 Split Frame MAD Concaves took home some hardware from Canada's Farm Show in Regina, Sask. last week. Bushel Pulse Ltd, a manufacturer of harvest solutions, won the New Technology Innovation Award. The award is presented by the show's Innovator Recognition Program, highlighting technologies that advance a...
19h ago
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Rising prices
FCC to support producers as fertilizer market uncertainty grows
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is expanding an existing program to help agribusinesses, farm operators and food processors. FCC president and CEO Justine Hendricks said the conflict in the Middle East heightens concerns about the rising cost of fertilizer costs and energy. "When global tensions rise, producers are ofte...
Mar 20, 2026
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Next generation
Brother and sister named 2026 Saskatchewan's Outstanding Young Farmers
Siblings with a family farm near Osage are going to represent Saskatchewan at the National Outstanding Young Farmers event this fall. Jordan Lynch and Chansi Bourke are part of the Lynch Farm Partnership in the southeast corner of the province. "We're all super stoked," Jordan said following the announcement...
Mar 20, 2026
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Livestock
Veterinary Education
Lethbridge Polytechnic to offer new Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma
Applications are now open for Lethbridge Polytechnic's Pre-Veterinary Medicine diploma, launching in the fall 2026. The foundational sciences program prepares students for advanced professional studies in veterinary medicine while also offering career pathways in the animal sciences field. Over the two-year program, s...
1h ago
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2025 FCC Farmland Values Report
Prairie farmland continues to be a valuable commodity
Agricultural land prices in the country continued to climb last year, but the increase was more pronounced in some regions than others. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said Canadian farmland prices rose an average of 9.3 per cent in 2025, on par with the previous year. The biggest bumps were in the Prairie provinces, while g...
3h ago
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Rising prices
FCC to support producers as fertilizer market uncertainty grows
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) is expanding an existing program to help agribusinesses, farm operators and food processors. FCC president and CEO Justine Hendricks said the conflict in the Middle East heightens concerns about the rising cost of fertilizer costs and energy. "When global tensions rise, producers are ofte...
Mar 20, 2026
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Next generation
Brother and sister named 2026 Saskatchewan's Outstanding Young Farmers
Siblings with a family farm near Osage are going to represent Saskatchewan at the National Outstanding Young Farmers event this fall. Jordan Lynch and Chansi Bourke are part of the Lynch Farm Partnership in the southeast corner of the province. "We're all super stoked," Jordan said following the announcement...
Mar 20, 2026
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Keeping calm and fighting on
Lacombe mayor taking optimistic approach during fight to save research centre
The task force fighting to save the Lacombe Research and Development Centre, and with it over 100 local jobs, offered an update this week on their efforts to force a review.This story has been covered extensively by rdnewsNOW since news broke in January.--Podcast: Lacombe area mayors confront Ottawa on future of resear...
Mar 20, 2026
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2026-27 Saskatchewan Budget
Saskatchewan government to increase ag spending
The Saskatchewan Budget was introduced yesterday, and there will be an increase in agriculture spending. The investment in the agriculture minisitry for 2026-27 is a $660.8 million, which is a jump of $37.4 million over last year. This included $89.4 million to support programs in the agri-food sector, and another $524...
Mar 19, 2026
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Markets
Trade
China suspends some canola, seafood tariffs on Canada after Carney visit
China's government says it will suspend some tariffs on Canadian agricultural goods following a recent visit by Prime Minister Mark Carney.The country's finance ministry says 100 per cent tariffs on canola meal and peas, and a 25 per cent levy on lobsters and crabs, will not be imposed.A statement says the announcement...
Feb 27, 2026
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Strengthening northern trade
Additional investment being made at the Port of Churchill
Federal and Provincial Governments will provide $262.5 million for improvements to a northern port. The federal government will contribute $180 million, with the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba providing the remaining funding. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is encouraged by the major...
Feb 25, 2026
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U.S. tariffs
Trump says 10 per cent global tariff coming after Supreme Court ruling
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday he will sign an executive order imposing a 10 per cent global tariff - and lashed out at Supreme Court justices hours after America's top court struck down his use of an emergency legal tool to realign global trade."Their decision is incorrect," Trump said. "But it...
Feb 20, 2026
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Spring 2026 Early Buy Program
Purchase your spring farm fuel now, and don't pay until June 2026. This program offers flexible fuel delivery timing, deferred billing options aligned with regional seeding schedules, and the added benefit of earning equity and cash back through Lake Country Co-op. Avoid the seasonal price increases by securing your ra...
Mar 09, 2026
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Excite Lethbridge
Cultivating Community: How Excite Lethbridge Is Growing Agriculture in Southern Alberta
In a region where fertile fields and steadfast producers define both landscape and livelihood, agriculture isn't just an industry, it's culture, history, and community. At the heart of this vibrant ecosystem, Excite Lethbridge has emerged as a pivotal force, championing gatherings and experiences that celebrate, educat...
Feb 13, 2026
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An ‘attitude of gratitude'
Redhead Equipment Tees Off in Heavy Hitter Charity Classic to Support Families in Saskatchewan
Regina, SK - To celebrate their 75th anniversary, Redhead Equipment was looking for a special way to celebrate this major milestone while also having an 'attitude of gratitude.' On Monday, June 12 they held their first, annual Heavy Hitter Charity Classic at Wascana Country Club in support of Ronald McDonald House Char...
Jul 12, 2023
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