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The case over the carbon tax had been months, even years, in the making, and on Wednesday morning it got underway in a Regina courtroom.Day one was all about opposition to the carbon tax and support f...
Feb 13, 2019
REGINA - Sixteen interveners from across Canada are getting a say this week in Saskatchewan's legal challenge of Ottawa's federal carbon tax. Here's a look at some of the grou...
Feb 13, 2019
Today the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal began hearing arguments on the federal carbon tax. Saskatchewan government lawyer Mitch McAdam said the case is not about denying that climate change is a proble...
Feb 13, 2019
A group representing Saskatchewan farmers will present their arguments this afternoon in the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal reference case on the Federal Carbon Tax.Beyond the constitutional issues, the...
Feb 13, 2019
REGINA - Lawyers are expected to pack a Regina courtroom today to argue the constitutionality of a federally imposed carbon tax.A panel of five judges is to listen to arguments from both the Saskatche...
Feb 13, 2019
REGINA - Saskatchewan's attorney general says he has no doubt the constitutional challenge against Ottawa's imposition of carbon tax will end up in the Supreme Court of C...
Feb 12, 2019
February 12 is Agriculture Day.It's a time to share what's happening in the industry and create closer connection to consumers.Activities are being planned to bring awareness to the industry. Included...
Feb 11, 2019
As producers prepare for the 2019 growing season they will have another tool to help manage pests.The Ministry of Agriculture insect forecast maps were released for pea leaf weevil, wheat midge, grass...
Feb 08, 2019
Shelter, proper bedding and feed are crucial for livestock in the frigid temperatures.Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture livestock and feed extension specialist Leah Clark said trees can provide she...
Feb 08, 2019
It sounds strange to speak about spring when it's -50 C with the wind, but the Water Security Agency has released their first spring runoff outlook for 2019.Much of the southern portion of the provinc...
Feb 07, 2019