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MELFORT, Sask. - The United States president-elect is facing a significant urban and rural divide.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Mary Kay Thatcher with Syngenta about the first days of a Bide...

MELFORT, Sask. - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe named his new cabinet following last month's election.David Marit has been sworn in once again as minister of agriculture and minister responsible for S...

CALGARY - The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) - a collaboration between the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and Manitoba Crop Alliance (...

EDMONTON, AB. -- In many cases, it`s just annoyance and in others, it can be a deadly situation. Gases can occur naturally in farm and acreage water wells. The gases dissolve in the water while under ...

MELFORT, Sask. - Saskatchewan farm groups applauded Ottawa's new plan for expanding and improving rural internet service.The $1.75 billion fund will service 98 per cent of Canadians with high speed br...

MELFORT, Sask. - Elections were held in several rural municipalities today.In the RM of Nipawin incumbent Craig Griffing defeated Shelly Smits in the Division 3 race. In Division 5 Ken Skibinski beat ...

EDMONTON, AB. -- They're a group of workers who play a critical role in the success of many agricultural crops. For that reason, the Federal and Alberta government have stepped up to ensure they get t...

MELFORT, Sask. - Some rural municipal ratepayers are going to the polls today to vote for RM council representatives.Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President Ray Orb said about 78 pe...

LLOYDMINSTER, Sask. - The Stockade Round-Up in Lloydminster continues tomorrow with a talk by Rob O'Connor of Ag in Motion.His presentation will focus on what employment opportunities are available in...

MELFORT, Sask. - Saputo Inc. says its net profit slipped 2.3 per cent despite a small increase in revenue in the second quarter of its fiscal year.The Montreal-based dairy processor says it earned $17...