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JA Digital Campus Launches in Saskatchewan
Students across Saskatchewan will have access to financial literacy courses through a digital campus.Now until June 30, and starting again in September, Junior Achievement (JA) in Saskatchewan and Inn...
Jun 17, 2020
Sask. cyclist first to pedal height of Mount Everest
In a province known for its flatness, a local athlete has become the first person to gain recognition for going up and down a hill.Regina triathlete Brett Vancise has become the first person in Saskat...
Jun 17, 2020
List of national parks reopening campgrounds starting next week
Parks Canada says camping will be allowed as early as Monday at 31 national parks across the country. Here is a list of parks that are opening their campgrounds:Newfoundland and Labrador:- Terra Nova ...
Jun 17, 2020
Charity steer raises over $11K for STARS
A big change made to this year's charity steer auction did not affect the end result.Over $11,000 was raised by the Prince Albert Show and Sale committee for STARS Air Ambulance.Due to the COVID-19 pa...
Jun 17, 2020
Agribition postpones 50th show until next year
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has postponed its 50th show until 2021 due to COVID-19 restrictions."This was a difficult decision to make, but the health and safety of our exhibitors, sponsors, vol...
Jun 17, 2020
Listen: New crop centre director continues wheat breeding research
A University of Saskatchewan (USask) wheat breeder has been appointed the new director of the Crop Development Centre.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Curtis Pozniak about his expanded role wit...
Jun 17, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday June 17, 2020
Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) has been cancelled for this year.CWA announced the decision was made in response to restrictions and recommendations surrounding COVID-19.President Chris Lees said th...
Jun 17, 2020
Open Barrel Racing in Melfort
June 27, 2020 look forward to Open Barrel Racing at Creekside Arena - MelfortOpen Entry Fee: $100 for 2 runs, both runs count Exhibition Entry Fee: $15/runFormat: 3D with 1 Second Split between each D...
Jun 17, 2020
Provincial budget contains support for rural communities
The Saskatchewan government unveiled the provincial budget yesterday with a deficit of $2.4 billion.The province has announced several projects designed to support an economic recovery from the impact...
Jun 16, 2020
Forty-four per cent of closed businesses in Saskatchewan might never open
Saskatchewan is above the national average of 32 per cent when it comes to business owners being uncertain about whether they will be able to reopen or not.According to the Saskatoon Chamber of Commer...
Jun 16, 2020