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Cash advances issued starting today
The Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) begins issuing new 2020 spring cash advances to Western Canadian farmers starting today.CCGA director of finance and operations Dave Gallant said, as exp...
Apr 01, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday April 1, 2020
Olymel has temporarily closed one of its pork processing plants in Quebec.Nine employees at the facility tested positive for COVID-19.The company decided to close its facility at Yamachiche, Que. for ...
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Police confirm arrest in triple-homicide case
Prince Albert Police have confirmed a lone male suspect has been arrested in connection to a triple-homicide investigation.The bodies of two adults, and a seven-year-old boy were found late Sunday aft...
Apr 01, 2020 Three bodies were discovered last Sunday at this house on MacArthur Drive. (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Fundraisers set up to help families after P.A. triple homicide
As the unsettling news of last weekend's triple-homicide continues to sink in for the community, financial support has been pouring in for the families of the victims.According to police, the bodies o...
Apr 01, 2020 A photo taken of Denis Carrier and Sandra Henry, with their grandson Bentlee. (Submitted photo/ Sherry McLennan)
Status quo on Canadian canola to China
Canadian canola seed will continue to move into China but two companies will continue to be shut out of that market.Canola Council of Canada President Jim Everson said contrary to some media reports, ...
Mar 31, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Ag minister on crop insurance, COVID-19
Saskatchewan's agriculture minister has a lot on his plate these days.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to David Marit about yesterday's announcement to extend the crop insurance deadline, COVID-19...
Mar 31, 2020 Minister of Agriculture David Marit. (submitted photo/Ministry of Agriculture)
Co-op applying to end the months-long refinery lockout
The Co-op Refinery Complex (CRC) is looking to end the lockout that began Dec. 5.It has applied to the Saskatchewan Labour Relations Board to order a final offer vote for the union members.The company...
Mar 31, 2020 (CKOM News Staff)
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday March 31, 2020
Wheat exports continue to rise amid market volatility.The SaskWheat market outlook reported exports throughout the week were roughly 317,400 metric tonnes (mt). It's still well below the 448,000 mt of...
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CFL postpones training camps in response to COVID-19 pandemic
TORONTO - The CFL postponed the start of training camps Monday due to the COVID-19 pandemic."The ongoing global pandemic and the resulting directives issued by various governments make it unsafe to pr...
Mar 30, 2020 (The Canadian Press)
Surveys to gather farmer data on COVID-19
Saskatchewan farmers are concerned about how COVID-19 will impact agricultural finances, supply chains, and access to labour this growing season. The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan...
Mar 30, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)