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MP Erin Weir reveals he won’t be running in next election
Erin Weir, who has represented the constituency of Regina-Lewvan for the NDP since 2015, announced Tuesday he won't be running in the 2019 federal election.Weir was expelled from the NDP caucus in May...
May 21, 2019 (Submitted photo/CJME News)
Wheat Growers applaud removal of tariffs.
The Western Canadian Wheat Growers (WCWG) are pleased that the Canadian and American governments have reached an agreement to remove the tariffs on steel and aluminum.WCWG chair Jim Wickett said it is...
May 21, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Province: Wildlife belong in the wild
Spring can be an exciting time for nature enthusiasts with young animals like fawns, ducklings and rabbits appearing. However, the provincial government wants to remind the public to leave wildlife al...
May 19, 2019 The Government of Saskatchewan wants people to remember to leave wildlife in the wild. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Farmers' Market kicks off
The Prince Albert Farmers' Market is up and running for another season.Just over ten vendors were set up in the parking lot of City Hall on Saturday morning, offering items ranging from produce to fur...
May 18, 2019 The Prince Albert Farmers' Market sells produce and crafts from local vendors in the surrounding areas.(Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)
Farmers show interest in support programs
Recent trade disputes have more farmers expressing interest in a business risk management program.AgriStability Executive Director Warren Ames said the enrollment deadline for AgriStability was recent...
May 17, 2019 (file photo/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Bee bandits strike Saskatchewan farm
The equivalent of a semi-load of honey was stolen from a farm in northeast saskatchewan, according to the beekeeper who runs the operation.Derek Moyen farms north of Zenon Park and said losing 148 bee...
May 17, 2019 (File photo/ farmnewsNOW Staff)
Moose Jaw farmer sues Bayer, Monsanto claiming Roundup caused his cancer
A Saskatchewan farmer has launched a class action lawsuit against two agribusiness companies alleging Roundup gave him cancer.In a statement of claim, 62-year-old Garry Gadd from the Moose Jaw area is...
May 17, 2019 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)
Industry discusses strategies to stop pig virus
Canada is ready to go to battle to prevent African Swine Fever (ASF) from entering the country.The House of Commons agriculture committee met this morning to discuss ASF and strategies to keep it out ...
May 16, 2019 (file photo/CKOM Staff)
Farmers score big gains in the fields
Despite a slow start, the 2019 provincial crop is now taking shape thanks in part to some cooperation from Mother Nature this past week.According to this week's crop report, 38 per cent of the 2019 pr...
May 16, 2019 R.M. of Blucher. (NIgel Maxwell/ farmnewsNOW Staff)
Agriculture scholarships awarded
Four Saskatchewan students were given scholarships to pursue agriculture-related post-secondary education.Caylee Dorval of Glaslyn received $4,000 toward her studies as the winner of the 2019 Agricult...
May 15, 2019 Caylee Dorval. (submitted photo/Ministry of Agriculture)