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Saskatchewan's justice minister says carbon case likely headed to Supreme Court
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
Celebrating agriculture in Canada
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
Provincial insect maps released
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
Cold weather stresses livestock
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
Spring runoff outlook varies across Sask.
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
Ag workshop promotes future of women in farming
Mental health, social media and disease management are among the topics to be discussed at an inaugural farming event this week in Meadow Lake.The Women in Farming workshop has been put together by th...
Feb 07, 2019
Canadian agriculture continues to wait for ratification of USMCA
The month long United States government shutdown has pushed back the introduction of legislation to implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).Canadian Global Affairs vice-president C...
Feb 06, 2019
U of S Research team believes compound found in ethanol waste could help cure Alzheimer's
Members of a research team at the University of Saskatchewan believe they can slow the progression of Alzheimers's disease with a compound found in ethanol waste.Glyceryl phosphoryl choline (GPC) help...
Feb 06, 2019
Survey says farmers welcome technology update but worry about 'sharing'
More farmers are using their tablets and phones to help better their business, but a growing number of farmers are cautious about who sees their data.This was one of the findings of a survey completed...
Feb 05, 2019
4-H members from across Saskatchewan compete for scholarships
The Prairieland Youth Leadership Conference presented $12,000 in scholarships to Saskatchewan 4-H members over the weekend.Forty-six members took part in a number of events that focused on leadership,...
Feb 05, 2019