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Union says delaying farmers is not what picketing is about
Unifor says it's unlikely any farmers are being unduly delayed as they access Co-op fuel stations that are currently being picketed by members.Negotiating chair for local 594, Nathan Kraemer, was resp...
May 28, 2020
Cash Exodus: COVID-19 pandemic could accelerate shift to cashless, experts say
Some businesses reopening with pandemic protocols in place have said they won't accept cash for the time being, potentially accelerating what the Bank of Canada describes as a decade-long shift away f...
May 28, 2020
Producers want more understanding and support of entire food supply chain
Ranching families shared their concerns about the future of the industry during a conference call sponsored by the Canadian Cattlemen's Association.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access said the young produc...
May 28, 2020
Family of man who died at Wascana Lake says he begged for help at hospital
The family of Samwel Uko is speaking out with a message that the 20-year-old football player begged for help at hospital hours before taking his own life at Wascana Lake in Regina last week."I need pe...
May 28, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Thursday May 28, 2020
The provincial government will be putting $8.3 million into water management projects. Rural municipalities, conservation and development area authorities and watershed associations will get $600,000 ...
May 28, 2020
Slowing spread of COVID-19 could also lessen the flu this fall
Efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus is helping slow the movement of influenza among both people and animals.The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has completed a summary of season...
May 27, 2020
Research to focus on efficient use of herbicides
University of Regina researchers are looking for ways to help farmers reduce their environmental impact and improve economic returns. Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to research lead Abdul Bais a...
May 27, 2020
Province announces capital projects for post-secondary schools
Three of Saskatchewan's post-secondary institutions are getting upgrades through construction projects.The Government of Saskatchewan announced Wednesday the projects will occur at the University of R...
May 27, 2020
Saskatchewan looking to appoint its own chief firearms officer
Saskatchewan has started the process of finding its own chief firearms officer (CFO).In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government announced it was beginning a search for a new CFO, who hist...
May 27, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday May 27, 2020
Rain slowed seeding progress yesterday for many farmers.Environment Canada reported 5.2 millimetres at Melfort and 7.5 millimetres at the Nipawin airport.The Prince Albert area received 9.3 millimetre...
May 27, 2020