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SARM shares rural perspective and federal election priorities
The group that advocates for rural municipalities has outlined its members' needs for the next federal government. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) President Bill Huber said...
Apr 03, 2025

Tariff reprieve for agriculture
The agriculture sectors of Canada and Mexico were spared from new tariffs as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" announcement. Trump's reciprocal tariffs ranged from 10 to 50 per ce...
Apr 03, 2025

Fruit and vegetable growers brace for tariffs and urge government action
Over three days last month, Canada's greenhouse vegetable growers got a preview of what sweeping US tariffs would do to their industry, and they saw that the impact could be devastating. Canada's frui...
Apr 02, 2025

Liberal Party releases agriculture platform
The Liberal Party of Canada said it has a plan to protect farmers, ranchers, and agrifood workers and strengthen Canada's food sector in Quebec and across Canada. The Liberals will implement a suite o...
Apr 02, 2025

New US tariffs not expected to impact agriculture
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Smith says things could change, but she...
Apr 01, 2025

Strong start to the 2025 cash advance program
The first cash advances under the 2025 Advance Payments Program (APP) have been issued. APP is a federal loan program administered by the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA). It offers Canadian...
Apr 01, 2025

Inspiring students at AgTech Expo
There will be an opportunity for high school students to learn more about careers in agriculture in Yorkton, Sask. Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan (AITC-SK) is partnering with Cornerstone Cr...
Mar 31, 2025

Meat Council brings Protein PACT to Canada
The Canadian Meat Council (CMC) has created a sustainability framework for the country's meat processing sector. The goal of Protein PACT (People, Animals & Climate of Tomorrow) is to enhance sust...
Mar 28, 2025

U.S. pork group requests tariff exemption
The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) urged the Canadian government to exempt pork from any retaliatory tariffs levied on U.S. products in response to President Donald Trump's duties on Canadian ...
Mar 28, 2025
Several local communities receiving expanded 5G service
SaskTel's 5G network is expanding to several local communities. The company has announced its newly expanded 5G network is coming to nearly 100 cell sites serving rural communities in the province. "S...
Mar 27, 2025