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Agriculture Roundup for Wednesday January 15, 2020

Saskatchewan's minister of agriculture announced $11 million in funding for crop research this year.David Marit said the funds will support 47 projects with 30 of those going to the University of Sask...

Jan 15, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Health authority introduces Indigenous pathways program

People getting services from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will now be able to request traditional Indigenous services from the authority as well.On Tuesday afternoon, the traditional pathwa...

Jan 14, 2020 Gabe Lafond (left), executive director of the Saskatchewan Health Authority's First Nations and Metis health, and Dr. Susan Shaw (right), chief medical officer with the health authority, at the Grey Wolf Lodge introduction on Jan. 14, 2020. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)

Conflict of interest commissioner investigating GTH lease deal

With questions swirling around the Global Transportation Hub once again, Saskatchewan's conflict of interest commissioner has launched an investigation.Ron Barclay is looking into a lease deal for off...

Jan 14, 2020 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)

Provincial government announces $11 million in ag research grants

The Saskatchewan government has announced $11 million in research grants for agriculture.The money will go to 47 different projects that deal with different farming issues.David Marit, the province's ...

Jan 14, 2020 (file photo/CKOM News Staff)

More clubroot found in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan clubroot map and survey have show more cases of the disease appeared in the province last year.A total of 51 fields have confirmed cases of clubroot while the clubroot pathogen was de...

Jan 14, 2020 (Twitter/@MBGovAg)

Wheat coalition commits funds to crop centre

The Canadian Wheat Research Council will provide $9.6 million to the Crop Development Centre for the creation of spring wheat cultivars.Coalition President and SaskWheat General Manager Harvey Brooks ...

Jan 14, 2020 SaskWheat General Manager Harvey Brooks (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday January 14, 2020

A new map showing confirmed cases of clubroot has been released.The Clubroot Distribution Map outlines the rural municipalities where clubroot has been identified.A total of 51 commercial canola field...

Jan 14, 2020 (Twitter/@AlbertaAg)

Queen agrees to let Harry, Meghan move part-time to Canada

SANDRINGHAM, England (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II agreed Monday to grant Prince Harry and and his wife Meghan their wish for a more independent life, allowing them to move part-time to Canada while remai...

Jan 13, 2020

Saskatoon’s Tanner Zipchen let go as Cineplex pre-show host

A familiar face will no longer be greeting moviegoers across Canada.Saskatoon-born Tanner Zipchen announced on social media Monday that he was let go by Cineplex as the company's national pre-show hos...

Jan 13, 2020 Tanner Zipchen (centre) is pictured with Frozen 2 stars Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel at the premier of the film. (Tanner Zipchen/Facebook)

Farmers discuss the future at Crop Production Week

Crop Production Show at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon has officially opened. The week also includes meetings and information sessions throughout the city.We wondered what the general mood is in the fa...