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Agriculture Roundup for Monday October 21, 2019

The Canadian Grain Commission has released early results from its Harvest Sample Program.Saskatchewan samples are showing below average quality with reports of sprouting and bleaching. Wheat is gradin...

Oct 21, 2019 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Crowns, Unifor reach tentative agreement to end strike

Six Saskatchewan Crown corporations have reached a tentative agreement with Unifor to end a 17-day strike, the Crown Investments Corporation (CIC) announced Sunday afternoon.The Crown corporations - S...

Oct 20, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Province turns down Unifor’s offer to go to arbitration, end strike

The union representing striking employees at Saskatchewan's Crown corporations has proposed arbitration to end the impasse, but the province has turned it down.During a hastily arranged media conferen...

Oct 19, 2019 Unifor national president Jerry Dias discusses the state of negotiations with the Government of Saskatchewan on Oct. 18, 2019. (Jessie Anton/980 CJME)

City recovers more money lost in fraud scheme

The City of Saskatoon has recovered more money that it lost to a fraud scheme in August.Just over two-thirds of the $1.04 million lost has been recovered, bringing the total dollar amount recovered so...

Oct 18, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Porcupine Plain farm project supports youth

A special farm project is having a major impact on a local community.Youth in Motion was started to benefit the kids in the Porcupine Plain and area.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to board membe...

Oct 18, 2019 (Submitted/Estelle Leichert)

Agriculture Roundup for Friday October 18, 2019

Fertilizer Canada is calling on all political parties to recognize the agriculture industry for its proactive efforts in the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.President and CEO Garth Whyte said th...

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Taxi back on the road after fatal collision involving pedestrian

A taxi involved in a fatal collision with a pedestrian in La Ronge last month is back on the road. Family Taxi owner Violet Werchola confirmed to larongeNOW the vehicle is once again picking up fares ...

Oct 18, 2019 This GMC Yukon is back on the road after a fatal incident last month. (Submitted photo)

Listen: Vet Tech plays crucial role in animal health

This is Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) Week in Saskatchewan.RVT Breanne Barber tells Alice McFarlane with Ag Access how technicians work alongside veterinarians to provide the best care for an...

Canola farmers trying to make do without China exports

Saskatchewan canola farmers are working hard to replace Chinese business.China started blocking Canadian exports of the product this spring.Lane Stockbrugger, the chair of SaskCanola, said it does wor...

Oct 17, 2019 Canola field. (file photo/CKOM News Staff)

Ag sector apathetic heading into election

The agriculture sector hasn't had a lot of attention in this election campaign.Agriculture Producers Association of Saskatchewan President Todd Lewis said there hasn't been a lot of conversation on im...