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Declining income-rising debt on farms in 2019
A Statistics Canada report says net farm income decreased in 2019 but there is some light at the end of 2020.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to JP Gervais with Farm Credit Canada about the inform...
May 29, 2020
Outdoor tennis and pickle ball courts set to re-open across the province
Another set of individual outdoor sports are set to return to the province as the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan continues to roll out.The Government of Saskatchewan has given municipalities in the provinc...
May 29, 2020
How working from home can help you pay down debt
Are you one of the millions of Canadians who have adapted to working from home in the last few months? Change in your work routine can be difficult. When you add concerns about family, health and pers...
May 29, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Friday May 29, 2020
The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) wants samples of spring harvested canola and flax.CGC oilseeds manager Veronique Barthet said it will be part of a research project. CGC will analyze the crops and ...
May 29, 2020
Prevention of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) during the COVID-19 pandemic
The Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network and the Centre of Excellence for Women's Health are committed to supporting Canadians, our stakeholders, and public health efforts by provid...
May 29, 2020
Farmers move a step closer to finishing seeding
Good weather has helped Saskatchewan farmers make good progress when it comes to getting the crops in. The Ministry of Agriculture crop report for the week of May 19 said seeding is 80 per cent comple...
May 28, 2020
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