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3,800 surgeries postponed in Saskatchewan over COVID-19

As the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) tries to keep on its toes and ready for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases, thousands of other surgery patients are being told to wait.Part of the authority'...

Apr 23, 2020 An intravenous fluid bag at a trauma room at the Regina General Hospital's emergency department. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)

Hog sector in crisis asks for government help

Canada's hog producers are asking the federal government for an immediate payment to address a cash flow crisis.The industry is reporting losses of anywhere between $30 and $50 for each hog sold.Canad...

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Wheat commissions concerned about research projects

Wheat and barley commissions are asking Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to continue wheat and barley research activities this year.The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) and the Canadian...

Apr 23, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

U of S engineering students design innovative N95 mask

An engineering team at the University of Saskatchewan is on the front line of innovation in medical equipment to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.The group has designed a new mask with a removable filter. ...

Apr 23, 2020 Engineering student, Erik Olson, is part of the design team. (Submitted photo)

Listen: Safe burning practices during pandemic

The province is issuing a wildfire warning saying fire safety is even more important now during the pandemic.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access talks to Steve Roberts with the Saskatchewan Public Safety A...

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What should you do if you can no longer keep up with your bill payments?

The further we get into this period of uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the more concerned many Canadians become about their financial situation. Now more than ever, those who are stru...

Apr 23, 2020

Agriculture Roundup for Thursday April 23, 2020

Alberta has launched workplace safety investigations into two beef processing plants afflicted with COVID-19 outbreaks.There are probes underway at the Cargill plant near High River, Alta. and at the ...

Apr 23, 2020 (Alice McFarlane/farmnewsNOW Staff)

Listen: Financial stress on cattle producers and feedlots

As cattle prices fall to the lowest level in seven years, livestock groups continue to call on the federal government for help during this difficult time.Alice McFarlane with Ag Access has the latest ...

Donated milk products flow to food banks

Saskatchewan Dairy producers are making a major donation to food banks around the province.SaskMilk policy and research manager Joy Smith said an agreement was reached with processors to turn the raw ...

Alberta beef processing plant closes

The Cargill beef processing plant at High River, Alta. will be closed while the company deals with a COVID-19 outbreak.One Cargill worker has died from the virus and there are 484 other cases directly...