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Meadow Lake-area farm placed under quarantine
A fatal disease affecting horses has been discovered on a farm in the Meadow Lake area. A total of five horses have tested positive for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA). An investigation by the Canadian...
Feb 28, 2019 THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh : Jeff McIntosh
Focus on distracted drivers in March
The traffic safety spotlight in March is on distracted driving.SGI said in a news release that 87 people lost their vehicle for a week because of cell phone tickets last year, the most SGI has seen si...
Feb 28, 2019 SGI is highlighting the dangers of distracted driving. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW)
New drone regulations welcomed by Ag. sector
New regulations imposed by Transport Canada have created a buzz within Saskatchewan's agriculture sector.The regulations surrounding drone use, will essentially make it easier for farmers to get a lic...
Feb 27, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Chicken nuggets recalled over possible salmonella risk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a food recall for Compliments brand uncooked chicken nuggets.The CFIA issued the recall Wednesday, saying the chicken nuggets could be contaminated with ...
Feb 27, 2019 A food recall has been issued for Compliments brand chicken nuggets. (Canadian Food Inspection Agency)
Though slow, sellers say long-term Sask. cannabis sales model preferred
One cannabis store owner in Saskatchewan believes low supply in the months following legalization could be one reason the province's cannabis sales are much lower than in other Canadian jurisdictions....
Feb 27, 2019 Legal cannabis sales are lagging behind in Saskatchewan when compared to other parts of the country. (file photo/CKOM News Staff) : Tyler Marr
Area workshops looking to help local producers in agricultural sector
Local producers will have the opportunity to network, and learn new information on the industry in two separate workshops coming to the Battlefords and area. The Regional Agriculture Update will featu...
Feb 26, 2019 A workshop for the beef industry is coming to North Battleford on March 20 (file photo/farmnewsNOW) : Brady Lang
Crop insurance coverage levels, premiums increasing
Details have been released on the 2019 Crop Insurance program in Saskatchewan.Crop insurance levels are increasing to a record $230 per acre, up from $216 per acre in 2018.Agriculture Minister David M...
Feb 26, 2019 (file photo/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Producers face new transport regulations
Proposed changes to the laws governing how livestock are transported in Canada, are receiving some mixed reviews from groups representing Saskatchewan producers.The changes released last week by the C...
Feb 25, 2019 (submitted photo/Tim Oleksyn)
Prairies can expect wild swings as spring arrives: The Weather Network
While most Canadians can expect an abrupt flip to spring in March, according to The Weather Network, the Prairies are not yet out of the woods. "It looks like a furious finish to winter east of the Ro...
Feb 25, 2019 Geese walk on a frozen pond of water. The prairies are foretasted to have a wild swing into spring. (file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr
Case involving death of Prince Albert man moves to preliminary hearing
Three days have been set aside this week for a preliminary hearing involving a Prince Albert man, charged in the shooting death of another hunter...Austyn Adamko has been charged with four offences in...
Feb 25, 2019 Jordan Darchuk was shot and killed in September of 2017. (File photo/ paNOW Staff)