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MLA Cockrill discusses province's support for value-added agriculture

REGINA, Sask. - Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill discussed the province's support for the agriculture industry and value-added initiatives in the new budget during his presentation at the Saskatchewan ...

Apr 30, 2021

Province offering support for rural veterinary services

NORTH BATTLEFORD - There will be more opportunities to increase the number of veterinary services for large animals and farm animals in rural Saskatchewan with some new incentives recently announced b...

Apr 28, 2021

Viterra planning canola crush facility in Regina

REGINA, Sask. - Grain-handling giant Viterra has announced it plans to build a canola crushing facility in Regina, one the company promises to be the "world's largest integrated canola crush facility....

Apr 26, 2021

Emissions Reductions Alberta's Food, Farming and Forestry Challenge grants to be given out Tuesday

GRANDE PRAIRIE, Alta. - The Alberta Government is awarding grants to fund 17 project under Emissions Reductions Alberta's Food, Farming and Forestry Challenge.The grants, totaling $33-million, will go...

Apr 19, 2021

Grow Hope Saskatchewan helps feed hungry around the world

NORTH BATTLEFORD - The Grow Hope Saskatchewan program is underway for this year, offering residents across the province an opportunity to help feed the hungry in underdeveloped nations.Through the ini...

Apr 15, 2021

Residents reminded to stay clear of water bodies during ice break up

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Residents in the Battlefords area are being asked to avoid coming too close to water bodies during ice break up.North Battleford fire chief Lindsay Holm recently assessed the...

Apr 08, 2021

People asked not to prune elm trees to prevent Dutch elm disease

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Residents across Saskatchewan are asked not to prune their elm trees starting April 1 in an effort to prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED) in the province. They can ...

Apr 01, 2021

Equine Assisted Learning program offered to Mosquito School youth

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - Mosquito School youth had an opportunity to learn more about caring for animals and themselves at the same time through an Equine Assisted Learning program offered this week....

Mar 26, 2021

North Battleford looks to stop river bank erosion to protect its well field

NORTH BATTLEFORD, SASK. - The City of North Battleford is looking at ways to address a problem with the erosion of the North Saskatchewan River's shoreline bank. The city's planning committee is conce...

Mar 22, 2021

Battlefords Ag Society still hoping to hold fair this year if restrictions lift

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. - While the Battlefords Agricultural Society has had to cancel the Agri-Mex Farm, Trade and Home Show again this spring due to the pandemic, it is still hopeful to have some ev...

Mar 12, 2021