Martensville digs out from snowfall
The heavy snowfall that hit Martensville in early January kept public works crews busy over the past couple weeks. In a report to the Martensville City Council meeting Tuesday, January…
Province, feds invest $5.1M in livestock research projects
The provincial and federal governments are investing over $5 million in livestock and forage research projects. Francis Drouin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, on behalf of…
Harwood seeks re-election as SARM District 5 Director
Corman Park Reeve Judy Harwood is seeking her fourth two-year term as District 5 Director on the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) Board of Directors. Harwood has served as…
APAS adopts 26 resolutions at annual general meeting
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released a list of 26 resolutions that were approved by voting members of APAS at the 2022 General Meeting. APAS regularly holds…
Provincial program aims to shield economy from impact of federal carbon tax
The Government of Saskatchewan is honouring its commitment to protect Saskatchewan families, workers, and businesses from the harmful effects of the federally imposed carbon tax by expanding the provincial Output-Based…
Keep vents, valves clear of ice, SaskEnergy advises
Winter has been packing a punch this year, leaving many of us with snow on the roof while we listen to the rumble of our furnaces. In keeping with the…
Livestock water project application deadline extended
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have announced an extension to the Farm and Ranch Water Infrastructure Program (FRWIP) deadline for livestock producers planning to access the previously-announced temporary enhanced…
Pfizer anti-COVID pill approved
On January 17, Health Canada approved the use of Paxlovid, a new antiviral drug made by Pfizer. This is the first Health Canada-approved oral antiviral (pill) for COVID-19, recommended for…
Boxall elected APAS president
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) Board of Directors has elected Ian Boxall, APAS Representative for RM of Connaught # 457, as their new President at their general meeting…
Warman’s Josh Pillar acquired by Blades
Warman’s Josh Pillar is coming home to play for the team he grew up cheering for. The Saskatoon Blades announced on Monday, January 17, the acquisition of 2002-born forward Josh…