Author Archives: Teena Monteleone
Delayed thaw both good and bad for crops
In regards to this year's crops, there are two arguments when it comes to the recent slow thaw. The first is warming up slowly it is a good thing because it reduces the risk of heavy flooding. The oth...
Mar 29, 2011
Canadian Wheat Board increases initial payments for 2010-11 crop year
By Samantha Maciag Posted March 28, 2011 – 9:16pm The Canadian Wheat Board has announced an adjustment payment on initial payments for farmers that will come in April for some kinds of wheat, du...
Mar 29, 2011
Mexico and canaryseed
The Mexican market continues to frustrate Canadian canaryseed exporters. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has been decreasing the allowable number of weed seeds in Canadian canaryseed exports, but ...
Mar 29, 2011
Hurdles to Regina Transit providing service to Global Transportation Hub
The Global Transportation Hub (GTH) is a major economic engine for Regina and the province, provided people can get there to work their shifts. At Monday night's meeting, city council received a repor...
Mar 29, 2011
Community members talk federal election issues
MP candidates for the Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River and Prince Albert ridings are putting out signs, making Facebook pages and talking to constituents. As the candidates prepare to do battle, pa...
Mar 29, 2011
Stephen Harper to stop in Saskatchewan
Two federal party leaders are making stops in Saskatchewan just days after the election was announced, and one University of Saskatchewan political studies professor says it's definitely a smart ...
Mar 29, 2011
Muskoday holds election
Muskoday Band members have elected a new chief and council. Austin Bear remains Chief of the First Nation, while three incumbents retained their seats on the five person council. Bear beat out Everett...
Mar 29, 2011
Police officer surprised by award
A Prince Albert police officer is getting a pat on the back. Sgt. Gwen Kennedy will receive an Excellence in Policing Services Award from the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police. "There are a...
Mar 29, 2011
Terry Fox Award given for a never-ending smile
The 2011 Prince Albert Terry Fox Award was presented to young man known for his love of cars, his sense of humour and his warm smile. Catlin Anderson, a 16-year-old St. Michael Community School Studen...
Mar 29, 2011
Council stalls on tax raise
Council voted down a proposed tax increase that included a minimum tax, but in the end did not make a final decision on any tax increase. Council was set to vote on the city's 2011 budget and the acco...
Mar 29, 2011
