Tag Archives: Agriculture
Canadian Wheat Research Coalition announces new executive and president
CALGARY - The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) - a collaboration between the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC), Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) and Manitoba Crop Alliance (...
Troy Gillard Nov 10, 2020
Dealing with gases in groundwater
EDMONTON, AB. — In many cases, it`s just annoyance and in others, it can be a deadly situation. Gases can occur naturally in farm and acreage water wells. The gases dissolve in the water while u...
Dori Modney with files from Alberta Agriculture Nov 10, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday November 10, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. – Saskatchewan farm groups applauded Ottawa's new plan for expanding and improving rural internet service. The $1.75 billion fund will service 98 per cent of Canadians with high s...
Alice McFarlane Nov 10, 2020
Rural residents vote for reeve and councillors
MELFORT, Sask. – Elections were held in several rural municipalities today. In the RM of Nipawin incumbent Craig Griffing defeated Shelly Smits in the Division 3 race. In Division 5 Ken Skibinsk...
Alice McFarlane Nov 09, 2020
Schmalz re-elected RM of Prince Albert Reeve
Editor's note: results are not official until 2 p.m. on Tuesday.It appears rate payers in the Rural Municipality (RM) are happy with the job Eric Schmalz has done so far.The former RCMP officer has be...
Nov 09, 2020
Honey of a deal for Alberta Beekeepers
EDMONTON, AB. — They're a group of workers who play a critical role in the success of many agricultural crops. For that reason, the Federal and Alberta government have stepped up to ensure they ...
Dori Modney Nov 09, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Monday November 9, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. – Some rural municipal ratepayers are going to the polls today to vote for RM council representatives. Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities President Ray Orb said abou...
Alice McFarlane Nov 09, 2020
Stockade Round-Up continues; 2021 Agri Visions event cancelled
LLOYDMINSTER, Sask. - The Stockade Round-Up in Lloydminster continues tomorrow with a talk by Rob O’Connor of Ag in Motion. His presentation will focus on what employment opportunities are avail...
Angela Brown Nov 06, 2020
Agriculture Roundup for Friday November 6, 2020
MELFORT, Sask. - Saputo Inc. says its net profit slipped 2.3 per cent despite a small increase in revenue in the second quarter of its fiscal year. The Montreal-based dairy processor says it earned $1...
Angie Rolheiser Nov 06, 2020
Federal consultation begins on guidelines for simulated meat
OTTAWA, ON. — It`s an industry that continues to grow in Canada but, is the plant-based food industry growing in the right direction for consumers? Certainly the numbers behind industry indicate...
Dori Modney with files from CFIA Nov 05, 2020
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