Tag Archives: Agriculture
Tax incentives making renewable energy more attractive for some
Tomorrow the Government of Canada is set to announce the new budget for the federal government.While what is in that document will have a major impact on many people, a Saskatchewan man involved in th...
Mar 18, 2019 Solar industry members says write offs make certain renewable power systems more attractive to businesses (File photo/paNOW Staff)
P.A. businessman remembers close encounter with combine
As Saskatchewan marks agricultural safety week, George Lewko is sharing his personal story in the hopes he can help educate others about the dangers that exist when working around farm machinery.Lewko...
Mar 13, 2019 (Submitted photo/ George Lewko)
Proposed cannabis production facility receives green light from R.M. of Buckland
still The wheels are in motion for a brand new cannabis production facility north of Prince Albert. The Rural Municipality (R.M.) of Buckland council gave the application its support, after adopting a...
Mar 12, 2019 R.M. of Buckland. (Charlene Tebbutt/paNOW Staff)
Local R.M.s prepare for SARM convention
The impending carbon tax has been a hot button issue across the country in recent months, and at least two reeves in the Prince Albert area are hinting they will ask questions about it at next week's ...
Mar 08, 2019 (File photo/ paNOW Staff)
RM vote opens door for special care facility outside Prince Albert
A special care facility for first responders, corrections workers, veterans, and other frontline professionals struggling with operational stress injuries, has moved one step closer to construction so...
Mar 08, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Spring runoff expected to be normal: Water Security Agency
As the mercury begins to creep up the positive side of the thermometer, it's time to consider spring runoff.The Water Security Agency (WSA) projected an average amount of runoff for the province. One ...
Mar 06, 2019 Spring runoff in Saskatchewan is expected to be normal, according to a spokesperson at the Water Security Agency. (file photo/paNOW Staff)
Money being made available for smaller communities
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) wants to get the word out about their Agri Spirit Fund. The initiative aims to help out smaller communities by providing them money to help them with capital projects.Jeff Aff...
Mar 04, 2019 Farm Credit Canada will be handing out over $1 million for community initiatives (File Photo/paNOW Staff)
Food waste the focus of Agriculture Literacy Month
The Government of Saskatchewan is hoping that more kids learn where their food originates.March has been proclaimed as Agriculture Literacy month in the Province, with the theme focusing on food waste...
Mar 04, 2019 March is Agriculture Literacy Month in the province. (File photo/ paNOW staff)
National Invasive Species Week comes to an end
Environment and conservation groups have spent the past week marking National Invasive Species Week.The occasion is observed by groups like Ducks Unlimited, which are dedicated to preserving natural h...
Mar 03, 2019 Next week will mark the end of National Invasive Species Week. (file photo/paNOW Staff) : Tyler Marr
Prince Albert hosts provincial ag. conference
The groups who help organize and run exhibitions and summer fairs in the province are swapping ideas this weekend in Prince Albert.The Saskatchewan Association of Agricultural Societies and Exhibition...
Mar 01, 2019 (Nigel Maxwell/ farmnewsNOW Staff)
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