Mark Norregaard had no rust to shake off when presenting at his third Canada-Wide Science fair thanks to his project that compared natural corrosion inhibitors on metal. The 16-year-old Balzac, Alta., native’s project won the silver medal — excellence award, which recognizes science, technology, engineering and mathematics excellence. “My study was a focus to find […] Read more
Stories by Braedyn Wozniak
Construction was being heard, now crickets
Building is finished on world’s largest cricket rearing facility and testing begins for the largely automated insect farm
About four-billion crickets will soon be moved into a new facility in London, Ont. Aspire and construction partner Ellisdon finished building the project in May and are now installing and testing the systems so they can begin commercial production in a few months. The building took 18 months to complete, with some delays from the […] Read more
B.C. 4-H member impressed at Canada-wide science fair
The Canadian Acoustical Association Award is awarded for an outstanding senior project related to acoustics, the science of sound. The award recognizes projects that help food security, sustainability or competitiveness in agriculture, fisheries or production. “For my science fair project, I wanted to test if white noise or classical music could reduce stress in newly […] Read more
Farmers markets hope to recover from pandemic
Health measures taken to stop the spread of COVID-19 were hard on farmers markets, but sector hopes the worst is over
Sick of COVID-19 restrictions, farmers market owners and vendors hope to see business return to normal this summer. “We’re really excited to open,” said Brenda Johnston, who owns the Red Market Barn near Kenosee Lake, Sask. “It’s their summer, it’s their tradition… it’s something I know most people are really looking forward to.” When the […] Read more
Unique Solution to control Wascana’s Weeds
Goats from Elbow, Sask., took a business trip to the big city at the start of June. The group that promotes the Wascana Park area around the Saskatchewan Legislature brought in nearly 100 goats for a weed management project at the end of May. Each goat is expected to graze about 10 pounds of leafy […] Read more
Collaboration seen as way to preserve native grasslands
The Canadian Wildlife Federation hopes that by meeting with like-minded groups in the United States and Mexico it can find solutions to preserving native grasslands. John Wilmshurst, the organization’s native grassland conservation manager, recently met with U.S. and Mexican organizations in Fort Collins, Colorado, to discuss possible collective efforts to conserve North American grasslands. “This […] Read more
Sales tax exemption expected to benefit Sask. farmers
Exemptions recently announced by the provincial government include windbreak panels and electric fence insulators
Recent changes to Saskatchewan’s provincial sales tax are expected to bring new exemptions for farmers and ranchers. A Saskatchewan government news release on May 20 stated that as of April 1, new PST exemptions will include the following: pre-fabricated windbreaker panels for use in the protection and handling of livestock insulators for electrified livestock fences […] Read more
Antique train prepares to hit the rails
Farmer plans to use his collection of engines and cars to offer historic scenic tours in southwestern Saskatchewan
An antique train collection is rolling into Eastend, Sask., this summer, providing historic tours between Eastend, Ravenscrag, Robstart and Shaunavon. “I just wanted to do something that would be different, maybe the word would be unique,” says Gary Southgate, a farmer from North Battleford who is taking his passion of trains to the town of […] Read more
Tick season poses a danger to both people and livestock
As winter comes to an end, tick season is just beginning for people and livestock across the Prairies. The Saskatchewan government website reminds the public to “be vigilant and monitor for ticks on themselves and their pets.” While the most common tick on the Prairies is the American dog tick, which cannot transmit Lyme disease, […] Read more
Genome Canada launches new agricultural initiative
Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems initiative expected to help strengthen climate change resilience
The Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems initiative launched May 12 as Genome Canada received a $30 million federal investment into agricultural genomic research to reduce Canada’s carbon footprint. A Genome Canada news statement said it will “fund a portfolio of interdisciplinary genomics research and innovation projects connected by cross cutting programs designed to ensure they […] Read more
