A Saskatchewan cider manufacturer hopes its unique new labelling campaign will help to raise awareness about the plight of at-risk wildlife species on the Prairies. Sentinel Bottleworks based at Rosthern, Sask., recently unveiled a new set of product labels on its bottled alcohol products, which include ciders made from Saskatchewan-grown apples, wild pears, black currants, […] Read more
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Short-line railways pleased with funding plan
The association that represents short-line railway operators in Western Canada says Ottawa’s recent investment in rural railway upgrades in Saskatchewan is a great first step for shortlines and for the economy. “We are thrilled to see that the federal government recognizes the critical role that short-line railways play in Canada’s export system,” said Perry Pellerin, […] Read more
CN boosts car spots, sets up advisory body
Canada’s largest railway is setting up a farmer advisory council in Western Canada in an effort to forge closer ties with producers and improve overall supply chain performance. Canadian National Railway announced earlier this month that it has established an agricultural advisory council consisting of primary producers and farmer representatives from Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and […] Read more
Record grain throughput sets past grain year apart
Western Canada’s agricultural supply chain appears to be moving more grain and doing it more quickly and efficiently than ever, based on year-ending figures from the Canadian Grain Commission and the country’s two largest railway companies. According to the CGC, more than 40 million tonnes of cereals grains, pulses and oilseeds had been exported from […] Read more
Sask. potash mine cuts production
Poor demand for fertilizer caused by unprecedented wet weather in the American Midwest has prompted American fertilizer giant Mosaic to temporarily suspend potash production at its mine near Colonsay, Sask. The Minnesota-based company announced plans earlier this week (Aug. 7) to temporarily curtail production at Colonsay, effective Sept. 10. The decision means that close to […] Read more
Sask. potash mines cut production
Poor demand for fertilizer caused by unprecedented wet weather in the American Midwest has prompted American fertilizer giant Mosaic to temporarily suspend potash production at its mine near Colonsay, Sask. The Minnesota-based company announced plans earlier this week (Aug. 7) to temporarily curtail production at Colonsay, effective Sept. 10. The decision means that close to […] Read more
Supreme Court may hear multiple carbon tax challenges
When Saskatchewan argues before the Supreme Court of Canada this fall that the federal carbon tax in unconstitutional, it may not be arguing its case alone. Saskatchewan attorney general Don Morgan said late last month that the Supreme Court of Canada may hear challenges from other provinces at the same time. Alberta is also challenging […] Read more
Grain cars make return visit to port of Churchill
A small durum shipment amounted to a test as track and port renovations continue in the northern Manitoba community
Grain farmers and shippers along the Hudson Bay rail route are hoping that the resumption of grain-by-rail shipments to the Port of Churchill in northern Manitoba is a sign of things to come. Elden Boon, president of the Hudson Bay Route Association (HBRA), says grain movements recently resumed along the Hudson Bay rail route after […] Read more
Supreme Court may hear multiple carbon tax challenges
When Saskatchewan argues before the Supreme Court of Canada this fall that the federal carbon tax in unconstitutional, it may not be arguing its case alone. Saskatchewan attorney general Don Morgan said this week that the Supreme Court of Canada may hear challenges from other provinces at the same time. Alberta is also challenging the […] Read more
World’s scientists gather to talk about wheat
International Wheat Congress delegates meet in Saskatoon to discuss how to increase production of the crop
Hundreds of the world’s brightest plant scientists congregated in the heart of the western Canadian grain belt last week to discuss ways to expand production of one of the planet’s most widely grown grain crops. The International Wheat Congress, held July 21-26 in Saskatoon, attracted roughly 900 scientists from around the world, including experts in […] Read more
