The deal that will see Rite Way Manufacturing buy Morris Industries is expected to close this month. The purchase price has not been disclosed in documents available on the website tracking the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act process that Morris entered into in January. On July 3, the court granted an extension until July 31 for […] Read more
Karen Briere
Stories by Karen Briere
‘Transformational’ irrigation project praised by producers
Irrigators across Saskatchewan were all smiles after last week’s announcement of two major expansion projects out of Lake Diefenbaker. “I’m so happy today that it’s finally happening,” said Larry Lee, chair of the Macrorie Irrigation District and a long-time irrigator. Even though he won’t personally benefit from the expansion, he said so many other farmers […] Read more
App offers mental health support for ag
A province-wide Innovation Challenge this spring in Saskatchewan has led to an app to help farmers with their mental health. Bridges Health in Saskatoon was chosen from among technology companies that offered solutions to farmers and ranchers. The app, called Avail, will link people to supports they need anywhere and any time. The government noted […] Read more
Partnership targets pulse markets
Two Saskatchewan based companies are combining forces to develop new pulse-based foods for retail and market-ready sectors. AGT Food and Ingredients of Regina and Ulivit from Saskatoon plan to spend $11.3 million from Protein Innovation Canada to address what they say is a growing consumer need. PIC chief executive officer Bill Greuel said the demand […] Read more
Application headaches arise with COVID-19 business aid
Farmers can finally apply for COVID-19 assistance through the Canadian Emergency Business Account but some are having difficulty with the online application process. There are reports of glitches on various financial institution sites, as well as the government part of the application. Grain Growers of Canada chair Jeff Nielsen said he was disappointed it took […] Read more
Sask. bridges to be replaced
About 100 rural bridges will be replaced in Saskatchewan municipalities over the next four years. Funding will come from the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth program, which replaced the Municipal Roads for the Economy Program. Projects are eligible for a maximum of $500,000 each. The federal government will contribute 17 percent and the province will […] Read more
Eleven Sask. MLAs not seeking re-election
The spring session of the Saskatchewan legislature wrapped up today and will have a new look after the election scheduled for Oct. 26. Eleven MLAs are not seeking re-election. They include government member and former speaker Dan D’Autremont, who has represented Cannington since 1991 and is the longest serving MLA. Other retiring government members are […] Read more
Sask. program to replace bridges
About 100 rural bridges will be replaced in Saskatchewan municipalities over the next four years. Funding will come from the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth program, which replaced the Municipal Roads for the Economy Program. Projects are eligible for a maximum of $500,000 each. The federal government will contribute 17 percent and the province will […] Read more
U.S. wheat gets easier access
American wheat growers will get equal treatment when it comes to grain grades as the new Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement takes effect July 1. Canadian Grain Commission spokesperson Remi Gosselin said amendments to the Canada Grain Act were passed as part of legislation to implement CUSMA. Among them was allowing wheat grown in the U.S. to […] Read more
Agribition’s 50th making a move in next-year country
The countdown clock to the next show on the Canadian Western Agribition website sits at more than a year after the 50th edition was postponed. The largest purebred beef show in Canada, held each year in Regina, is the latest casualty of COVID-19 restrictions. It was to celebrate the milestone show this November but the […] Read more
