Stewart Stone, a long-time Canadian Western Agribition board member and chief operating officer of Heartland Livestock, is the new president of the annual Regina show. He was elected at the April 10 annual general meeting and will be joined on the executive by vice-president Bruce Holmquist of Saskatoon and members at large Chris Lees from […] Read more
Karen Briere
Stories by Karen Briere
Sask. to review farmland ownership rules
Saskatchewan agriculture minister Lyle Stewart today announced a review of farmland ownership rules. He said changes may or may not be made to the Farm Security Act, which governs who can own farmland in the province, but the government will consult in light of recent concerns about purchases by institutional investors. During the review, pension […] Read more
Agribition happy with 2014 profit
Strong beef sales helped Canadian Western Agribition post an operating profit of $614,746 last year. “This number is consistent with the profit that we had in 2013 and highlights the vibrance of our volunteer-driven event going into our 45th year,” chief executive officer Marty Seymour said before the show’s annual general meeting April 10. Attendance […] Read more
Hudye renamed following sale
A familiar name in Saskatchewan’s agricultural retail landscape is gone, but the business carries on under new ownership. Hudye Soil Services Inc. is now Prairie Soil Services Ltd. after the Hudye Group, based in Norquay, Sask., announced its sale to two investment funds managed by PFM Capital Inc., an employee-owned investment management company in Regina […] Read more
Sask.’s export potential hindered by infrastructure challenges
Report recommends greater communication throughout supply chain, as well as an upgraded hopper car fleet
A report that the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce commissioned after last year’s grain backlog says all supply chain participants could help improve rail system efficiency. The Conference Board of Canada report said the province’s export potential is limited by existing infrastructure, and government targets won’t be met unless changes are made. It was not directly […] Read moreEnvironmental farm programs enhanced
The federal and Saskatchewan governments have announced enhancements to environmental farm programs under Growing Forward 2. The list of beneficial management practices in the farm stewardship program has been increased to 24, including five new ones and improvements to seven others. As well, a new online portal for environmental farm plans has been established. New […] Read more
Warmer weather and spring cleaning bring increased threat of hantavirus
Saskatchewan health officials are reminding people to take precautions against hantavirus when spring cleaning their garage, cabin or Quonset. The virus is contracted by breathing in contaminated air particles from the droppings, urine and saliva of infected deer mice. Fever, muscle aches, cough, headaches, nausea and vomiting are symptoms. “Symptoms then get worse and lead […] Read more
Flood protection funding available in Sask.
The Saskatchewan government is again making money available to help people protect homes and businesses from imminent flooding. The Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program was implemented after the severe floods of 2010, and since 2011 has paid nearly $80 million to individuals, communities, businesses and organizations. Water Security Agency spokesperson Patrick Boyle said the program […] Read more
Farming dreams on hold for now
ROULEAU, Sask. — For those who aspire to farm, there is the dream and then there is reality. Mike and Jenn Kleckner are somewhere between the two. Mike, who grew up on a farm near Gravelbourg, Sask., has long wanted to farm but also knows the barriers to entry. The family, including daughter Brooklynn, 3, […] Read more
New agency to handle animal abuse cases
A new agency formed mainly by former Saskatchewan SPCA staff has taken over enforcement of the province’s Animal Protection Act. Effective April 1, Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan began a two-year contract with the agriculture ministry to investigate potential cases of animal neglect or cruelty. The SPCA served notice earlier this year that it would […] Read more
