Operations at LDM Foods in Yorkton, Sask., have temporarily stopped after an explosion and fire at the canola crushing plant destroyed part of the meal storage area Oct. 24. Just how that will affect growers and customers will depend on how long the plant remains out of commission, said Louis Dreyfus Commodities Canada Ltd. president […] Read more
Karen Briere
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SARM head eyes MLA seat
David Marit has stepped down as president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities following his nomination as a candidate in the next provincial election. Marit won a contested nomination last weekend to run for the Saskatchewan Party in Wood River. Yogi Huyghebaert, who has represented the riding since 2000, won’t seek re-election. Well known […] Read more
Farm group leaders caught in mayhem of Ottawa attack
Parliament Hill | Officials in lock down for hours following shooting
Like so many others, Martin Harry first thought the noise he heard in Parliament Hill’s Centre Block Oct. 22 was from construction. But when a security guard told his group to get down, he realized it was much worse. The entire SeCan staff, along with several spouses, spent 12 hours locked down in the Conservative […] Read moreThrone speech contains no ag, but government satisfied
Transportation summit planned Saskatchewan sets agriculture export record for third straight year
Even Saskatchewan agriculture minister Lyle Stewart admitted there weren’t any specific agricultural initiatives in last week’s throne speech, but he said that’s because things are going pretty well. “I think the main message is that this government supports agriculture,” he said. “The throne speech sets out new directions, and I think producers can probably take […] Read moreSask. agriculture minister diagnosed with cancer
Leave of absence Government relations minister Jim Reiter will temporarily take over ag portfolio
Saskatchewan agriculture minister Lyle Stewart is taking a break from his duties to undergo treatment for prostate cancer. He told his caucus colleagues and reporters today that he had been diagnosed this summer and that the best treatment could be obtained in Ottawa. “I’m very confident in the course of treatment,” Stewart told reporters. “I […] Read moreSaskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association meeting highlights
Fewer Saskatchewan cattle producers asked for check-off refunds this past year: seven fewer, to be precise. Information presented at Saskatchewan Cattlemen’s Association district meetings last week showed that 177 producers wanted their $2 per head levy back, compared to 184 in 2012-13. Producers actually pay $3 per head. The $2 provincial checkoff is refundable but […] Read more
Former Sask. ag minister joins Nature Conservancy of Canada
Former Saskatchewan NDP agriculture minister Mark Wartman is the new regional vice-president for the Nature Conservancy of Canada. He will lead the organization’s work in Saskatchewan. Wartman most recently worked as a development officer with the agriculture college at the University of Saskatchewan. He served in the legislature for more than eight years and was […] Read more
Candidates set in Sask. byelection
Five people are vying to replace Tim McMillan in the Saskatchewan constituency of Lloydminster in a Nov. 13 byelection. McMillan, who represented the Saskatchewan Party, resigned to head the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers. Officially nominated are: Luke Bonsan, Green Party; Wayne Byers, NDP; Randall Edge, P.C. Party of Saskatchewan; Darrin Lamoureux, Liberal; and Colleen […] Read more
Sask. bolsters trade relationship with India
Saskatchewan intends to build its trade relationship with India during a trade trip next month. Premier Brad Wall met with members of the Indo-Canadian community this morning prior to announcing details of the Nov. 15-23 trip. Wall said he will promote the province’s strength in agriculture, energy and innovation while encouraging Indian investment in business […] Read more
SARM president resigns to run for seat in Sask. legislature
David Marit has stepped down as president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities following his nomination as a candidate in the next provincial election. Marit won a contested nomination last weekend to run for the Saskatchewan Party in Wood River. Yogi Huyghebaert, who has represented the riding since 2000, did not seek re-election. Well […] Read more
