Grazing, construction | Knowing wildlife rules helps minimize disruption
CYPRESS HILLS PROVINCIAL PARK, Sask. — Producers who eventually own land that is now part of the federal pasture system need to stay on top of environmental legislation that affects them. Heather Wiebe, a federal biodiversity extension specialist who has spent 10 years working with pasture managers, said understanding the nuances of legislation such as […] Read more
Karen Briere
Stories by Karen Briere
Viterra 2nd quarter results soar
One of the last financial reports Earnings 18 cents per share, up from eight last year
In what is likely one of its last financial reports before the expected Glencore takeover next month, Viterra Inc.has announced record second quarter results. Net earnings for the quarter year over year were more than double at $67 million compared to $30 million. Earnings before interest, depreciation, taxes and amortization (EBITDA) for the quarter were […] Read moreGroup petitions closure of shelterbelt centre
A citizens’ group in Indian Head, Sask., plans to keep pressuring Ottawa to reverse its decision to close the Prairie Shelterbelt Centre. The Save the Prairie Shelterbelt Program group recently presented a petition to Regina-Qu’Appelle MP Andrew Scheer that contains 3,800 names calling on the prime minister to keep the centre open. Group spokesperson Bruce […] Read more
New health centre planned for Regina
Rural residents in southern Saskatchewan will be going back to the Plains for health care. Premier Brad Wall recently announced that a new Plains Surgery and Outpatient Care Centre will be located across the road from the former Plains Hospital in Regina, which closed in 1998 after a bitter debate. The new centre will serve […] Read more
Rain stokes fears, but 2011 long way off
Heavy rain, disease | While 2012 is better for many, some areas are seeing extreme weather
The flood of 2011 was just hitting its stride a year ago this week. Heavy mid-June rainfall on top of already saturated soil was hammering Saskatchewan and Manitoba particularly hard. Reservoirs couldn’t contain the flows on the Souris River and thousands of homes downstream of Estevan, Sask., would be damaged or destroyed, including many in […] Read moreInnovative products receive awards at Canada’s Farm Progress Show
Nine Canadian and American companies were recognized June 19 for bringing new or unique agricultural products to Canada’s Farm Progress Show in Regina this week. A panel of three judges named two gold innovation award winners: the Express EndCap Nozzle Body Boom System from Hypro Spray Group in New Brighton, Minnesota, and the Retriever Transport […] Read more
Sask. auditor wants more on-site pipeline inspections
The provincial auditor says the Sask-atchewan government should do more to ensure pipelines are safe and not putting the environment at risk. In her report released June 7, Bonnie Lysyk said the ministry of energy and resources doesn’t have adequate processes in place to ensure full compliance with its pipelines legislation and regulations. “The increasing […] Read more
Producers hope Saskatchewan grazing land remains for cattle
Pastures to change hands Canadian Cattlemen’s Association asks federal government for another year before divesting pastures
CYPRESS HILLS PROVINCIAL PARK, Sask. — Saskatchewan cattle producers say land currently held in the federal pasture system must remain in use for grazing no matter who ends up owning it. They have many concerns about Ottawa’s decision to shift responsibility for the pastures to the provinces and what will happen next. The federal government […] Read moreStrong profit recorded for Agribition in 2011
Financial turnaround | Profit, which stemmed from cost cutting and increased gate attendance, follows a $205,000 loss
Canadian Western Agribition showed a financial turnaround in 2011, realizing a record profit of $307,616 after a $205,000 loss the year before. The $500,000 improvement was a result of cutting expenses and significant increases in gate attendance, sales and sponsorship, said chief executive officer Marty Seymour. Gate revenue was up 20 percent for the Regina […] Read moreJansen mines still on despite CEO’s remarks
Work is continuing at the BHP Billiton potash mine site in Saskatchewan despite a potential delay in formal approval of the project. Spokesperson Bronwyn Wilkinson said June 4 that comments made by company chief executive officer Marius Kloppers last week, which led to speculation the approval for the Jansen project won’t come this year, were […] Read more
