In North America, the turkey is seen as a symbol of prosperity. Canadians eat it usually during Thanksgiving and Christmas. But over the past year there has been a change to eating habits. Canadians ate more turkey than usual, and not just during the obvious seasons. Comparing this year to last, domestic consumption of turkey […] Read more
Stories by Michael Bell
CN helps with ag safety effort
A farm safety program received a $500,000 donation from Canadian National Railway. The money will go to the Agricultural Injury Control Program to provide farm families and agricultural workers with information about air, food and water contamination and working conditions. The University of Saskatchewan-based program is managed by the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety […] Read more
Canadians in auctioneer contest
Three Albertans will go up against more than 100 Americans to compete in the World Series of the auctioneering profession. “Well, you guys would call it the Stanley Cup,” said John McBride, director of information for the contest. McBride said competitors at the World Livestock Auctioneer Championship have a chance to win cash and prizes, […] Read more
School’s out – again?
There is a school of thought that believes kids don’t seem to be in school as much these days. Shortened school years, professional development days, administration days and teacher conferences have crept into the school year and are whittling away the time children spend in school. Exactly, concur some parents. “When we talk to parents, […] Read more
Canada’s grading system may suffer if harmonized
Standardizing the Canadian beef grading system with the United States would be a mistake, says the president of the Canada Beef Export Federation. “There has been some interest in further revising the Canadian beef grading program to fully match the U.S. (program) with the idea that it would enhance Canada’s international quality perception,” Ted Haney […] Read more
Alta. economy hurts ag schools
The bulldozing Alberta economy affected student enrolment at Olds College this year. The college’s associate registrar, Cheryl Lumley, says preliminary enrolment numbers are down and the reason is clear. “The economy being so good in Alberta. It’s true. In fact, most people, if they’ve got a job that’s going to pay them 15 bucks an […] Read more
SWP boosts high speed internet
The days of dial-up internet may soon be a thing of the past for many Saskatchewan producers. The Saskatchewan Wheat Pool and the information technology company VCom recently announced a plan to deliver wireless network coverage to more than 100 of the pool’s grain marketing and agri-product centres in Saskatchewan. The service is now available […] Read more
