A private members bill recently passed in Saskatchewan ensures the safety of wild horses in the Bronson Forest. On Nov. 26, members of the legislature voted unanimously to pass Bill 606, An Act to Protect the Wild Ponies of the Bronson Forest. “The members of this house made a decision today that will preserve an […] Read more
Stories by Miranda Burski
Biostrips can test food for pesticide contamination
Researchers have found an easy way to test for pesticide toxins in food. Scientists with the Sentinel Research Network have developed strips of bioactive paper that can test the concentration of toxins. “We don’t need any sophisticated equipment at all, we don’t need any electricity at all,” said John Brennan, a member of Sentinel and […] Read more
Wild horses of Bronson Forest
The wild horses of the Bronson Forest will be legally protected, thanks to a private members bill has passed in the Saskatchewan Legislature. Members voted unanimously to pass Bill 606, An Act to Protect the Wild Ponies of the Bronson Forest, about 170 kilometres north of Lloydminster. Lloydminster MLA Tim McMillan said he was proud […] Read more
Sask. resumes collection of elk, deer heads for CWD
Beer drinkers might be surprised to know how much work goes into deciding what ingredients to use when making a bottle of brew. “Whether you like these types of very light flavoured beers or not, the technical challenge involved in producing them is enormous,” said Erin Armstrong, director of research and Development for Canterra Seeds. […] Read more
Horse genes hold clues to evolution
Recent research in horse genomics has opened up new genetic possibilities. In 2007, the Horse Genome Project released a first draft of the horse genome sequence for analysis, which was completed two months ago. In an e-mail interview, Claire Wade, chair of animal genetics and computational biology at the University of Sydney in Australia, wrote […] Read more
CFIA restricts horse imports from Texas
The U .S.-Canadian border has become less welcoming for American horses now that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has implemented new restrictions. They are the result of an outbreak of equine piroplasmosis in Texas. In an effort to stop the disease from spreading, the CFIA has asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to temporarily modify […] Read more
Farm in Dell turns sod for adult group home in Sask.
ABERDEEN, Sask. – There wasn’t much to see Oct. 30 when more than 100 people gathered in a field near Aberdeen – just three shovels and two signs. However, they represented the future of Saskatchewan adults with developmental disabilities. The gathering marked the official start of construction of Farm in the Dell, a residence program […] Read more
Group home will accept new residents next fall
“A lot of individuals grow up on a farm and have to move to a city for services, and this way a lot of individuals can stay in their own community and stay on the farm,” she said. Farm residents will have first choice of the 15 available vocational jobs. Possible plans for work on […] Read more
Case lays off workers
News Markets 6 Livestock 89 Production 44 Agri-finance 94 Farm living 97 Case New Holland will lay off 300 employees at its plant in Saskatoon. In a news release dated Oct. 23, CNH said the cuts were a “consequence of the continuing weakness of the economy and a need to align production with demand.” The […] Read more
Frustrations mount as vaccines run dry
Long lineups, vaccine shortages and the suspension of immunization clinics are frustrating western Canadians seeking immunity to the H1N1 flu virus. On Oct. 26, clinics in Alberta began administering H1N1 vaccinations to the general public but throughout the province, communities reported long lineups and insufficient doses of vaccine. By Oct. 31, the province announced it […] Read more
