Saskatchewan Agriculture has announced $7.7 million in funding for 46 crop-related research projects. The announcement was made by Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart during a luncheon at the sold-out CropSphere show in Saskatoon. “We won’t know the results of these projects tomorrow but make no mistake, the work will have an impact,” he said. The projects […] Read more
Farm Living
Police warn about illegal left turns
Making an improper left turn is the most common driver error contributing to accidents in Alberta intersections, the provincial government reports. Whether due to ignoring traffic signs and signals, failing to yield for pedestrians or following too closely, the illegal left turn is a collision culprit. Provincial statistics show 315 people were killed and another […] Read more
Crop Week 2017
WP reporters are in attendance at the many and varied meetings and events that make up Crop Week in Saskatoon this week. All our coverage will be posted below. Please check back often as this page will be updated continually throughout the week. In the following video Mike Raine, The Western Producer’s managing editor, hits […] Read more
Bovine TB investigation continues in Alberta
The investigation into bovine tuberculosis continues in southeastern Alberta. Cows from quarantined herds that did not react to TB tests are being processed at Cargill Foods in High River, Alta., and JBS Meats in Brooks, Alta. The beef is safe for human consumption. Animals that tested positive and calves are being handled at a federal […] Read more
Girl Power 101 — it’s how things get done
HARRIS, Sask. — Since her late husband died in 2005, Nita Wilson has learned many tough lessons, particularly in the male dominated banking world. “Because I was a female, they (lenders) thought I wasn’t serious,” said Nita. “As a woman, you’ve got to be twice as good as a man at whatever you do to […] Read more
Proposed wind power project chooses new site
A new location has been selected for a proposed wind power project in southwestern Saskatchewan. In September, the province’s environment minister did not approve the first site north of Chaplin because of the potential impact on migratory birds. Now, SaskPower and Algonquin Power have agreed to situate the $355 million, 177-megawatt project in the Blue […] Read more
Touch of a button means less exercise
Technology has made life more convenient on the farm, but fitness levels often suffer from sedentary days in the cab
MEDICINE HAT — Farmers often take better care of their livestock and machinery than themselves. That’s the finding of Jordan Jensen, who is now in a position to help remedy that problem. Jensen administers the Sustainable Farm Families program that operates out of the Farm Safety Centre in Raymond, Alta. The program involves farmers and […] Read more
Think outside the recipe to use up Christmas leftovers
Christmas cooking quantities are of great concern as we picture the large group of guests eagerly anticipating the feast. And every year we overdo it and have a fridge full of leftovers. Repurposing this food in interesting ways is key to enjoying a few more meals while the food is fresh. Panettone french toast Panettone […] Read more
Coping with drunk cousin
Q: My wife’s cousin came over for a holiday dinner with our family. All of us love him until about the fourth beer. Once the alcohol starts to pile up, he gets belligerent and all of that fun degenerates into sarcasm and dark humor. He has managed to stumble through just about all of our […] Read more
Sask. eliminating health regions
The Saskatchewan government has accepted the recommendations of an advisory panel and decided to move from 12 health regions to one provincial health authority. The transition will occur by fall 2017. Health Minister Jim Reiter said the change will result in better co-ordination of health services. “This change represents a consolidation of administration, not a […] Read more
