Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation will find members available near landowners and make arrangements for “responsible and ethical” control of gophers.
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Saskatchewan hunters offer to help with gopher problem
Landowners who want help controlling Richardson’s ground squirrels should contact the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation
SARM president asks governments not to ignore rural voices
Bill Huber says the federal election presents farmers and rural people with an opportunity to be heard on the national stage
Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities president Bill Huber says the impending federal election is an opportunity to help shape Canada’s future.
Spring elk hunt in Saskatchewan raises concerns
Elk herds are a problem for producers, but some oppose the plan because it allows heavily pregnant cows to be killed
Large elk herds have become a big problem for farmers, but a plan to tackle the issue has raised ethical concerns.
Saskatchewan plans to cut education mill rate
Premier says Chinese tariffs would decimate province’s canola crushing industry and urges Carney to make it a priority
Education property tax mill rates are going down in Saskatchewan.
Former SARM president says goodbye
REGINA — Ray Orb sat on the stage in front of rural municipal delegates last week wearing an unfamiliar jacket. For 20 years he was recognizable in one of the beige suitcoats worn by Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities directors. Now he’s wearing navy, after stepping down as president in August. He spent nine years […] Read more
Leader hopes rural voters will see NDP option
The first woman elected to lead the Saskatchewan NDP says it’s time for a change when voters go to the polls Oct. 28
REGINA — Saskatchewan election campaigns are largely fought in the cities these days. It’s been years since party leaders took buses around the province, hitting every nook and cranny in their bids for votes. Today, they’re more likely to be found travelling Highway 11 between Regina and Saskatoon with a few side trips to smaller […] Read more
Sask. election has agriculture sector’s attention
REGINA — Saskatchewan is about to enter a formal election campaign for an Oct. 28 vote. The writ had not been formally dropped as of Sept. 23 but was expected no later than Oct. 1. The Western Producer asked organizations what they had on their wish lists for those vying to govern. SSGA president Jeff […] Read more
Pilot hunting program to help with wildlife damage
Landowners in five rural Sask. areas will have access to more licences
REGINA — A new pilot program in five Saskatchewan rural municipalities is launching to help landowners deal with excessive wildlife damage. The Big Game Management Extended Hunt will occur Nov. 1-10 in the RMs of Livingstone, Hazel Dell, Kelvington, Bjorkdale and Leask. Each of these will have 50 antlerless elk licences available in addition to […] Read more
Landowners struggle with unapproved drainage
Water quality is the latest concern for one Saskatchewan downstream landowner who receives water from a large area
WAWOTA, Sask. — Lane Mountney doesn’t want his neighbours’ water. However, one quarter section of his land in southeastern Saskatchewan was designated the adequate outlet for a 28-quarter drainage project and, even though the Water Security Agency hasn’t approved the project, the water has already started to arrive. Related story: Network promotes better farm drainage […] Read more
Former Sask. agriculture minister remembered
Flags at legislature flew at half-mast on the news of Lyle Stewart’s death; he headed the ag department from 2012-18
REGINA — Former Saskatchewan agriculture minister Lyle Stewart was remembered last week for his tough, no-nonsense style — both in and out of politics. Whether he was riding a steer at Canadian Western Agribition, fighting off a carjacker or debating in the legislature, he was defined by his years as a farmer and rancher who could, […] Read more
