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Prices still up as demand for cattle remains high

Prices still up as demand for cattle remains high

Dec 4, 2024

The number of cattle being marketed is going down but demand remains high, keeping prices for feeder steers and heifers up in the province. The Cattle Market Update for the week ending November 29, provided by Canfax, has prices for…

Avoid a polar swim this winter

Avoid a polar swim this winter

Dec 4, 2024

REGINA — With colder temperatures arriving and ice beginning to form on waterbodies across the province, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding the public about ice safety. Ice does not freeze at a uniform thickness and its strength can…

Government intent on keeping federal carbon tax off home heating

Government intent on keeping federal carbon tax off home heating

Dec 3, 2024

REGINA – An Act meant to fulfill the government’s commitment in the recent provincial election to extend the carbon tax exemption on home heating was introduced in the Saskatchewan Legislature Tuesday. Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Jeremy Harrison introduced The SaskEnergy…

Beck says many agricultural workers are concerned over the proposed tariffs

Beck says many agricultural workers are concerned over the proposed tariffs

Dec 3, 2024

REGINA – Opposition Leader Carla Beck attended the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) event in Regina on Tuesday to make her message clear that she wants to protect the agriculture sector. When speaking to reporters, Beck acknowledged “the vital…

Takeaways from Vol. 2 of the 2024 provincial auditor’s report

Takeaways from Vol. 2 of the 2024 provincial auditor’s report

Dec 3, 2024

REGINA – The Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan has issued her 2024 Report, Volume 2, which has been tabled in the Legislative Assembly. The full report from Provincial Auditor Tara Clemett has annual integrated audits of 175 different agencies, including integrated…