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More politicians, farm groups calling for railways and union to come to an agreement before Aug. 22

More politicians, farm groups calling for railways and union to come to an agreement before Aug. 22

Provincial Highways Minister Lori Carr wrote to the federal government, urging them to use available measures to prevent a work stoppage of CPKC and CN Rail while the railways and union negotiate a new collective agreement.
Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, August 13

Closing Grain Prices Tuesday, August 13

Durum 298.01 Feed barley 206.57 Canola 511.02 (down 4.00) Chickpeas 837.75 (down 22.05) Flax 645.85 Lentils 626.45 (down 22.05) Oats 237.32 Yellow Peas 346.75 Feed Wheat 208.15 1 Red Spring Wheat 246.86 (up 1.
SARM President Ray Orb stepping down, William Huber to take over on an interim basis

SARM President Ray Orb stepping down, William Huber to take over on an interim basis

There will be a change in leadership at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM).
Newly-formed SaskOilseeds needs nominations to fill in open spots on the Board of Directors

Newly-formed SaskOilseeds needs nominations to fill in open spots on the Board of Directors

The newly formed Saskatchewan Oilseeds Development Commission (SaskOilseeds) is looking for nominations for four open spots on the Board of Directors.
Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, August 13

Opening Grain Prices Tuesday, August 13

Durum 298.01 Feed barley 206.57 Canola 515.02 (down 14.50) Chickpeas 859.80 Flax 645.85 Lentils 648.50 Oats 237.32 Yellow Peas 346.75 Feed Wheat 208.15 1 Red Spring Wheat 245.62 (down 2.
Closing Grain Prices Monday, August 12

Closing Grain Prices Monday, August 12

Durum 298.01 Feed barley 206.57 Canola 529.52 (down 90 cents) Chickpeas 859.80 Flax 645.85 Lentils 648.50 Oats 237.32 (down 8.00) Yellow Peas 346.75 (down 5.51) Feed Wheat 208.15 1 Red Spring Wheat 247.72 (up 6.
Railway Service for Canadian Grain Producers Improves Over Past Week

Railway Service for Canadian Grain Producers Improves Over Past Week

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 87% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 53, a modest improvement from the 83% order fulfillment performance seen in week 52.
Opening Grain Prices Monday, August 12

Opening Grain Prices Monday, August 12

Durum 298.01 Feed barley 206.57 Canola 530.42 (down 4.10) Chickpeas 859.80 Flax 645.85 Lentils 648.50 Oats 245.32 Yellow Peas 352.26 Feed Wheat 208.15 1 Red Spring Wheat 241.68 (down 4.
Applications open for APAS Young Leaders program

Applications open for APAS Young Leaders program

REGINA — Applications are open until Aug. 31 for the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan's (APAS) Young Leaders program.
Sense of "urgency" needed for railways, union to make a deal before potential strike date of Aug. 22

Sense of "urgency" needed for railways, union to make a deal before potential strike date of Aug. 22

Farm groups continue to urge the railways and the union representing its workers to reach an agreement as soon as possible.