Livestock

This year's Canadian Western Agribition took on a different meaning for a long-time agri-news journalist who recently retired.

In the 52-year history of Canadian Western Agribition there was never a Miss Rodeo for the event, until this year. It came down to three women - Ari Dyck of White City, Zoe Gerein of Regina, and Tristen Newcombe of Norquay.

Its been a busy week so far at Canadian Western Agribition in Regina. The massive Agribition opened on Monday in the REAL District, and there is still several days of shows, sales and entertainment to come. International Stock Dog Trials 8 a.m.

The "burning of the brand" is the official opening to Agribition, and this year Premier Scott Moe and former 620CKRM Ag News Director Jim Smalley were given the honour.

The Board of Directors of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce has sent a letter to Canada’s Senate urging the Senate to pass Bill C-234 An Act to amend the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act.

Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is announcing a partnership with Farm Credit Canada’s Sustainability Incentive Program. This new incentive program will complement DUC’s Marginal Areas Program on the Prairies.

The Wheat Growers want Ottawa to stop playing games with Bill C-234 and pass it.

The 52nd edition of Canadian Western Agribition is on the horizon. It starts on Monday at REAL District in Regina, and event CEO Shaun Kindopp says staff are getting things prepared.