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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.
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.
Ag groups say possible railway strike comes at a bad time, hurts Canada's reputation as a reliable supplier

Ag groups say possible railway strike comes at a bad time, hurts Canada's reputation as a reliable supplier

Two agricultural groups say the uncertainty around a possible a strike of workers from CPKC and CN Rail is negatively affecting Canada's reputation as a reliable exporter, and if workers walk off the job, it would come at a time when harvest is in th
More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in "Day of Caring for Jasper"

More than 1.5 Million Dollars raised in "Day of Caring for Jasper"

After the horrible devastation in Jasper, people in Saskatchewan and Alberta have come together to help the beleaguered residents of the iconic, picturesque town in Jasper National Park.
Provincial budget: Classrooms, care, communities and a deficit

Provincial budget: Classrooms, care, communities and a deficit

The 2024-25 Saskatchewan provincial budget features major spending on education, health care, municipalities and capital investments — and has a deficit to go along with it. A projected deficit of $273.
Farm sector incomes predicted to break records

Farm sector incomes predicted to break records

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has completed its farm income forecast for 2023 and 2024, indicating a new record for overall Canadian farm income in 2023 despite various challenges the sector faces.
Last Mountain Distillery Wins Big at Canadian Whisky Awards

Last Mountain Distillery Wins Big at Canadian Whisky Awards

The expression is "it's just nice to be nominated". Last Mountain Distillery in Lumsden has brought back some prestigious awards from the Canadian Whisky Awards, held in Victoria, B.C..
That's A Wrap! Final Day of Western Canadian Crop Production Show.

That's A Wrap! Final Day of Western Canadian Crop Production Show.

It was another great day at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show 2024. Here is some of the content we created with some of the businesses at the show in Saskatoon.
Viterra and Local Unions set to resume talks in new year

Viterra and Local Unions set to resume talks in new year

Members of Grain and General Services Union Local 1, which represents workers from Viterra Country Operations and Maintenance and Local 2, which represents workers from Viterra's Regina Head Office, say they are taking a stand to secure fair wages, i
Ottawa reaches deal with Google over controversial Online News Act

Ottawa reaches deal with Google over controversial Online News Act

The federal Liberal government has reached a deal with Google over the Online News Act, following threats from the digital giant that it would remove news from its search platform in Canada.