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Doug Falconer

Doug Falconer

Doug Falconer was raised on a grain farm near Glentworth, in south central Saskatchewan.

He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1991, and a Bachelor of Education Degree in 1993, both from the University of Regina. In 1993, Doug pursued his dream of broadcasting by attending Western Academy Broadcasting College in Saskatoon, and got his first job in Port Hardy, BC that fall.

He moved to GX94 Yorkton in 1994, to take employment as the Afternoon News Anchor until 1996. After nearly three years of working at radio stations in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Doug returned to Yorkton as Assistant News Director in 1999.

He took over the News Director duties in 2003, and the Agriculture Director’s job in 2020.

Recent Work by Doug

Ottawa and Saskatchewan providing drought support with the doubled low yield appraisal

Ottawa and Saskatchewan providing drought support with the doubled low yield appraisal

SCIC is doubling the low yield appraisal threshold values, allowing customers to salvage their eligible crops as feed, without negatively impacting future individual coverage.
Recent rains help crops in Saskatchewan: Crop Report

Recent rains help crops in Saskatchewan: Crop Report

Various causes of crop damage were reported over the past week, including excess moisture due to recent rain, which has been rated as minor in most regions.
Clearing the way with ditch mowing and hay salvage

Clearing the way with ditch mowing and hay salvage

The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding farmers and producers that they can salvage hay along provincial highways.
Rain Assists Crop Development in Northwest Manitoba: Crop Report

Rain Assists Crop Development in Northwest Manitoba: Crop Report

Southwest Much needed moisture in the southwest region has provided a significant boost to crop development. Winter cereals are performing well, and fungicide applications on winter wheat have been completed.
Canada's Two Major Railways Decline in Grain Deliveries in Week 45: Ag Transport Coalition

Canada's Two Major Railways Decline in Grain Deliveries in Week 45: Ag Transport Coalition

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 92% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 45, reflecting a modest decline from the 97% order fulfillment performance seen in week 44.
Saskatchewan farmers are spraying and hauling grain: Crop report

Saskatchewan farmers are spraying and hauling grain: Crop report

With seeding complete in the province, producers are busy with in-field spraying and other activities such as hauling grain.
Opening Grain Prices - Thursday, June 19

Opening Grain Prices - Thursday, June 19

Durum: 336.55 Feed Barley: 248.59 Canola: 696.12 (up 0.30) Chick Peas: 683.43 Flax: 691.04 Lentils: 638.50 Oats: 217.00 Yellow Peas: 335.07 Feed Wheat: 194.58 One Red Spring Wheat: 305.47 (down 1.36)
Spring Seeding Complete in Manitoba: Crop Report

Spring Seeding Complete in Manitoba: Crop Report

Provincial seeding is complete, which is ahead of the 5-year average of 99%. Southwest With minimal rainfall across the region, crops would benefit from additional moisture at this stage of development. Crops are generally in good condition.
Saskatchewan Increases Short Line Rail Funding

Saskatchewan Increases Short Line Rail Funding

Today, Highways Minister David Marit announced the provincial government’s allocations of $1 million in short line rail infrastructure investments, an increase of $470,000 or 88 per cent from last year’s budget.
Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $3.4 Million for Livestock Research

Canada and Saskatchewan Invest $3.4 Million for Livestock Research

Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison today announced $3.
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