Source: Jonathan Guignard, Global News, March 11, 2019 Saskatchewan has officially declared March 10-16 as Agricultural Safety Week, focusing on raising awareness of on-farm safety. “Self-care is a vital piece of farm safety. This week serves as an important reminder to take care of ourselves by getting adequate rest, taking breaks and being aware of dangerous areas where… Continue reading Agricultural Safety Week in Saskatchewan aims at empowering farm families
Month: March 2019
Hutterite colonies, agriculture company donate nearly 3,000 kg of pork and $30K to Sask. charities
Source:Cory Coleman, CBC News, March 12, 2019 Donations raised through agriculture trade show in Swift Current, Sask. Giving back to the community is a personal matter for Doug Cramer. His company, Cramer Ag Expo and Event Management Inc., recently held its annual agriculture trade show in Swift Current, Sask., and raised about 2,700 kilograms (6,000 pounds)… Continue reading Hutterite colonies, agriculture company donate nearly 3,000 kg of pork and $30K to Sask. charities
Cellphones in class: Alberta won’t follow Ontario’s ban
Source: CTV News, March 13, 2019 As Ontario schools prepare for a blanket ban on cellphones during class time, the Alberta government says they’re not going to follow suit. In a statement, Alberta’s education minister David Eggen said the province is not considering implementing a similar ban. “Minister Eggen trusts Alberta’s teachers and school boards… Continue reading Cellphones in class: Alberta won’t follow Ontario’s ban
Big dogs find big love and permanent homes after fostering at Sask. energy job site
Source: CBC News, March 12, 2019 More than 20 dogs have been fostered at Rook 1 The dogs of the Meadow Lake and District Humane Society are finding new homes by going to camp. The shelter has partnered with NexGen Energy to transport the canine companions out to the company’s Rook 1 site, located about… Continue reading Big dogs find big love and permanent homes after fostering at Sask. energy job site
International, out-of-province semi drivers should meet new Sask. training standards, RM councillor says
Source: CBC News, March 12, 2019 Councillor tables motion at SARM convention, says untrained drivers from outside Sask. present safety risk New mandatory training requirements for semi drivers in Saskatchewan do nothing to ensure drivers from other parts of North America have training that meets local standards, says one rural councillor. Shawn Blandin, a councillor… Continue reading International, out-of-province semi drivers should meet new Sask. training standards, RM councillor says
Free tax help for small business owners
(NC) If you’re a small business owner, you have a lot to keep up with when it comes to balancing the books and filing your taxes. Fortunately, there are resources you can take advantage of to help you. One thing to keep in mind is the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Liaison Officer service. This free… Continue reading Free tax help for small business owners
Genomic selection finds its stride
Source: Barbara Duckworth, Producer.com, March 13, 2019 Research is ongoing to find new traits and figure out genetic correlations to make the best breeding choice Picking the best herd sire or selecting replacement heifers is getting easier for producers using genomically enhanced expected progeny differences. The predictions of valuable traits like carcass merit, longevity and… Continue reading Genomic selection finds its stride
Liberals must let Wilson-Raybould come back to committee opposition says
Source: Mia Rabson, The Canadian Press, March 12, 2019 OTTAWA — Opposition MPs plan to demand Wednesday that former attorney general Jody Wilson-Raybould be allowed to return to the justice committee with no limitations on what she can say about the SNC-Lavalin affair. They also want the Liberals to agree to bring in several senior… Continue reading Liberals must let Wilson-Raybould come back to committee opposition says
Canada’s transport minister has no plans to ground Boeing 737
Source: Christopher Reynolds, The Canadian Press, March 12, 2019 MONTREAL — Transport Minister Marc Garneau faced an escalating dilemma Tuesday over Boeing’s 737 Max 8 aircraft, which a growing number of countries have grounded or banned in the wake of the Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 people Sunday. The 737 Max 8 continues to… Continue reading Canada’s transport minister has no plans to ground Boeing 737
Traffic Blitz Coming to Kindersley & Area
Traffic Blitz from March 25th – 28th, 2019 Kindersley RCMP announced today that the Central Traffic Services Section will be in Kindersley and area from March 25 to March 28th for a traffic blitz. The Central Traffic Services Section consists of officers from the RCMP and Saskatoon Police Service. Last month, the service section was… Continue reading Traffic Blitz Coming to Kindersley & Area