Month: September 2021

Two Males Related to Fraudulent Cattle Purchases Charged

On August 19th, 2021, a report was received by the Alberta RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit regarding alleged fraudulent purchase of cattle in Tofield, Alta.  The Alberta RCMP Livestock Investigation Unit’s investigation determined suspects had allegedly purchased cattle with a fraudulent cheque and transported the cattle out of province without brand inspection.  Livestock Services of Saskatchewan… Continue reading Two Males Related to Fraudulent Cattle Purchases Charged

CLHbid.com: Some Information on Starting Bids

Starting Bids The designated Starting Bid for each Parcel is a number set by CLHbid.com and the Seller prior to each Auction being posted online. The Starting Bid number is the minimum amount that bidding may commence at for that specific Parcel. The first bid will be the Starting Bid number. If a Starting Bid… Continue reading CLHbid.com: Some Information on Starting Bids

New Cystic Fibrosis Medication Now Covered in Saskatchewan

Trikafta, a new cystic fibrosis (CF) medication that has been shown to improve quality of life for patients, is now covered in Saskatchewan.. The Drug Plan this will come into effect October 1st. The medication is approved by Health Canada for cystic fibrosis patients 12 years of age and older, with a specific cystic fibrosis… Continue reading New Cystic Fibrosis Medication Now Covered in Saskatchewan

Know Your Enemy – Wild Buckwheat Biology

By Kaeley Kindrachuk, TechAg, Crops Extension Specialist, Outlook Producers who deal with wild buckwheat every year know it is a problematic weed for the farm. Wild buckwheat is prevalent around the province; it has been ranked third in weed surveys since the 1970s. Like other weeds, it is helpful to know more about them so… Continue reading Know Your Enemy – Wild Buckwheat Biology

Plant Diversity Can Be Beneficial to Pasture and Rangeland

By Trevor Lennox, PAg, Range Management Extension Specialist, Swift Current Did you know that diversity is important for productive and healthy pastures? Productivity on pastures is more stable when forages represent a diversity of function and structure such as height, root growth habit, life cycle and habitat requirements. Pasture mixtures of both grass and legumes… Continue reading Plant Diversity Can Be Beneficial to Pasture and Rangeland

Sonshine Kennels: To Beagle or Not to Beagle, That Is a Hummer of a Question!

Here at Sonshine Kennels we are privy to the secret lives/quirks of many dogs. Perhaps one of the most entertaining and personable is the Beagle. Check out their unique characteristics which make them very endearing . That thoughtful look on a beagle’s face? And it’s not just a look: beagles are a genuinely smart breed.… Continue reading Sonshine Kennels: To Beagle or Not to Beagle, That Is a Hummer of a Question!