By Chloe Fedio, CBC News, June 2, 2016 Farmers want tighter border controls, compensation for trade agreements Dairy farmer Chris Ryan unhitches a hay-lined covered trailer on Wellington Street and releases his cow Ninja under the shadow of Parliament Hill. The St. Isidore, Ont., farmer was one of dozens that took part in an eastern Ontario tractor parade… Continue reading Dairy farmers take trade protest to Parliament Hill with cow and tractors in tow
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Pea leaf weevil strikes southern Alta.
By Robin Booker, The Western Producer, June 2, 2016 A mild winter helped the pest survive the winter, and an early and warm spring gave it an extra boost Southern Alberta is suffering through the worst pea leaf weevil outbreak in its history. “It’s the number one insect concern for growers of peas and fababeans.… Continue reading Pea leaf weevil strikes southern Alta.
Phone scammer claims to need financial info on behalf of Brad Wall
By The Canadian Press, June 2, 2016 Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall’s office says no one there is calling people looking for financial information. The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority is warning that someone is calling the public claiming to be from Wall’s office and looking for financial details. The authority says the caller is using… Continue reading Phone scammer claims to need financial info on behalf of Brad Wall
Prince Edward and wife Sophie to visit Saskatchewan in June
By CBC News, June 2, 2016 Prince Edward last visited Saskatchewan in 2014 The Earl and Countess of Wessex are coming to Saskatchewan this month. On Thursday Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall announced that Prince Edward and his wife Sophie are visiting the provincial capital June 22 to 24. Read full article here..
Mike Babcock receives honourary degree from University of Saskatchewan
By CBC News, June 2, 2016 NHL coach played for U of S Huskies Even though he’s become one of the most decorated coaches in NHL history, Mike Babcock has always maintained his prairie roots. Today, Babcock received an honorary Doctor of Laws at the University of Saskatchewan convocation for his outstanding achievements and exceptional service… Continue reading Mike Babcock receives honourary degree from University of Saskatchewan
Sunflower ghosts and bicycle skeletons on Fort McMurray's Prospect Drive
By Marion Warnica, CBC News, June 3, 2016 In Fort McMurray, ‘none of the money can recover that,’ or that … or that People say all kinds of things when trying to comfort loved ones in crisis: at least you have your health, it could have been so much worse, it’s just stuff. But on… Continue reading Sunflower ghosts and bicycle skeletons on Fort McMurray's Prospect Drive
Petro-Canada gas stations in B.C. and Alberta running out of gas
By Maryse Zeidler, CBC News, June 2, 2016 Dan McTeague with GasBuddy.com says Suncor has had recent production problems Petro-Canada gas stations in Kelowna, Kamloops, Edmonton and Calgary are running out of petrol from their parent company, Suncor. In Kelowna, an employee at the Petro-Canada at Glenmore and Kane roads said they ran out of regular grade gas at 2:45 p.m. PT… Continue reading Petro-Canada gas stations in B.C. and Alberta running out of gas
Scouting for Weeds in Forage Stands
By Sarah Sommerfeld, PAg, Regional Forage Specialist, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture Adoption of weed management strategies for forage stands can be a valuable tool. Weeds often associated with forage stands are plants that are perennial, aggressive growing and hard to control. Such plants can include Canada thistle, foxtail barley, dandelion, leafy spurge, absinthe wormwood, and common tansy. … Continue reading Scouting for Weeds in Forage Stands
World’s largest modern-day Viking ship arrives in Canada
By Adam Frisk, Global News, June 2, 2016 World’s largest modern-day Viking ship arrives in Canada after 6-week transatlantic journey Six weeks ago, the Draken Harald Hårfagre and its 32-member crew set sail from Haugesund, Norway, on a journey across the North Atlantic to Canada and the U.S. Yesterday, the world’s largest replica Viking ship… Continue reading World’s largest modern-day Viking ship arrives in Canada
Europe floods: Natural disaster to be declared in France
By BBC News, June 2, 2016 France is to declare a state of natural disaster in areas worst hit by flooding in recent days, President Francois Hollande says. The measure frees up funds, with some towns in central France suffering their severest floods in decades. In Paris the Seine continues to rise, prompting the closure… Continue reading Europe floods: Natural disaster to be declared in France