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Community bands together to help Sask. artist diagnosed with cancer

By CBC News, April 25, 2016 The town of Cupar, Sask. wants to raise enough money to keep Jaqueline Berting’s business alive The Saskatchewan artist famous for her glass wheat may be falling behind on work after being diagnosed with cancer, but her supporters are making sure her business is kept alive. Jaqueline Berting’s glass… Continue reading Community bands together to help Sask. artist diagnosed with cancer

Packaged foods in Canada still too salty

By CBC News, April 26, 2016 There are currently no government programs to monitor sodium levels or track progress Sodium levels remain unchanged or even slightly higher in most of the packaged food groups sold in Canada, say researchers, who are questioning the effectiveness of the current voluntary approach to reducing salt in our food… Continue reading Packaged foods in Canada still too salty

Family devastated after John Ridsdel killed by captors in Philippines

By CBC News, April 25, 2016 Abu Sayyaf militants had issued deadline for ransoms on former Calgarian and 3 other hostages Family of John Ridsdel say they are devastated by his death at the hands of kidnappers in the Philippines. They say his life was “cut tragically short by this senseless act of violence despite us doing… Continue reading Family devastated after John Ridsdel killed by captors in Philippines

Single Vehicle Accident on Ditson Drive Report

By Kindersley RCMP, April 25, 2016 On Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at approximately 4:12pm, Kindersley RCMP, Fire and Ambulance attended to a single vehicle accident on Ditson Drive in Kindersley. The driver and lone occupant of the vehicle was turning on to Ditson Drive from Railway Avenue and lost control of the vehicle and struck the light… Continue reading Single Vehicle Accident on Ditson Drive Report

Impact of BVD can linger if undetected in carrier

By Barbara Duckworth, The Western Producer, April 21, 2016 Persistently infected calves can spread the virus throughout the herd KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Bovine viral diarrhea lurks wherever cattle are raised. This mutating virus presents diverse clinical symptoms, and control is elusive, said scientists during an April 7 BVD symposium in Kansas City, Missouri.… Continue reading Impact of BVD can linger if undetected in carrier

VIDEO: Tapping data for better gains

By Ed White, The Western Producer, April 21, 2016 Data sharing between farmers and input companies will boost production and profits Farmers could get 15-20 percent more production by using data to better manage crops, says a Monsanto vice-president. And those gains could come more quickly than many expect, Jesus Madrazo told the Canadian Global… Continue reading VIDEO: Tapping data for better gains

Premier Brad Wall says deficit will be higher than forecast

By The Canadian Press, April 23, 2016 The government was hoping to get the deficit down to about $260 million in the budget Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall says the deficit in the upcoming provincial budget could be higher than initially forecast. The government was hoping to get the deficit down to about $260 million in… Continue reading Premier Brad Wall says deficit will be higher than forecast

Rachel Notley brings revamped pipeline pitch to federal cabinet retreat

By Evan Dyer, CBC News, April 25, 2016 Alberta premier touts pipelines as safest and most environmentally friendly way to transport oil Alberta Premier Rachel Notley made what she called “the best Alberta case” for pipeline approval as she met the federal cabinet headed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on her own home turf in… Continue reading Rachel Notley brings revamped pipeline pitch to federal cabinet retreat

West Road Residential Fire Update

By The Town of Kindersley, April 25, 2016 Three Kindersley families have been impacted by the loss of two homes and almost all contents from the large blaze that spread rapidly Friday evening, April 22, on West Road. Fortunately, there were no injuries of family members or emergency responders. The Kindersley Fire Department was dispatched… Continue reading West Road Residential Fire Update