Recently, the Government of Saskatchewan and SaskCanola released the 2020 Saskatchewan Clubroot Distribution Map, which outlines the rural municipalities (RMs) where clubroot has been identified. Clubroot is a declared pest under Saskatchewan’s Pest Control Act. Visible clubroot symptoms have been confirmed in 75 commercial canola fields since 2017. This has increased by 24 fields since… Continue reading Saskatchewan Clubroot Distribution Map
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2-Year-Old’s Battle With COVID-19 Was Terrifying Says Mother
Source: Scott Larson, cbc.ca, January 12, 2021 “I drove straight to the ER. I walked through the doors and told them my baby was blue and limp,” said Erin Bruce , the boys mother. On Christmas Day, Erin Bruce and her husband noticed their two-year-old Bobby was tired and cranky. “We put it down to… Continue reading 2-Year-Old’s Battle With COVID-19 Was Terrifying Says Mother
4 Things Kids Need to Know About Money
Responsible spending includes knowing the difference between wants and needs. Back-to-school season, with added expenses and expectations around spending, is the perfect time to not only build your own budget for the year ahead, but also to introduce your own children to the concept of budgeting. The experts at Capital One break down four basic… Continue reading 4 Things Kids Need to Know About Money
Morgan Murray’s Debut Novel Dirty Birds Longlisted for Canada Reads
Morgan Murray’s debut novel Dirty Birds, which begins in Saskatchewan, has been longlisted for the 20th season of CBC’s popular show Canada Reads. Canada Reads, CBC’s annual “battle of the books,” has been getting people excited about books for the past 18 years. Every book that has won Canada Reads has become a national bestseller.… Continue reading Morgan Murray’s Debut Novel Dirty Birds Longlisted for Canada Reads
Sun West School Division’s Wellness Challenge
There has never been a better time for the Sun West School Division to initiate their wellness challenge. With the added stress COVID-19 has placed on everyone, especially the school system, the wellness challenges provide the perfect opportunity to share something that brings joy or sparks an idea. The idea first began during the 2019-2020… Continue reading Sun West School Division’s Wellness Challenge
Ontario Considering Implementing Curfew to Curb Mass Gatherings
Source: Ryan Rocca, globalnews.ca, January 11, 2021 Ontario is expected to release updated COVID-19 modelling on Tuesday, which Ford said will be a “wake up call.” Government sources tell Global News that Ontario is considering implementing a curfew similar to the one in Quebec. The government is reportedly considering having the measures in place from… Continue reading Ontario Considering Implementing Curfew to Curb Mass Gatherings
Former Sask. Highways Minister Says Christmas Travel Was ‘Not a Holiday’
Source: Nigel Maxwell The Canadian Press, globalnews.ca, January 11, 2020 NDP leader Ryan Meili says Hargrave’s cross-border trip was a “slap in the face” to Saskatchewan families who made sacrifices over the holidays. Saskatchewan’s former highways minister says he wishes he could take back a trip he took to California over the Christmas holidays while… Continue reading Former Sask. Highways Minister Says Christmas Travel Was ‘Not a Holiday’
Pelosi Says House ‘Will Proceed’ to Impeach Trump
Source: Rachael D’Amore & David Lao , globalnews.ca, January 11, 2020 House leaders, furious after the insurrection, appear determined to act against Trump despite the short timeline. WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday the House will proceed with legislation to impeach President Donald Trump, calling him a threat to democracy after the… Continue reading Pelosi Says House ‘Will Proceed’ to Impeach Trump
Manitoba Closes Ag Offices, No Job Loss Expected
Source: Robert Arnason, producer.com, January 10, 2020 “The days of farmers dropping into the Manitoba Agriculture office and chatting with a crop adviser over coffee are in the past.” The Manitoba government has restructured its agriculture department following 14 months of planning. It means office closures for 21 communities. The changes were necessary, says minister… Continue reading Manitoba Closes Ag Offices, No Job Loss Expected
Indonesia Passenger Jet Carrying 62 People Goes Missing
Source: Niniek Karmini And Edna Tarigan The Associated Press, globalnews.ca, January 10, 2020 “The plane was carrying 50 passengers and 12 crew members, all Indonesian nationals, including six extra crew for another trip.” A jet carrying 62 people lost contact with air traffic controllers minutes after taking off from Indonesia’s capital on a domestic flight… Continue reading Indonesia Passenger Jet Carrying 62 People Goes Missing