By Colby Elford BSc. PAg., Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Moose Jaw When we talk about feed quality, we often focus on protein and energy. While these are very important feed ingredients, they are not the only things that need to be considered when planning for winter feeding. The feed’s fibre value, expressed as Acid… Continue reading Understanding Fibre in the Beef Cow Diet
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Kelly Skappak Knows Cooking
Kelly Skappak knows a thing or two about cooking and creativity. When COVID restrictions made catering for large gatherings impossible, Skappak came up with the idea of creating lunches and they are a hit. Posting dishes such as Moroccan roasted vegetable power bowls, Swedish meatballs with noodles in cream sauce, or broccoli cheddar soup, her dishes… Continue reading Kelly Skappak Knows Cooking
Red Lion Inn: Come Down and See Us, We Are Open!
Come down and have a cold beer, we are OPEN! *As a reminder, we are kindly asking if you feel sick, have flu like symptoms or have been around anyone with COVID-19 that you do not come* For the latest information and for more updates on everything Kindersley ‘Like’ the Kindersley Social Facebook page below…… Continue reading Red Lion Inn: Come Down and See Us, We Are Open!
Sask NDP Wants Province To Implement 15% Cap on Food Delivery Fees
Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, February 24, 2021 Ontario has capped third-party delivery fees to 15 per cent on delivery fees and a cap of 20 per cent inclusive of all fees. The Saskatchewan NDP is calling on the province to cap third-party delivery fees at 15 per cent to help restaurant owners save money. On… Continue reading Sask NDP Wants Province To Implement 15% Cap on Food Delivery Fees
Regina Community Fridge Hopes to Stop Food Insecurity
Source: cbc.ca, December 28, 2020 The outdoor fridge and freezer works in the same way as a little free library. People can donate or take some food from the fridge. A community fridge built in Regina earlier this month needs food donations from local businesses, community organizations and members of the public, organizers say. “Food… Continue reading Regina Community Fridge Hopes to Stop Food Insecurity
Kindersley Christian Fellowship Is Offering Hearty Soup and Bread
The Kindersley Christian Fellowship is offering, at no charge, hearty soup and bread to anyone who may need assistance during this time. If this is of interest to you, please call 306-463-6146 and leave a message or text PRAY4ME to 306-900-4874. For the latest information and for more updates on everything Kindersley ‘Like’ the Kindersley… Continue reading Kindersley Christian Fellowship Is Offering Hearty Soup and Bread
$300,000 Donated to Saskatoon, Regina Foodbanks by Anonymous Donor
Source: ctvnews.ca, September 30, 2020 The donation was made through the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation, and the donor wishes to remain completely anonymous. SASKATOON — A donor has given $300,000 to Food Banks of Saskatchewan while choosing to remain completely anonymous. The donor gave the money in two separate contributions, $100,000 earlier this year followed… Continue reading $300,000 Donated to Saskatoon, Regina Foodbanks by Anonymous Donor
Can You Catch COVID From Food Packaging
Source: bbc.com, August 24, 2020 Traces of the coronavirus were reportedly found on packaging in China recently, on consignments of frozen shrimp and frozen chicken wings from South America. This has again raised questions about whether coronavirus can be transmitted via food packaging. Read the full story here… For the latest information and for more… Continue reading Can You Catch COVID From Food Packaging
Should You Chop?
Source: Catherine Lang, AAg, Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Moose Jaw, August 10, 2020 Knowing the best time to cut your cereal crops for livestock feed can set you up for winter feeding success. According to a Western Beef Development Centre study from 2016, winter feeding costs account for more than two-thirds of the total… Continue reading Should You Chop?
Canadian Canola Prices Soar as Shippers Find Way in to China
Source: Rod Nickel and Hallie Gu Reuters, globalnews.ca, August 10, 2020 Prices of China’s rapeseed oil have also increased partly because of a limited Canadian supply. Canadian canola prices have soared to the highest in nearly two years, despite a diplomatic dispute between Ottawa and Beijing, as exporters find roundabout ways to reach top oilseed… Continue reading Canadian Canola Prices Soar as Shippers Find Way in to China