Saskatchewan

Do we still need rain? When is it too late for rain and the crops? These are all questions that keep running through my mind, especially when I think about all the hardworking farmers out there preparing for the harvest. The uncertainty of the weather can be so stressful for them. You can let me […]

Star quarterback Nathan Rourke is returning to the CFL’s B.C. Lions after spending the last two seasons in the NFL. The Lions confirmed Rourke’s return in an announcement Tuesday. The 26-year-old Rourke, from Victoria, was the CFL’s outstanding Canadian in 2022 after completing 78.7 per cent of his passes for 3,349 yards and 25 touchdowns over 10 regular-season contests. […]

The country’s two main railways are starting to block shipments ahead of a possible strike or lockout next week. Canadian National Railway Co. says in an internal memo obtained by The Canadian Press that the company has begun to embargo some hazardous goods from the U.S. in anticipation of a work stoppage. CN says it […]

Extreme weather events like fires, floods, heat waves and droughts pose an increasing risk to Canada’s food supply chain, putting pressure on prices all the way to the grocery store shelf, say experts. “Anytime you have major weather-related events, it tends to increase costs,” said Frank Scali, vice-president of industry affairs at Food, Health & […]

MOOSE JAW – Air force officer Micheline Bertrand has been in Moose Jaw for a short while and, based on a volunteer opportunity, believes working here over the next three years will be a great experience. Bertrand became the new chief warrant officer (CWO) at 2 Canadian Forces Flight Training School on July 19 during […]

The country’s labour tribunal says services provided by rail employees do not amount to essential work, opening the gate to a full-fledged strike in less than two weeks. In a pair of rulings Friday, the Canada Industrial Relations Board said a work stoppage would not pose a “serious danger” to public health or safety, despite […]

The Ottawa Redblacks and Saskatchewan Roughriders settled for a 22-22 tie after an eventful overtime Thursday night. A 29-yard Brett Lauther field goal for Saskatchewan appeared to be the winner in the second overtime, and players had started to leave the field while fans had started to walk onto the field when Ottawa challenged for […]

PROVINCE-WIDE– Crops continue to rapidly advance with the increased temperatures and lack of moisture experienced throughout much of the province this past week. Conditions have led to a further decline in yield potential for many crops. Although any moisture received would be too late for advanced crops, producers indicate moisture would still be beneficial for […]

The heatwave that covered all of Saskatchewan may have sped up crop development, but its causing heat stress in some areas. It was discussed on the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable. The guys also shared their thoughts on canola’s tumble on the market and attendance numbers for this year’s Ag in Motion. The SaskAgToday.com Roundtable is produced every […]

We’re back after a two-week break to bring you a post-Ag in Motion edition of the SaskAgToday.com Roundtable. The guys share what stood out to them over the 3-day event near Langham, Saskatchewan. Crop conditions was another topic of discussion with Chief Agricultural Editor Kevin Hursh saying his crops are starting to feel the heat. […]