Farmers urged to focus on everyday safety during Canadian Agricultural Safety Week
From livestock handling and farm machinery to rail crossings and emergency planning, safety must remain a constant priority on Canadian farms.
Farmers have until March 31 to revise crop insurance contracts
Farmers have until March 31 to apply, reinstate, cancel or revise their Saskatchewan crop insurance contracts for the 2026 growing season.
Churchill shipping study expected to wrap up by end of March
A study assessing the potential to increase shipments through Churchill is expected to conclude by the end of March.
FCC campaign helps deliver 635 million meals to Canadians in need
People, companies and other organizations assembled 635 million meals for Canadians in need during Farm Credit Canada’s Drive Away Hunger campaign.
Women’s farm work often goes unseen, safety campaign says
Women remain essential to the success of Canadian farms, but much of their contribution still goes unrecognized, according to material released for Canadian Agricultural Safety Week.
Prairie grower groups fund research projects targeting canola diseases
Three projects intended to deal with the canola disease verticillium stripe stand out among 11 research programs that a prairie growers consortium is funding this year.
Canada’s beef herd responding to expansion signals
The numbers are in and it’s official – Canada’s beef herd is growing for the first time since 2018. “The market has been extremely strong, and rightfully so. There's some profit potential…
Fire prevention on the farm
Farms contain many fire hazards; even one small spark can quickly lead to devastating losses. Use this 10-step checklist to help keep your farm fire-free.
Looking forward to the promising future of China–Canada Agricultural Cooperation
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, accompanied by Premier Scott Moe, paid a successful visit to China in January. During the visit, the two sides issued a joint statement…
Researcher warns prairie wild pig populations growing despite eradication claims
Canada’s wild pig problem may be more difficult to eradicate than some organizations acknowledge. Researchers studying the invasive species say populations continue to expand…
High insect pest pressure reported across Saskatchewan in 2025
Workers found significant levels of grasshoppers in west-central Saskatchewan and strong populations of bertha armyworm moths and cabbage seedpod weevils in much of the province last year.
Baba to be inducted posthumously into Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame
Jim Baba, a longtime leader in Canadian baseball whose career began in Kindersley, Sask., will be inducted posthumously into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in 2026.
Leader Junior Boys Curling Championship
Leader’s junior boys curling team captured the SWAC Junior District championship in Gull Lake on Feb. 27–28, defeating Herbert in the final.
Memories of prairie childhood shared by Eatonia seniors
EATONIA — Two residents of Eatonia Oasis Living recently shared stories of growing up on the prairies, offering a glimpse into rural life from nearly a century ago.
Stock growers oppose expanded traceability rules at SSGA semi-annual meeting
Saskatchewan cattle producers are calling on federal regulators to halt proposed expansions to livestock traceability requirements, following debate and resolutions passed…
Train plunge marks dramatic moment in Saskatoon history
On March 4, 1912, one of Saskatoon’s railway bridges collapsed while a train was crossing it. The Canadian Northern Railway bridge gave way beneath the CNR sleeper…
Leader Arts Council brings music to long-term care residents
The Leader and District Arts Council brought live music to long-term care residents in Leader on the afternoon of Feb. 27, ahead of a community concert later that evening at the Leader Community Hall.
Kindersley author Kelly Jean Ranger turns cancer journey into inspiration for books
KINDERSLEY — A cancer journey that lasted more than a year and a half inspired Kindersley resident Kelly Jean Ranger to pursue a lifelong dream of writing and publishing books.
Voices shine at St. Paul’s recital
Sopranos Shania Sanville, centre, and Arielle McKinnon perform during a voice recital featuring classical art songs, opera and musical theatre at St. Paul’s United Church on March 6…
Party lines connected rural communities long before social media
Up until the late 1960s, wooden hand-cranked telephones were a common fixture in many homes. A photo of one of the antique devices recently posted on the Historic Saskatchewan…