Murray Wood: Signs of spring appearing in Saskatchewan
Murray Wood says signs of spring were all over the place on the weekend, even though the forecast remains wintery for th...
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End of cool, rainy weather could be on the way in Saskatchewan
As the calendar switches from June to July, many Saskatchewan residents are still wondering when summer is going to start. June brought cooler than normal temperatures to the province, along with some...
Jul 03, 2024 According to Environment Canada's David Phillips, the cool, rainy weather could soon be coming to an end in the province. (Lara Fominoff/650 CKOM)
Farmers weather stormy week, cool temps slow crop development
It was a mixed bag of weather around Saskatchewan this week as farmers dealt with storms, hail, and cool temperatures that slowed down crop development. According to the weekly crop report from the Sa...
Jun 27, 2024
Davidson area farmer expects crops to recover after severe storm
Friday's storm west of Davidson caused some trouble for Brett Siroski, of Siroski Simmentals. His farm, about seven kilometres west of the town, was hit by rain and hail, and the area was placed under...
Jun 27, 2024
Minister wants B.C. to be model for aquaculture as it moves to containment
VANCOUVER - Federal Fisheries Minister Diane Lebouthillier says the country's "strict rules" on banning open-net salmon farming are necessary, since the goal is to make British Columbia "a model" in g...
Jun 20, 2024
Seeding 'virtually complete,' but wet weather causes issues for Sask. farmers
Seeding is "virtually complete" across Saskatchewan, but excess moisture after the wet spring is causing issues for some producers. According to the Ministry of Agriculture's weekly crop report, which...
Jun 20, 2024
Canada's Farm Show links Canadian farmers with international companies
International companies are looking to provide Canadian farmers with their products at Canada's Farm Show in Regina. The U.K.-founded 4B Components provides grain farmers with hazard monitoring system...
Jun 19, 2024 International companies are connecting directly with Saskatchewan producers at Canada's Farm Show in Regina. (Kaleb Sebastian/980 CJME)
Agriculture Minister David Marit optimistic about impact of rain on crops
A hot topic at Canada's Farm Show this week has been the amount of rain falling on the province. The province has seen an uncharacteristically soggy spring leading up to the 47th edition of the show t...
Jun 18, 2024 Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said he's optimistic about this year's crops despite some local issues caused by recent rains. (Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Cow euthanized after creating 'public safety risk' in Moose Jaw: Police
A wayward cow was put down in Moose Jaw on Wednesday after it began behaving aggressively, running through residential yards and damaging a vehicle. According to police, the bovine was seen at various...
Jun 13, 2024 According to police, the cow was aggressive, and ran through residential yards before it was put down. (650 CKOM file photo)
Seeding wraps up in Saskatchewan as rain causes issues: Crop Report
Seeding is nearly complete in Saskatchewan, but rainfall over the past week continued to create issues for producers in some parts of the province. According to the provincial crop report from the Min...
Jun 13, 2024
Conservatives oppose Liberal tax changes that include adjustment to capital gains tax
OTTAWA - A motion increasing the proportion of capital gains that are taxed in Canada easily passed the House of Commons Tuesday, as the governing Liberals and Conservatives traded barbs about whether...
Jun 11, 2024
OPINION
Sarah Mills: Cancelled ferries on west coast put the short Saskatchewan commutes into perspective
Using the ferry system is a great way to enjoy BC from the water, but Sarah Mills says recent issues have had a big impa...
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The Evan Bray Show - Tuesday, April 7
On Tuesday's show, Evan marks Green Shirt Day , talks youth crime and justice on the Round Table of Justice and anticipa...