CFIB survey shows nearly two-thirds of respondents oppose proposed capital gains taxation regulations
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging the federal government to put the brakes on proposed changes to the Capital Gains Tax. Three major changes were contained in last month...
May 12, 2024
Seeding behind normal---but farmers welcome May rainfall
Saskatchewan Agriculture has issued its first crop report of the year---with an initial provincial seeding estimate of 12 per cent complete. That is behind the five-year average of 23 per cent seeded....
May 09, 2024
Rainfall amounts for 48-hour period ending Wednesday morning
Southwest Saskatchewan received a general rain with the largest amounts falling in southeast Alberta. Cypress Hills hits the 75 millimetre mark in our province, but all of the other high rainfall amou...
May 08, 2024
Rainfall amounts until noon Tuesday
These are the official rainfall statistics as reported by Environment and Climate Change Canada:
May 07, 2024
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Lloydminster student wins top Saskatchewan Agriculture scholarship
Marleigh Mann from Lloydminster wrote an essay about the future of sustainable agriculture, promoting innovation and building public trust. Marleigh received a $6,000 scholarship for her post-secondar...
May 07, 2024
Crop hail insurance company freezes premiums for 2024
Insurance companies usually raise premiums in years when an individual files a claim or a large number of claims are filed in a given year. CJWW Agriculture Director Neil Billinger speaks with Bruce L...
May 06, 2024
Farm Credit Canada dispels rumours about moving head office
Farm Credit Canada issued a statement on Thursday saying it is not moving the head office from Regina to Quebec. Farm Credit Canada is a federal crown corporation and is the largest agricultural lende...
May 03, 2024
April weather summary
It was another warmer month than normal with northern areas of the province recording the largest temperature differentials. The following charts were produced by Saskatoon-based meteorologist with En...
May 01, 2024
Confusion over proposed changes to capital gains tax
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will be tabling a bill to pass a wide range of measures promised in the April 16th federal budget. Not included in the 663 page document ar...
May 01, 2024
Showers coming to the Prairies this week
A series of weaker low pressure systems will bring precipitation to Western Canada and will provide some much needed moisture for seeding. Scott Kehler is the chief scientist and president of Weatherl...
Apr 29, 2024