Southeast community raises $108,000 for Midale rink projects
Midale saw a good amount of success recently from a yearly auction that brought in over $100,000 help out the community's rink.
The 28th annual M.O.R.E. (Midale Organization for Recreational Expansion) 2000 Inc. fundraising auction brought people into the Harry 'O Memorial Arena for a meal and an auction.
Marnell Eagles, the Midale Recreation Board's chairwoman, says it was quite a success.
Report finds 40% of farm operators will retire by 2033
A recent report by RBC says that in 2033, 40% of Canadian farm operators will retire, placing agriculture on the cusp of one of the biggest labour and leadership transitions in the country’s history.
Over the same period, a shortfall of 24,000 general farm, nursery, and greenhouse workers are expected to emerge.
They also found that 66% of producers do not have a succession plan in place.
The report includes a three-point plan for growth, with goals set for the short, medium, and long term.
Prairie provinces sign MOU on transportation to improve efficiency, harmonize regulations
Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba are coming together with a new focus on transportation across the prairies.
Ministers for highways and transportation in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen economic corridors that support supply chains.
Report finds 40% of farm operators will retire by 2033
A recent report by RBC says that in 2033, 40% of Canadian farm operators will retire, placing agriculture on the cusp of one of the biggest labour and leadership transitions in the country’s history.
Over the same period, a shortfall of 24,000 general farm, nursery, and greenhouse workers are expected to emerge.
They also found that 66% of producers do not have a succession plan in place.
The report includes a three-point plan for growth, with goals set for the short, medium, and long term.
Ministry of Environment releases 2023-24 anglers guide
Anglers will have some material to read up on as the provincial government has released the 2023-24 Anglers Guide.
The yearly notice, sent out by the Ministry of Environment, contains new information along with other tips.
It's made for both people looking to familiarize the rules for the first time and for those looking to brush up.
Sport Fish Specialist Murray Koob says that there'll always be something new to learn for those who look.
Mask use, distancing and apps changing as SHA facilities return to normal
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is moving back to its routine infection prevention and control protocols starting today.
That includes masking, which will no longer be required for patients/residents, staff, or visitors. Masking will be optional in all SHA facilities including administrative offices, hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.
Personal protective equipment which may include masks, gowns, or gloves, will still be required for staff and visitors during outbreaks or in specific high-risk clinical areas as per SHA infection control policies.
CBSA restores hours for 10 Saskatchewan ports of entry
The CBSA is restoring its border crossing hours across the country, setting those back to where they were before the COVID pandemic.
In the southeast, those will go back to the regular times depending on daylight savings.
CARIEVALE, ESTEVAN HIGHWAY, NORTHGATE, AND OUNGRE
- 8 am to 9 pm (2nd Sunday in March to the first Saturday in November)
- 9 am to 10 pm (remainder of the year)
- 7 days a week
In the southwest, those hours will be adjusted seasonally.
AAFC releases report on response to federal fertilizer emissions reduction target
Agriculture and Agri-Foods Canada has released their What We Heard Report today, the result of consultations on the announced national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
That had the federal government looking at a voluntary 30% reduction in emissions associated with fertilizer application by 2030.
Over 2,000 submissions were received through online consultation, technical workshops, and town hall meetings between March and October 2022, with input being received from farmers, business owners, and members of the public.
SARM happy with healthcare spending, revenue sharing in provincial budget
Saskatchewan municipalities watched as the province released its budget this week, hoping that their wishlist of funding for programs would be fulfilled.
Ray Orb, the president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, said that there were a lot of good things to take from this year's budget.
That includes a raise to the amount of money they'll be receiving from the province.
$2,000 fines handed out for harassing animals with vehicles, which can end badly
Conservation officers are seeing people on vehicles interact with animals "inappropriately" as spring begins and they're calling out that behaviour.
It can be tempting to get a closer look at some of those animals, with some people using ATVs and snowmobiles to chase them down.
Harassing animals can carry a charge in Saskatchewan, costing as much as $2,000 and carrying the possible forfeiture of any vehicle used.