Scott Boulton

With fall just around the corner, hunters are getting ready to head out into the wilderness to find some game.

Part of that preparation is knowing just what they are and aren't allowed to do according to the province.

As well, the province tends to give an overview ahead of the hunting seasons on what hunters might expect to find.

Travis Williams, Wildlife Allocation Specialist with the Ministry of Environment, says the season will look pretty similar to the past few years.

The federal government announced that it would be supporting Saskatchewan's plans for a small modular reactor, but the province says it's not enough.

The federal minister of energy and resources announced on Saturday that $74 million would be invested into the current SMR plan.

When asked for their response, SaskPower returned the following statement:

With crops dried out for harvest, that can also pose a decent fire risk that farmers in their combines should be ready for.

Whether through a mechanical breakdown, the machinery running too hot, or just a freak accident, fires should be something every farmer is prepared for.

Mike Kwasnica, President of the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs, details some of those tips.

SaskPower is encouraging farmers to make safety a priority this harvest season.

This year, SaskPower has observed 187 incidents involving farm equipment as of August 8, which is up from 169 on the same day last year.

They say it's likely due to seeding and harvest beginning earlier. 2022 had a total of 248 farm-related incidents.

As smoke is once again creeping up around the province, attention should not only be on those with breathing problems but also on pets.

Prairie Animal Health Centre Veterinarian Greg Douglas says that they experience problems with the smoke just like we do.

With crops dried out for harvest, that can also pose a decent fire risk that farmers in their combines should be ready for.

Whether through a mechanical breakdown, the machinery running too hot, or just a freak accident, fires should be something every farmer is prepared for.

Mike Kwasnica, President of the Saskatchewan Association of Fire Chiefs, details some of those tips.

$700,000 is going to agricultural producers and local governments in an effort by the Water Security Agency to support water management projects.

The funding comes from a $1.5 million two-year commitment meant to support agricultural growth and sustainability in the province.

As smoke is once again creeping over the region, attention should not only be on those with breathing problems but also on pets.

Prairie Animal Health Centre Veterinarian Greg Douglas says that they experience problems with the smoke just like we do.

The Government of Saskatchewan is asking for public feedback on employment standards around the province.

That's part of its review of the employment standards provisions in Part II of The Saskatchewan Employment Act and the accompanying regulations.

The federal government has announced new funding for grain research in western Canada focused on a number of topics.

Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, announced the investment of over $4 million to the Western Grains Research Foundation.

That will go towards the WGRF's AgriScience Program – Clusters Component, part of the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership.