Broadcasters unite across Saskatchewan for province-wide radiothon in support of wildfire evacuees

Saskatchewan Broadcasters unite for province-wide radiothon supporting wildfire evacuees

As wildfires continue to displace families and threaten communities across Saskatchewan, broadcasters from across the province are coming together for a united day of action — a province-wide Radiothon in support of the Canadian Red Cross and wildfire evacuees, happening Thursday, June 12.

Red lentil supply depends on Canada, Australia

 Australia hopes its crop will recover from last year’s drought and frost, while Canada’s production is expected to be down

The 2025-26 red lentil market hinges on what happens with Australia and Canada, say analysts.

If those two countries have average yields, supply and demand will be well balanced, Chuck Penner, an analyst with LeftField Commodity Research, recently told delegates attending the Global Pulse Confederation’s Pulses 25 conference in Singapore.

Good global green lentil production expected this year

Canada and the United States are both looking at sizeable crops, while conditions are also favourable in Russia and Kazakhstan

There is potential for a big increase in green lentil production in 2025-26 after several years of tight supplies, says an analyst.

Canada will lead the way with an estimated 842,000 tonnes of production, Chuck Penner, analyst with LeftField Commodity Research, told delegates attending the Global Pulse Confederation’s Pulses 2025 conference in Singapore.

Canada losing farmland to development as rental costs squeeze farmers

Canada’s dwindling farmland base and rising rental costs threaten the country’s agricultural sustainability, researchers warn

Canada’s agricultural sector faces mounting pressure as the country continues to lose farmland to urban development, while some existing acres sit vacant.

That’s according to new research released by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

Saskatchewan is almost finished seeding

Seeding is nearing completion in the Humboldt area, according to the latest Crop Report from the Ministry of Agriculture. 98 per cent of the crops have been seeded around Humboldt, while the northeastern region is at 99 per cent.  

From the provincial perspective, 97 per cent of the crops have been seeded, which is an increase from 88 per cent last week. The five-year average for this time of year is 95 per cent.  

Canada may struggle to find markets for its peas

Competition for sales is expected to heat up as Russia expects a bigger crop following last year’s disappointing harvest
 

Canada will likely be facing more competition in pea export markets this year.

Russia’s production is expected to rebound after a disappointing 2024-25 harvest, said Gaurav Jain, analyst with AgPulse Analytica.

He is forecasting 5.01 million tonnes of production in 2025-26, up from 3.92 million tonnes last year.

STARS Lottery returns to Saskatchewan with $4 million in prizes and life saving purpose

The STARS Lottery is back in Saskatchewan, bringing more than 2,200 prizes valued at over $4 million, and a renewed call to support life-saving care across the province.

Celebrating 40 years since STARS first began, this year’s lottery includes two grand prize dream homes in Saskatoon and Regina, luxury vehicles, international vacations, and thousands of exciting prizes ranging from electronics to outdoor gear. It’s not just a chance to win, it’s a chance to make a difference.

Funding to Decommission Abandoned Wells in Saskatchewan

Abandoned wells are a significant environmental and safety risk. These wells can act as a conduit and allow contaminated surface water to enter the well and severely impact water quality, posing risk to drinking water supplies, as well as plant, animal and aquatic life.

Abandoned wells, especially large diameter wells, are also physical hazards that can result in injury or death to humans or animals who may accidentally fall in. Proper decommissioning of these wells is crucial to protect our water sources and improve public safety.