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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Canada concerned as final rule for 'Product of USA' meat labels announced
Canada's federal government as well as organizations representing some the nation's beef producers warn a decision south of the border about "Product of USA" labels on meat, poultry and eggs could dis...
Mar 11, 2024
Province commits $15 million to U of S Global Institute for Food Security
A big funding boost is coming to the University of Saskatchewan's Global Institute for Food Security. The provincial government committed to provide the institute $15 million over five years to help w...
Mar 11, 2024 A $15-million funding boost is coming to the University of Saskatchewan’s Global Institute for Food Security. (650 CKOM file photo)
'Clean slate' to reshape B.C. wine industry, after climate-related catastrophes
The heart of British Columbia's wine industry is reeling after suffering a litany of climate-related hits, resulting in two years of crop losses in the southern Interior. Record-breaking heat. Wildfir...
Mar 11, 2024
Sask. touts significant growth in agri-food exports to India
Saskatchewan's agri-food exports to India grew by more than 71 per cent in 2023. That's according to Saskatchewan's Ministry of Agriculture. The ministry said the province's agri-food exports to India...
Mar 06, 2024 Saskatchewan’s agri-food exports increased by 26 per cent in 2023 over the previous year, the Ministry of Agriculture noted. (650 CKOM file photo)
Alberta outlines five-year, $125M plan to protect communities from drought, floods
CALGARY - The Alberta government is promising $125 million over five years to protect communities against flood and drought. The money was included in last week's provincial budget and, if approved, c...
Mar 04, 2024
B.C.'s 2024 vintage faces wipeout, as wine report predicts up to 99% loss due to cold
KELOWNA, B.C. - Winery owner Rolf de Bruin was well aware of the stakes as temperatures plunged to -24 C in Lillooet, B.C., in mid-January. "It's really painful because there's nothing that you can do...
Feb 15, 2024
B.C. cherry growers 'reeling' after January cold snap that damaged buds
KELOWNA, B.C. - This season will likely be the most challenging cherry growers have ever experienced in British Columbia, a farmer and industry leader says, after a widespread cold snap damaged trees ...
Feb 14, 2024
Sask. sets fourth consecutive record for agri-food exports
Saskatchewan's agri-food exports continue to break records. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Saskatchewan's agri-food exports added up to $20.2 billion in 2023, marking the fourth year of rec...
Feb 08, 2024 Canola seed, canola oil and canola meal were among Saskatchewan's top agri-food exports in 2023. (650 CKOM file photo)
Construction of new pea protein production plant in Yorkton to begin this year
A new pulse plant is coming to Yorkton. On Wednesday, the Louis Dreyfus Company announced a new pea protein isolate production plant at the same site as its existing complex in the southeastern city. ...
Feb 07, 2024 The new plant in Yorkton is expected to employ around 60 people when it's complete. (Louis Dreyfus Company)
B.C.'s dramatic temperature swings put stress on bees and cattle
VANCOUVER - Recent wild temperature swings in British Columbia have raised concerns about the impact on some local animals' health, and potentially their survival. Temperatures in the Fraser Valley ci...
Feb 02, 2024
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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
8:30 - Today is Green Shirt Day, which falls one day after the eighth anniversary of the Humboldt Bus Crash. The anniver...
