‘It could mean another $40 a month’: Carbon price increase hits Saskatchewan pumps
"For Canadians, it's going to mean another $8 to $10 increase in what they are putting in their tank every week," said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy.
Canada
Apr 1
Saskatchewan budget leaves producers with questions as potential drought looms
The budget includes increases in the overall funding put towards agriculture, as well as for risk management measures like crop insurance.
Canada
Mar 23
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, Feb. 5
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, Feb. 5.
Canada
Feb 5
Alberta government announces new rules for renewables projects as moratorium ends
The industry was caught off guard last August by the UCP government's move to impose a temporary moratorium on new wind and solar approvals.
Politics
Feb 28
EU farmers are protesting climate change regulations. Could Canadians join them?
European farmers have protested higher costs, lower profits and climate change regulations for months. Could Canadian producers also blockade ports?
Canada
Feb 19
Dry and mild Saskatchewan winter could spell disaster for crop and cattle producers
Saskatchewan is seeing a milder winter with less snowfall, but that could spell disaster for crop and cattle producers.
Canada
Jan 31
Farmers maintain optimism for spring seeding despite winter drought
As 81 per cent of Canada's farmland experiences dry conditions, farmers remain hopeful that winter will still bring some snow to help keep the ground moist for spring.
Canada
Jan 6
Saskatchewan farmers, producers breaking stigma on mental well-being
As stressors like weather and disease continue to affect farmers and producers year after year, the spotlight turns to their mental wellbeing.
Canada
Dec 17, 2023
Saskatchewan GDP growth to surpass national average in 2024: forecast
According to Deloitte Canada, Saskatchewan's GDP growth is forecasted to surpass the national average in 2024.
Economy
Jan 5
Regina Mayor reflects on issues this year in municipal politics
The Regina Mayor sits downs with Global News’ Brenden Purdy to discuss a range of issues that occurred throughout the year and how the City responded in those situations.
Politics
Dec 28, 2023
Farmers suggest more drought precautions following provincial budget hit
"We need to do some work on the livestock side so that we aren't having these AgriRecovery settlements that aren't budgeting for," said Ian Boxall with APAS.
Environment
Nov 30, 2023
What is biomass? The latest fuel source to get clean tech tax credits
Canada plans on expanding its clean technology and electricity tax credits to biomass fuel, which is most commonly made from waste from lumber operations.
Environment
Nov 26, 2023
Ag producers in Saskatchewan call for barn heating exemption to be implemented
Agricultural producers in Saskatchewan are calling for Bill C-234 to move forward in its original state after an amendment was made that no longer covered barn heating fuels.
Politics
Oct 31, 2023
How Alberta became a green energy leader then squandered it
Canada’s oil and gas province quietly became a wind and solar powerhouse, then hit the brakes. What happens now?
Features
Nov 4, 2023
Seaway strike puts Saskatchewan’s international reputation at risk, producers say
The St. Lawrence Seaway strike across Ontario and Quebec is raising concerns among Saskatchewan producers who heavily rely on the seaway for exporting their goods and commodities.
Canada
Oct 25, 2023
Feds announce $219 million in drought relief for farmers and ranchers across Sask and western Canada
The federal government announcing $219 million to support farmers and ranchers in western Canada.
Canada
Oct 22, 2023
National Farmers Union regional coordinator says climate change goals still attainable
While the government of Saskatchewan and the opposition say the federal emissions goals are unattainable, an NFU regional coordinator thinks we could still meet that goal.
Environment
Sep 12, 2023
Record-breaking payments handed out to Saskatchewan producers battling drought
Over 90 per cent of insured acres insured by the Forage Rainfall Insurance Program have received payment, totalling $60.4 million across the province.
Canada
Sep 5, 2023
Sask. government announces additional support for drought-plagued ranchers
Saskatchewan is offering extra drought relief for livestock producers and farmers struggling through harvest.
Canada
Aug 21, 2023
Sask. has fewest people considering environmental impacts of food choices
Sylvain Charlebois said drought and floods can impact productivity, saying prices could increase for some food as a result of supply issues.
Environment
Aug 17, 2023