Agriculture Sector

• Funding announced for crop-related research in Saskatchewan

  The federal and Saskatchewan governments jointly announced $9.1 million in funding on Tuesday for new crop-related research in the province.

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2022
  
• Biggar, Sask. revitalization project gets backing from agricultural giant Viterra

  Viterra, the nation's largest grain handler, announced they will match donations dollar for dollar up to $50,000 for the project.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2022
  
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• Alberta’s agri-food industry has potential to kick-start economy post pandemic: report

  A report released last week by The School of Public Policy referred to Alberta’s agri-food industry as a "gentle giant that’s about to awaken."

  Environment

  Jul 13, 2021
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• Southern Alberta stakeholders weigh in on Highway 3 twinning project

  In addition to twinning, the province said there will be key intersection improvements, including at Highway 877 at Grassy Lake.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2020
• Canada’s agriculture sector scrambling to offset consequences of COVID-19 crisis

  Canada's agriculture sector is warning of higher prices and potential food shortages if it it isn't designated an essential service and allowed to do business as usual during the COVID-19 crisis.

  Canada

  Mar 26, 2020
• Federal and provincial government invest $5.5M in livestock research

  The Canadian and Saskatchewan governments are investing $5.5 million into livestock research.

  Canada

  Jan 17, 2019
• Saskatchewan sees job numbers rise in 2018

  Saskatchewan saw strong gains for a fifth consecutive month. Year-over-year employment increased by 10,900 jobs from December 2017.

  Canada

  Jan 4, 2019
• Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund Program begins accepting applications

  The Saskatchewan Advantage Innovation Fund (SAIF) started accepting expressions of interest (EOI) on March 19 for its first scheduled intake of 2018.

  Canada

  Mar 19, 2018