David Marit

• Sask. minister apologizes for nominating man with assault charges for public service medal

  Jim Wickett was nominated for the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal after he was charged with assaulting his wife and possessing a firearm without a licence.

  Canada

  Apr 18, 2023
  
• Saskatchewan minister nominated man charged with assaulting wife for public service medal

  Jim Wickett, treasurer and secretary and former chairman of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, a farm advocacy organization, pleaded guilty to assault.

  Crime

  Apr 17, 2023
  
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• Crop insurance enrolment extended in Saskatchewan due to supply-chain issues

  Officials said they extended the deadline due to supply-chain issues posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Canada

  Mar 14, 2022
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• Saskatchewan crop insurance coverage, premiums increasing in 2022

  Details of the 2022 crop insurance program in Saskatchewan were released on Tuesday, after approximately 30,000 claims were processed in 2021.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2022
• 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
• Many Saskatchewan farmers unable to fill grain contracts: industry survey

  The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan says more than 200 producers responded to its survey, highlighting the significant impact drought had on the industry.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2021
• Agribition kicks off 50th show with Burning of the Brand, renewed government partnership

  The Burning of the Brand officially kicked off the 50th edition of the Canadian Western Agribition on Monday morning in Regina.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2021
• Saskatchewan details aid for livestock producers affected by drought

  Details have been released by the Saskatchewan government regarding an initiative to help offset costs faced by livestock producers during the current drought.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2021
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• $119M pledged by Saskatchewan government to help drought-affected livestock producers

  Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit said livestock producers are struggling as he announced $119 million in direct support under the AgriRecovery program.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2021
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• Saskatchewan government announces aid for livestock producers struggling with drought

  The province estimates that the new measures, offered through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Program, could cost over $100 million.

  Canada

  Jul 14, 2021