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Tim Horton's goat was kidnapped, says U of S rodeo team

By Kelly MaloneA goat whose weekend ended with an "arrest" in a Martensville Tim Hortons was allegedly kidnapped from a nearby rodeo.RCMP were called out to remove the disobedient "kid" who was taking...

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Trans-Pacific Partnership without Canada would have dire consequences: Brad Wall

By Lisa SchickSaskatchewan's government is all for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, according to the premier, who say if Canada isn't involved, the consequences could be dire.  In a statement release...

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Sask. harvest nearly done thanks to dry weather

By Lisa SchickHarvest is well on its way to being done in many parts of Saskatchewan.  Dry weather this week has helped spur things along. Across the province, 74 per cent of crops are in the bin, with...

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Impact of TPP unknown for Sask. dairy sector

By Brent BoskerSaskMilk is calling the Trans Pacific Partnership (TTP) a "draw" for dairy farmers in Saskatchewan.The deal reached Monday reduces or eliminates barriers on a staggering array of...

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Regina candidate says NDP will save Indian Head Tree Nursery, review rail costs

By Adriana ChristiansonThe federal NDP is making an election promise to reopen the century-old tree nursery at Indian Head."We've committed to opening it on a cost-recovery basis to be operated either...

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Renowned ecologist brings responsible environmentalism message to Saskatoon

By Brent BoskerA renowned environmentalist is in Saskatoon today to give a talk about the future of agriculture in a growing world.Greenpeace co-founder Patrick Moore said a century ago most of the...

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Sask. not affected by U.S. pumpkin shortage

By Ashley WillsA pumpkin shortage is expected to hit the United States this fall after a poor growing season, but there are plenty to carve and cook in Saskatchewan.Joan Merrill, co-owner of Robertson...

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Regina Farmers' Market wraps up outdoors for the year

By Kevin MartelWith the Thanksgiving weekend here, many people took advantage of the final outdoor Regina Farmers' Market of the year.A number of people lined City Square Plaza Saturday to stock up on...

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3 girls dead after suffocating in truck loaded with canola

By Canadian PressThree young girls have been killed in a farm accident near Withrow, Alta.Rocky Mountain House RCMP say the three girls were playing on a loaded truck of canola at a family farm on...

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Harvest nearly done in Saskatchewan

By CJME NewsHarvest is nearly wrapped up, with 91 per cent of the 2015 crop now combined, slightly behind the five-year average of 93 per cent.Of the crops, 95 per cent of durum, 93 per cent of barley,...

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Legislation introduced for farmland ownership in Saskatchewan

By Brant HiltonThere will soon be some new rules and regulations regarding who can own farmland in Saskatchewan.  On Tuesday, Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart introduced amendments to The Saskatchewan...

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Saskatchewan harvest 97% done

By Brant HiltonSaskatchewan farmers are almost finished harvest with 97 per cent of the crop in the bin -- up from 91 per cent last week.  According to Saskatchewan Agriculture's Weekly Crop Report,...

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A lentil libation: Regina's Rebellion Brewery debuts new beer

By Andrew ShepherdFarmers who grow lentils can now knock back a beer made with their product.  A new lentil cream ale is now made at Regina's Rebellion Brewery. The Saskatchewan-grown pulse replaces...

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Regina gets ready for Agribition 2015

By Adriana ChristiansonLivestock trailers and tractors are rolling into Regina as the farm moves to the city for Agribition week.Western Canadian Agribition CEO Marty Seymour says all hands will be on...

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Agribition an important part of the year for farmers

By Lisa SchickWith hay on the floors, cows sharing the aisles with people, and a certain smell in the air, the Canadian Western Agribition is all set to go.  On Sunday, the finishing touches were being...

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Some Saskatchewan products a surprise at Agribition

By Lisa SchickThere are certain things a person expects to see at the Western Canadian Agribition like cows, horses and all sorts of gigantic machinery. But there are several exhibits that come from...

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Agribition preparing for some changes in 2016

By Lisa SchickAll that's left now is the cleanup after another successful year for the Canadian Western Agribition - but the 46th year is going to look a bit different.Stewart Stone, president of the...

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GRAPHIC PHOTOS: Farmer finds cow guts, no cow near Weyburn

By Lisa SchickThere was nothing left of the cow, but its insides.Roy Goodwin's father found the gruesome mess Wednesday morning.Goodwin and his father raise cattle near Weyburn. On Wednesday, Roy's...

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By the numbers: Agribition celebrates a successful 2015

By CJME NewsThe Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) saw its highest attendance in five years in 2015.On Friday, the CWA released its attendance numbers for the 45th edition of Agribition saying it saw...

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Moisture levels normal as Saskatchewan heads into winter

By CJME NewsSaskatchewan's moisture level is right about where it normally is as we head into winter.On Thursday, the Water Security Agency released its 2015 Conditions at Freeze-Up Report which shows...

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