Sask. irrigation analysis finds economic benefit
The Western Producer Rehabilitating the Westside Irrigation Project at Lake Diefenbaker will boost gross domestic product by at least $5.9 billion over 50 years, according to the Saskatchewan government. It […]
Network promotes better farm drainage communication
The Western Producer “When it comes to drainage management and irrigation, I think we have a lot of leaders and experts across the province but not necessarily communicating all the […]
Sask. ‘moving forward’ with $1.15B Lake Diefenbaker Irrigation Project despite incomplete feasibility study
CBC The government of Saskatchewan says it is “moving forward with constructing” a $1.15-billion irrigation project, despite having never completed or publicly released a feasibility study that was supposed to […]
Muskoday First Nation celebrates opening of new water treatment plant
Water Canada Muskoday First Nation, located in Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan, marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art water treatment plant on August 15, 2024. […]
Key water infrastructure projects launching in Southwest Saskatchewan
Water Canada The Water Security Agency (WSA) is set to invest over $2 million in the design and construction of five critical water infrastructure projects across Southwest Saskatchewan. These initiatives […]
In Saskatchewan, North America’s largest inland river delta is under threat
CBC Carriere, who is from Cumberland House Cree Nation in northern Saskatchewan, is one of many trappers, environmentalists and First Nations leaders raising concerns over the deterioration of the ecosystem. […]
Hopes of bumper crop evaporate
The Western Producer A prolonged hot and dry spell has withered notions of a Prairie-wide bumper crop. Click here to read the story. Click the following link for more […]
Stantec and MPE engineering firms selected for Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project
Water Canada This week, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the awarding of the next planning and engineering design work for Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (WIRP) to Prairie Engineering Partners, a […]
Star Blanket Cree Nation lifts long-term drinking water advisory
Water Canada A new state-of-the-art water treatment plant is providing clean drinking water to all homes and supporting Star Blanket Cree Nation in living without a drinking water advisory for […]
Sask. government researching water quality with ag tech
The Western Producer A new research project from Saskatchewan government is focusing on technology with ag tech company FarmSimple. Click here to read the story.
