Parts of Prairies see one-third of normal rain in June
The Western Producer Drought was a mixed bag for Prairie producers, with not much room for improvement promised by the July forecasts. Precipitation levels were highly variable last month with […]
‘Everything is dying’: Prairie farmers, crops struggling with yearly droughts
Sask Today It’s the ninth year in a row Quinton Jacksteit’s farm has experienced drought. The southwest Saskatchewan farmer, who also is the reeve for the Rural Municipality of Big […]
Recent rain offers some hope for Prairie forages
The Western Producer It may have been spotty in parts, but forage producers across the Prairies received much-needed rainfall late last month to help ailing hay stands. How much good […]
Rain salvages growing season in West-Central Saskatchewan
The Western Producer Dean Roberts, who farms north of Kindersley, Sask., is now cautiously optimistic about his 2025 crop. Prior to June 20, some crops on his farm were running […]
Resident raises health concerns about Cenovus well leak in Saskatchewan
CBC Cenovus Energy Inc. is facing questions over a well leak at a thermal facility in western Saskatchewan, where an area resident says some are concerned about their health. Mylan […]
Saskatchewan increases inspection stations
Water Canada Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) can be accidentally spread through recreational activities such as boating and fishing. AIS refers to plants, fish, invertebrates, and diseases that are not natural […]
Saskatchewan First Nation taking government to court, claiming failure to protect river delta
Groundwater The Cumberland House Cree Nation in northeastern Saskatchewan is taking the province to court, alleging it has failed to uphold treaty obligations to protect the Saskatchewan River system. The […]
Soil moisture ‘precarious’ in parts of Saskatchewan
The Western Producer The good news for farmers in Saskatchewan’s northern grain belt is that showers are forecast over the Father’s Day weekend. The bad news? If those showers don’t […]
Mountain snowpack melts early
The Western Producer John Pomeroy hinted during a beef conference in March that there could be a possible water shortage in parts of Saskatchewan and Alberta this year. Those murmurs […]
Saskatoon’s third flood control project complete
Water Canada Residents in Saskatoon’s Avalon neighbourhood can look forward to reduced flood risk as the City of Saskatoon officially opens the newly upgraded Weaver Park dry storm pond. The […]