The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announced that 32 Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects and 6 Strategic Field Program (SFP) projects received more than $1.4 million in […]
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Federal government to match Red Cross donations to help wildfire victims
The federal government says it will match donations made to the Canadian Red Cross as wildfires tear across the Prairies, forcing thousands from their homes. This story is posted at CBC.ca. Original […]
Premiers express optimism after pitching major projects to Carney
Unity was a recurring theme coming out of the first ministers’ meeting in Saskatoon on Monday. Premiers met with Prime Minister Mark Carney to pitch their ideas for “nation-building projects” and […]
Ontario signs deals with Saskatchewan, P.E.I. and Alberta to reduce trade barriers
Amid economic uncertainty in Canada due in part to U.S. tariffs, the Ontario government has reached agreements with Saskatchewan, Alberta and P.E.I. with the aim of taking steps to reduce […]
Canadians have ‘generational opportunity,’ Sask. Premier Moe says after first ministers’ meeting
Priorities at the meeting included infrastructure projects, removing tariffs on agricultural products. This story is posted at CBC.ca. Original Post: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/first-ministers-conference-1.7546019?cmp=rss
Agriculture Student Scholarship recipients announced in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded the Agriculture Student Scholarship. Original Post: https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2025/05/agriculture-student-scholarship-recipients-announced-in-saskatchewan.html
AgriStability enrolment deadline extended to July 31, 2025 (Saskatchewan)
Today, Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison, along with federal, provincial, and territorial governments, announced the AgriStability enrolment deadline for the existing 2025 program year is extended (without penalty) from April […]
Government of Canada invests in RCMP Heritage Centre
Funding of $3M will help ensure continued growth of popular tourist attraction Original Post: https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-rcmp-heritage-centre.html
Government of Canada invests in agricultural manufacturing and agri-food sectors in Saskatchewan
Over $3.2 million will boost agri-food processing and ag manufacturing across Saskatchewan Original Post: https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/03/government-of-canada-invests-in-agricultural-manufacturing-and-agri-food-sectors-in-saskatchewan.html
Canada settles Agricultural Benefits specific claims with fourteen First Nations under Treaties 4 and 6
Honourable Gary Anandasangaree, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, would like to acknowledge the settlement of Agricultural Benefit Claims […]
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce continued commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program
Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison announced continued funding and commitment through the 2025 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan […]
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest $14.7 million in crop research
Today, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced a total of $14.7 million to support crop-related research in 2024. Original Post: https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2024/01/governments-of-canada-and-saskatchewan-invest-147-million-in-crop-research.html
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest over $6 million in livestock and forage research
A total of $6.8 million in funding was announced today by Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit for livestock and forage research […]
Eligibility area expansion and deadline extension for 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program
Today, Agriculture and Agri-Food (AAFC) Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced updates to Saskatchewan’s 2023 Canada-Saskatchewan Feed Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC). […]
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan announce 2024 Crop Insurance Program enhancements
Today, federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister (AAFC) Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced details of the 2024 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation […]
Government of Canada supports decarbonization initiative to assist Saskatchewan businesses
Over $700,000 invested by PrairiesCan in North Saskatoon Business Association Original Post: https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2025/01/government-of-canada-supports-decarbonization-initiative-to-assist-saskatchewan-businesses.html
Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan invest in crop research
Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan’s Minister of Agriculture Daryl Harrison today announced a total of $9.4 million in funding for crop-related research, in addition to […]
Saskatchewan’s New Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Announced
The mentee and mentor pairing for the Saskatchewan Next Gen Agriculture Mentorship Program Cohort Six was announced today in Regina. Original Post: https://www.canada.ca/en/agriculture-agri-food/news/2024/12/saskatchewans-new-next-gen-agriculture-mentorship-program-cohort-announced.html
Minister Vandal announces investments in agriculture and agri-food in Saskatchewan
Over $10 million through PrairiesCan for organizations and businesses in Saskatchewan will seed new growth Original Post: https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/news/2024/11/minister-vandal-announces-investments-in-agriculture-and-agri-food-in-saskatchewan.html
Federal government invests in transportation infrastructure for communities in rural Saskatchewan
The federal government is investing more than $4.4 million in transportation infrastructure projects across rural Saskatchewan. Original Post: https://www.canada.ca/en/housing-infrastructure-communities/news/2024/09/federal-government-invests-in-transportation-infrastructure-for-communities-in-rural-saskatchewan.html