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Gardener's Notebook - Enthusiastic gardener's are starting their seeds

Gardener's Notebook - Enthusiastic gardener's are starting their seeds

The longer days are finally hinting at the promise of spring, even if the thermometer says winter is still firmly in place, for a while, anyway! I know some enthusiastic gardeners are thinking about starting some seeds, or have started them already.
RSM begins construction of new gallery

RSM begins construction of new gallery

'HOME: Life in the Anthropocene' set to open in 2022
Canadian Western Agribition unveils the Top 50 most influential people in Canadian agriculture

Canadian Western Agribition unveils the Top 50 most influential people in Canadian agriculture

Regina, Saskatchewan - Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) is celebrating Canada's Ag Day by unveiling a diverse group of industry leaders for the first-ever "Top 50 in Canadian Agriculture" campaign.
Some road users weren’t interested in following the rules at intersections

Some road users weren’t interested in following the rules at intersections

992 intersection tickets issued in January, most for disobeying stop signs, red lights
Punnichy's Straker earns folk music recognition

Punnichy's Straker earns folk music recognition

Jeffrey Straker, who was raised on a grain farm four miles east of Punnichy, SK. has been performing music for years.
Canada’s environment minister names expert group on net-zero emissions

Canada’s environment minister names expert group on net-zero emissions

The federal environment minister has named a group of outside experts who will advise him on the best way Canada can get its carbon pollution to net-zero by 2050.
Programs that benefit producers and the environment are win-win: DU

Programs that benefit producers and the environment are win-win: DU

Whoever said “the grass is greener on the other side” must have been standing in Alberta or Manitoba. In 2020, Saskatchewan producers seeded a record-breaking 25,000 acres of grass through Ducks Unlimited Canada’s (DUC’s) Forage Program.
Break and enter at Quappelle library: Indian Head RCMP

Break and enter at Quappelle library: Indian Head RCMP

The Indian Head RCMP are investigating a break and enter that occurred to the library in Quappelle sometime over the night of Feb. 25, or the morning of Feb. 26. The suspect(s) gained access through the main doors and caused some damage while inside.
No consent, no exploration, FSIN tells North Sask. miner

No consent, no exploration, FSIN tells North Sask. miner

A First Nation with some of the richest uranium deposits in northern Saskatchewan wants an exploration company off its land.
Spring Expo and Spring 4-H Show cancelled for 2021

Spring Expo and Spring 4-H Show cancelled for 2021

The Yorkton Exhibition Association (YEA) has postponed two of it regular spring events. In a press release the YEA noted it "takes the threat of COVID-19 seriously, and the health and safety of our patrons and staff is paramount.
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