Oil & Gas

The Mankota Stockmen’s Weigh Co. held an all class cow and yearling sale on March 17 with 1,446 head sold including over 1,100 yearlings. Cows weighing 1,333 lbs. on average sold for an average $98.09 per cwt from a low of $5 to a high of $110.

Tourism Saskatchewan announced that 27 businesses earned the Employer of Choice designation for 2017, including Canalta Hotels two facilities in Weyburn, the Canalta Hotel and the Ramada Hotel.

A total of 12,772 head of cattle were sold in Saskatchewan the week ending February 24. This is down from 13,406 head sold the previous week, and down from 17,210 head the same week a year ago.

R. French Transport returns to growth mode

Arcola – Things are picking up for Eagle Oilfield Services Ltd. of Arcola. “We’re moving lots of used iron, moving some new iron,” said Micky Grimes, president, on Feb. 8. “Trucks are staying busy. It seems to be picking up. It’s not crazy.

Skilled pump techs will bring in business

Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart was in Melville on February 23 to announce the new 2017 crop insurance program. There are a few changes coming to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance coverage for the coming crop year.

Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced details of the 2017 Crop Insurance Program.

President's Dinner

Assiniboia and district have been enjoying unseasonably warm weather in February with highs above zero and reaching above 10 Celsius.