RMs force change to wildfire act
by Gaven Crites The provincial government’s new Wildfire Act is moving forward – minus a controversial condition which would have seen RMs responsible for the cost of fighting wildfires within a 4.5-kilometre burning permit area on privately owned and occupied Crown land in their jurisdiction. The condition drew sharp criticism from members of the Saskatchewan … Read more
Late spring delays seeding
By Phil Ambroziak Meadow Lake and area farmers aren’t ready to give up hope – at least not yet. In spite of ongoing cool weather and the remnants of snow still covering most fields throughout the Northwest, area producers remain optimistic a modest harvest will still await them come the end of this year’s crop … Read more
$4.9 million for OSB mill
By Phil Ambroziak Embracing change and adapting with the times are two important elements of ongoing business success. That’s the message Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Rob Clarke expressed last week when he announced $4.9 million in federal funding for Tolko Industries’ Meadow Lake OSB. The funding – which came through the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation … Read more
Growing for the future: Construction begins on market garden facility
By Phil Ambroziak Flying Dust First Nation is enjoying the fruits of its labour. Last week, work began on a new, 4,000-square-foot storage facility for the Flying Dust Riverside Market Garden. Located east of Meadow Lake, the garden has been operational for close to five years and continues to grow both in size and in … Read more
Drivers rake in the dough: Nolin pleased with Calgary Stampede auction results
By Gaven Crites Meadow Lake and area wagon drivers took in a combined $590,000 at the GMC Rangeland Derby Canvas Auction in Calgary last week. Rapid View area resident Vern Nolin led that pack with a $100,000 sponsorship for the 2013 Calgary Stampede in July. The average bid March 21 was down from last year, … Read more
Planting the seeds for a better tomorrow
By Phil Ambroziak The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture believes producers throughout the Northwest should reap what they sow. That’s why the provincial body once again decided to host its annual Agriculture Information Day, this time at the Lions Hall in Goodsoil March 13. Featuring eight guest speakers, including Amber Bernauer and Dave Cubbon of Cavalier … Read more
More cases of swamp fever detected in the Northwest
By Gaven Crites Federal regulators confirmed at least 10 new cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in the Meadow Lake area. The animals were found on two different premises and represent the only positive cases confirmed in the province for February. Commonly known as swamp fever, EIA is a viral disease that attacks the immune … Read more
Swamp fever on the rise in the Northwest
By Gaven Crites The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed eight positive cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA) in the Meadow Lake area last month. Commonly known as swamp fever, the disease is potentially fatal and attacks the immune system of horses, donkeys and mules. The eight horses were found on three separate properties in … Read more
New official community plan for RM of Loon Lake
by Phil Ambroziak It’s been a long time in coming. The RM of Loon Lake hasn’t updated its official community plan since 1992, a document RM officials describe as an essential piece of the municipal development puzzle. All of that will soon change, however, as the RM prepares to enter the final stages of a … Read more
