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Saskatchewan’s oil drilling has stopped completely, and oil production is down 28.2 per cent

Saskatchewan’s oil drilling has stopped completely, and oil production is down 28.2 per cent

In recent years, by mid-July there would be 30 to 50 drilling rigs working throughout Saskatchewan. Nearly all would be drilling for oil, but one or two would be drilling for potash or helium.
Quick Dick McDick compares moving oats by canoe to moving Canadian oil through the Panama Canal

Quick Dick McDick compares moving oats by canoe to moving Canadian oil through the Panama Canal

If you had to move some oats from your farm near Tuffnell, would you drive it by direct route, then put it through a pipe (an auger) to deliver it? Or would you haul it in the exact opposite direction, take a five-gallon pail of those oats, put it on
Crop conditions improve with rainfall in SE Saskatchewan

Crop conditions improve with rainfall in SE Saskatchewan

The conditions of the various crops in the southeast region have improved with most local areas receiving rainfall in the past week, including this canola field on Friday near Weyburn.
Innovations, knowledge for the farm at online Ag in Motion

Innovations, knowledge for the farm at online Ag in Motion

Farmers looking for new equipment, innovative products, crop research and agribusiness management tips will find all that, and more, at this summer’s Ag in Motion Discovery Plus.
New app helps out Saskatchewan farmers’ mental health

New app helps out Saskatchewan farmers’ mental health

An app developed in Saskatchewan meant to help out farmers’ mental health is receiving some support from the Government of Saskatchewan.
Much-needed rain arrives to help southeast area crops develop

Much-needed rain arrives to help southeast area crops develop

Rainfall in the past week has greatly improved moisture conditions for crops in the southeast region, as most crops are developing normally for this time of year.
Sask. minister of Energy and Resources reacts to pipeline chaos in U.S.

Sask. minister of Energy and Resources reacts to pipeline chaos in U.S.

The last week of June and first week of July have been figurative chaos for pipelines in the United States, and some of that chaos has a direct impact on Canadian oil production and transportation.
Enbridge Line 5 closure in Michigan could impact Saskatchewan oil production

Enbridge Line 5 closure in Michigan could impact Saskatchewan oil production

A damaged screw anchor for an underwater pipeline in the Great Lakes could impact Saskatchewan’s oil production.

Provincial government investing in methane emission reduction research

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $400,000, as part of its Methane Action Plan (MAP), to support field-testing research on innovative methane emission reduction technologies.
Â鶹´«Ã½AVeast College announces thousands in scholarships for Estevan campus students

Â鶹´«Ã½AVeast College announces thousands in scholarships for Estevan campus students

The Â鶹´«Ã½AVeast College has announced that its students have received $16,500 in scholarships and bursaries from its Estevan campus.
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