Source: Dvm, Roy Lewis, Producer.com, March 28, 2019 Producers and veterinarians may need to change how they routinely treat cattle for lice. For the second winter in a row pharmaceutical companies are hearing lots of complaints about scratching cattle and hair loss. This means that producers and veterinarians may need to change how they routinely treat… Continue reading Lice increase in prevalence across Western Canada
Tag: Western Canada
Victimhood, Intolerance & Western Seperation
There is a definite spike in the desire for Western Canadian separation from the rest of Canada. An Angus Reid poll in December showed the majority of Saskatchewan and Alberta were open to separation. A radio talk show host had over 80% of those participating inclined towards separation. This cauldron of cultural conflict may be a… Continue reading Victimhood, Intolerance & Western Seperation
Schwartz’s legacy lives on at Western Canada’s biggest female hockey tournament
Source: Cami Kepke, Global News, December 6, 2018 The next four days could decide the future of Western Canada’s top female midget AAA hockey players. 16 teams will battle through 40 games at Notre Dame’s Duncan McNeill arena looking to snag first place, and the attention of scouts. “If teams don’t get in, they’re pretty… Continue reading Schwartz’s legacy lives on at Western Canada’s biggest female hockey tournament
Trudeau seeks ‘paths forward’ after Greyhound’s western withdrawal
Source: The Canadian Press, July 17, 2018 OTTAWA — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he’s asked Transport Minister Marc Garneau to find solutions following Greyhound’s withdrawal of bus service from western Canada. Trudeau calls Greyhound’s move “difficult” for people who live on the Prairies and for those who are already struggling economically. The prime minister has… Continue reading Trudeau seeks ‘paths forward’ after Greyhound’s western withdrawal
Package delivery firms get ready to fill gap as Greyhound leaves Western Canada
Source: Dan Healing, The Canadian Press, July 12, 2018 CALGARY — Package delivery firms say they are prepared to fill the gap when Greyhound Canada closes most of its Western Canada operations this fall. The company says its Greyhound Package Express service will no longer be available in most parts of B.C., northern Ontario and… Continue reading Package delivery firms get ready to fill gap as Greyhound leaves Western Canada
What are the alternatives to Greyhound in Western Canada?
Source: Rebecca Joseph, Global News, July 9, 2018 Dwindling ridership has forced transport giant Greyhound to end most of its operations in western Canada. One bus route will remain between Vancouver and Seattle. The news that Greyhound Canada buses won’t be travelling to cities and communities west of Sudbury, Ont. as of Oct. 31 has left many travellers in… Continue reading What are the alternatives to Greyhound in Western Canada?
Prairie wheat bids follow U.S. futures higher
Source: Ashley Robinson, Commodity News Service Canada, April 9, 2018 Winnipeg (CNS Canada) – Wheat bids in Western Canada rose for the week ended April 6, following the lead of United States futures. Average Canada Western Red Spring (13.5 percent CWRS) wheat prices rose by C$13 to C$16 per tonne across the Prairie provinces, according to price… Continue reading Prairie wheat bids follow U.S. futures higher
Bitter cold snap creating calving concerns for Sask. ranchers
Source: Meaghan Craig, Global News, April 6, 2018 The unseasonable spring cold snap is raising calving concerns with ranchers. We are at the mercy of mother nature and it appears she’s not done unleashing blasts of wintry weather. On Friday, 14 locations in Saskatchewan broke coldweather records and more are expected to be broken over the weekend.… Continue reading Bitter cold snap creating calving concerns for Sask. ranchers
Energy and environment to be focus of Trudeau trip to western Canada
Source: The Canadian Press, April 5, 2018 OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces a balancing act over the next couple of days as he takes the seemingly opposing messages of environmental protection and resource development to western Canada. After beginning the day with a speech to G7 business leaders in Quebec City, Trudeau heads west… Continue reading Energy and environment to be focus of Trudeau trip to western Canada
Prairie spring road restrictions starting soon
Source: Commodity News Service Canada, Producer.com, March 6, 2018 Winnipeg(CNS Canada) – Much of Western Canada may still be blanked by snow following recent storm activity, but spring is just around the corner and seasonal weight restrictions will soon be coming into place to disrupt grain movement. The annual spring road restrictions set axle weight limits for… Continue reading Prairie spring road restrictions starting soon