By News Room
Apr 12, 2021 6:37 AM
Crop input giant Nutrien of Saskatoon is making an effort to help set up a program to compensate farmers for practices to reduce climate change.
The vice president of sustainability for Nutrien, Candace Laing, says the company has set a goal to reduce greenhouse gases while still increasing food for a hungry world.
“As a really important carbon sink, we can bring even more practices for growers, and incense them in using those practices,” said Laing. “And make sure we’re compensating growers for the work they’re doing for the environment, which is really making sure and that’s what we’re focused on, one of our big commitments to launch and scale a carbon program for growers.”
By Josh Sigurdson
Apr 12, 2021 7:37 AM
Real estate in Saskatchewan continues to boom during the pandemic, setting yet another sales record in March.
The Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) says home sales in March were up 85 percent from last year, while inventories were down.
Economic Analyst Chris Gbekorbu says having low inventory is actually helping the market.
“We’ve got lower inventory, so there’s less houses available out on the market at the moment,” said Gbekorbu. “Part of the reason why we’re seeing a lot of sales happening is that people realize that there aren’t as many homes out there right now, they’re kind of getting snapped up, so now might be a good time to start buying.”
By Ryan McNally
Photo Courtesy: Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan.
The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan has received a major donation of up to $450,000 from the Knight Group of Companies.
CFS CEO Nora Yeates says the donation will be going to renovations at the Regina Cancer Patient Lodge.
“Whether they stay for one day or several days for multiple weeks depending on what their treatment regime is and they can stay at this lodge right across the street for $40 per night,” Yeates said. “They get all of their meals, they can eliminate the worry of travel, (and) it allows them to rest and recharge.”