Industry

Rio Tinto to exercise all options on Fort à la Corne exploration

Star Diamond Corporation says a decision by Rio Tinto Exploration Canada (RTEC) to exercise its further three options on exploring the Fort la Corne site east of Prince Albert is a very positive sign....

Nov 15, 2019 Rio Tinto’s huge Trench Cutting Sampling Rig during drilling earlier this year. (submitted photo/Rio Tinto)

‘What was the point?’: SaskTel employee frustrated with tentative contract

After 17 days of job action, including frigid days on the picket line, some workers at SaskTel are frustrated with the tentative contract agreed to by the union.During negotiations and picketing, Unif...

Oct 31, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

BHP eyes early 2021 for decision on Jansen potash mine

BHP has set a date to decide the future of a potash mine it's building east of Saskatoon at Jansen.The mining company said Thursday its board would be asked to make a "final investment decision" in Fe...

Oct 17, 2019 (File photo/CKOM News Staff)

Scientist responds to critique of industry ties after publishing study on red meat

HALIFAX - A Canadian researcher who co-led a study that challenges well-worn advice to limit meat consumption has responded to criticisms he should have disclosed past ties to the globa...

Oct 05, 2019 (File photo/The Canadian Press)

P.A. woman enjoys big business success stateside

A former Prince Albert resident recently enjoyed a big day at the New York Stock Exchange.Michelle Zatlyn, and the company she co-founded, Cloudflare, recently launched an initial public stock offerin...

Oct 01, 2019 Michelle Zatlyn rings the bell to open trading at the New York Stock Exchange Sept. 13 (Michelle Zatlyn/Twitter)

Special Feature: The people behind the quest for Fort à la Corne's diamonds

The first season of deep trench-cutting by Rio Tinto at Star Diamond Corporation's Star-Orion South Diamond Project in the Fort la Corne forest east of Prince Albert is reaching a conclusion. Ahead of...

Sep 17, 2019 George Reed with Star Diamond Corporation, left and Rio Tinto's Gary Hodgkinson in front of the star attraction at Project Falcon, the Trench Cutter Sampling Rig. (Ian Gustafson/paNOW Staff)

Hay in short supply across the province: crop report

Hay yields have been well below normal for many producers this year, but a spokesperson for the Saskatchewan Cattlemen's Association remains optimistic about the weeks ahead.Brian Perillet, Manager of...

Aug 01, 2019 (File photo/ farmnewsNOW Staff)

Researchers study new form of super wheat

Researchers are examining ways to develop a genetically superior wheat that delivers high yields and shows more resistance to diseases and insects.The prairie wheat commissions have announced a combin...

Jul 29, 2019 (File photo/ farmnewsNOW Staff)

'Five metres away': Operation Lifesavers' recommendations to avoid train collision

In light of a collision between a train and an SUV in Dafoe, Operation Lifesavers Canada has tips to help drivers avoid making contact with trains.Jean-Guy Dusablon, a regional coordination for Operat...

Lisa Brady Jul 22, 2019 STARS air ambulance lifting a 49-year-old man to Regina General Hospital after he collided into the side of a moving train. (Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Ag. minister suggests more support coming for producers, impacted by trade issues

As another week begins, there still remains no movement at the Chinese border for Canadian canola or meat.Canada's trade issues with China were a central focus of last week's discussions at the provin...

Jul 22, 2019 Agriculture Minister David Marit. (submitted photo/Government Saskatchewan)