Farmer Direct –
Farmer Direct Co-operative Ltd. is a producer-driven business that provides the world with ethically grown and traded foods. Our co-operative … Continue reading Farmer Direct –
Category: Saskatchewan
Canadian organic co-operative promotes domestic fair trade
A Saskatchewan-based organic farming co-operative is promoting a North American fair trade initiative, saying Canadian farmers often struggle to earn … Continue reading Canadian organic co-operative promotes domestic fair trade
Nature Conservancy of Canada Protects Shoe Lake West
NCC-Saskatchewan announced the protection of the Shoe Lake West property as part of its fifth annual Gift to Canadians for Canada Day. The 522-acre (211-hectare) site features diverse habitats essential to many bird species, including the endangered Piping Plover, the threatened Sprague’s Pipit and endangered Burrowing Owl.
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Saskatchewan warming to nuclear energy: chamber
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce says there’s a renewed interest in the use of nuclear energy in the province. Continue reading Saskatchewan warming to nuclear energy: chamber
Sask. studies on energy mega-projects under review
Questions are being asked about the future of a Saskatchewan feasibility study on a $1-billion “near-zero-emission” coal-fired electricity plant. Ottawa … Continue reading Sask. studies on energy mega-projects under review
Bison to roam free in Saskatchewan park
A herd of plains bison from Alberta will be released this spring in Saskatchewan to roam free in a national … Continue reading Bison to roam free in Saskatchewan park
Money for burrowing owls could be at risk
Money to protect endangered burrowing owls could be in short supply this year. Nature Saskatchewan’s burrowing owl program has been … Continue reading Money for burrowing owls could be at risk
Saskatchewan buses to try canola power
Canola, commonly used to make margarine and cooking oil, will soon be used to run buses. Starting in May, Saskatchewan … Continue reading Saskatchewan buses to try canola power
Saskatchewan’s Environmental Champions
The Centennial Environmental Champions project is drawing together the many historical threads of these achievements and champions to produce an … Continue reading Saskatchewan’s Environmental Champions
Earthcare Connections
Earthcare Connections is a charity dedicated to educating people about healthy and environmentally friendly choices. Being attentive to the needs … Continue reading Earthcare Connections
Hike and Bike Challenge
In Saskatoon a spirit of healthy competition is helping get the wheels turning to reduce greenhouse gas production. Continue reading Hike and Bike Challenge
Craik Sustainable Living Project
We believe that sustainability will become the dominant issue of the 21st century. Our society needs to develop ways of … Continue reading Craik Sustainable Living Project