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July Nurse Practioner Schedule

Please find attached the NURSE PRACTITIONER SCHEDULE for July.

Please call 1-855-766-6399

To schedule appointments

July rural

Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Canada Day– STAT
2
Regina Beach
9:30—3pm
3
NO CLINIC
4
5
6
Cupar
9:30—3pm
7
Southey
9:30 –3 pm
8
Regina Beach
9:30—3pm
9
Cupar
9:30—3pm
10
Southey
9:30 –3 pm
11
12
13
Cupar
9:30—3pm
14
Southey
9:30 –3 pm
15
Regina Beach
9:30—3pm
16
NO CLINIC
17
NO CLINIC
18
19
20
Cupar
9:30—3pm
21
Southey
9:30 –3 pm
22
Regina Beach
9:30—3pm
23
NO CLINIC
24
Southey
9:30 –3 pm
25
26
27
Cupar
9:30—3pm
28
Southey
9:30 –3 pm
29
Regina Beach
9:30—3pm
30
Cupar
9:30—3pm
31
NO CLINIC

Crop Reports June 23-29

For the Period June 23 to 29, 2015
One year ago
The majority of crops were behind normal stages of development due to cool and wet conditions. Parts of the east-central and southeastern regions received well over six inches of rain over a few days that flooded fields, roads and yards.
Follow the 2015 Crop Report on Twitter @SKAgriculture
SK Crop Development – June 29
% Ahead
% Normal
% Behind
Fall Cereals
23
63
14
Spring Cereals
11
58
31
Oilseeds
8
52
40
Pulse Crops
10
59
31

Haying operations are underway in much of the province, despite a shortfall in plant growth and moisture, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s weekly Crop Report.

Livestock producers now have 10 per cent of the hay crop cut and five per cent baled or put into silage. Hay quality is currently rated as four per cent excellent, 41 per cent good, 24 per cent fair and 31 per cent poor. Many hay swaths are significantly smaller than normal and bales will be in short supply this year. Pasture conditions continue to decline due to the lack of rainfall.

The Ministry of Agriculture has a Forage, Feed and Custom Service listing for producers to advertise and source feed products. It is available at http://www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/FeedForageListing

Rainfall this past week ranged from trace amounts to several inches in some southeastern areas. Topsoil moisture conditions are quickly deteriorating with the hot and dry temperatures. Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as 32 per cent adequate, 48 per cent short and 20 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 23 per cent adequate, 40 per cent short and 37 per cent very short.

Crop development is advancing nicely in most of the province, although many crops in drier areas are short, thin and heading out and/or flowering earlier than normal. Sixty-three per cent of the fall cereals, 58 per cent of the spring cereals, 52 per cent of the oilseeds and 59 per cent of the pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year. Crop conditions vary throughout the province, but the majority of crops are in poor-to-good condition. Grasshoppers and lack of moisture have caused the most crop damage this week.

Farmers are busy controlling pests and cutting hay.

SK (provincial) Crop Conditions – June 29, 2015 
Winter wheat
Fall rye
Spring wheat
Durum
Oat
Barley
Canaryseed
% excellent
3
1
4
1
5
4
3
% good
42
19
48
28
64
49
32
% fair
36
52
30
33
22
32
29
% poor
17
27
14
29
8
13
22
% very poor
2
1
4
9
1
2
14
Flax
Canola
Mustard
Soybean
Pea
Lentil
Chickpea
% excellent
2
3
7
3
4
2
1
% good
37
43
11
49
43
38
37
% fair
35
29
43
39
34
36
31
% poor
22
20
34
8
14
19
31
% very poor
4
5
5
1
5
5
0
East-Central Saskatchewan (Crop District 5 – Melville, Yorkton, Cupar, Kamsack, Foam Lake, Preeceville and Kelvington areas; Crop District 6A – Lumsden, Craik, Watrous and Clavet areas)
EC SK Crop Development – June 29
% Ahead
% Normal
% Behind
Fall Cereals
13
84
3
Spring Cereals
8
63
29
Oilseeds
5
51
44
Pulse Crops
6
76
18
Haying is underway in the region. Six per cent has now been cut and one per cent has been baled or put into silage. Feed shortages remain a concern for some producers in the region and hay yields are expected to be well below average. Hay quality at this time is rated as 13 per cent excellent, 39 per cent good, 26 per cent fair and 22 per cent poor.

Much of the region received small amounts of rain, although it has not been enough to replenish topsoil moisture in many areas. The Bethune area received 25 mm of rainfall this past week, while the Bradwell area has received 115 mm of rain since April 1, the greatest amount for the region.

Topsoil moisture conditions continue to deteriorate in the majority of the region. Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as one per cent surplus, 37 per cent adequate, 50 per cent short and 12 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as 30 per cent adequate, 53 per cent short and 17 per cent very short. Crop District 5B is reporting that 19 per cent of cropland acres and 20 per cent of hay land and pasture acres are very short topsoil moisture at this time. Rain is needed soon to help crops, hay and pasture develop.

Crop development varies in the region, but the majority of crops are in poor to good condition. Eighty-four per cent of the fall cereals, 63 per cent of the spring cereals, 51 per cent of the oilseeds and 76 per cent of the pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year. Many plant stands are thin, short and have begun to head out or flower. Lack of moisture and insects such as grasshoppers have caused the majority of crop damage this week. Hot temperatures have also caused some damage to flowering canola crops.

Producers are busy controlling pests, beginning haying operations and hoping for rain.

East-central
Winter wheat
Fall rye
Spring wheat
Durum
Oat
Barley
Canaryseed
% excellent
3
0
4
2
7
4
9
% good
66
63
58
60
61
55
64
% fair
26
29
28
37
22
33
27
% poor
5
8
10
1
10
8
0
% very poor
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Flax
Canola
Mustard
Soybean
Pea
Lentil
Chickpea
% excellent
1
4
0
0
3
2
12
% good
58
49
24
44
60
74
88
% fair
32
29
63
55
31
24
0
% poor
9
18
13
1
6
0
0
% very poor
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

We Support the Trans Canada Trail

Did you know the Trans Canada Trail runs through our Municipality?

Today Trans Canada Trail announced our new connection statistics via a national news release which celebrates 80 percent connection, viewable by clicking on the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24EDQi-xkoE  Please enjoy the video which features people from across Canada who volunteer on the Trail, including Saskatchewan.

The Trail across Canada is now at 80% connected, and  here in Saskatchewan we are proud to boast that we are at 71%!  This is a huge jump from our 34% at the same time last year.  Congratulations to all of you on a job well done—100% is just around the corner!

Facts about the Trail

  • What is the Trans Canada Trail?  Initiated in 1992 as a project to celebrate Canada’s 125th year, the Trans Canada Trail is one of the world’s longest networks of multi-use recreational trails. Once fully connected, it will stretch nearly 24,000 kilometres from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic oceans, through every province and territory, linking Canadians in nearly 1,000 communities.The Trans Canada Trail is made up of nearly 500 individual trails, each with unique and varied features. This contributes to the diversity and grandeur of Canada’s national Trail. For day trips or multi-day adventures, the Trail offers countless opportunities to explore and discover.
  • How much of the Trail has been connected?

    To date, just over 18,000 kilometres of the Trail are operational which is 80 percent of the proposed route. Four out of five Canadians live within 30 minutes of the Trail.

  • How can I find the Trail in my area?

    Explore the Trail: Use our interactive map to highlight specific activities or points of interest, mark points or sections of the Trail you have visited and upload your own photos and stories. You’ll also find printable maps and downloadable GPS coordinates for all operational trail sections.

    You can download a map for a specific Trail section, or maps for an entire province or territory.

    Guidebooks and maps: Trans Canada Trail has seven official Trans Canada Trail guidebooks: Nova Scotia, P.E.I., New Brunswick, Quebec, Manitoba, British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. We also offer three stand-alone maps, particularly helpful for planning longer trips on the Trail in Atlantic Canada, Quebec and Ontario.

    For more information, contact us, visit our online boutique, or get in touch with your local bookseller or travel supply store.

    Visit the websites of our provincial and territorial partners. They offer a wealth of information about the Trail in every province and territory.

  • How does the Trail benefit Canada and Canadians?
    • National Legacy: creating a sustainable gift to future generations.
    • Health: inspiring active living and transportation.
    • Environment: preserving green space and promoting conservation.
    • Education: deepening awareness of Canada’s history, culture and natural heritage.
    • Economic Development: stimulating tourism and creating jobs.
  • Who owns, builds and maintains the Trail?

    The Trans Canada Trail is a community-based project. Trail sections are owned, operated and maintained by local organizations, provincial authorities, national agencies and municipalities across Canada. The Trans Canada Trail does not own or operate any trail.

    The Trans Canada Trail is represented by provincial and territorial organizations that are responsible for championing the cause of the Trail in their region. These provincial and territorial partners together with local trail-building organizations are an integral part of the Trans Canada Trail and are the “driving force” behind its development..

  • Who funds the Trail?

    The Trans Canada Trail is truly a gift from Canadians to Canadians, and the Trail has the support of Canadians from all regions and walks of life. The Trail is also supported by corporations, foundations and all levels of government. Over the years, the Government of Canada has provided more than $35 million in funding to the Trail, including $15 million from the Department of Canadian Heritage for Trail construction, and $10 million from Parks Canada in October 2010.

    The Government of Canada is also currently matching 50 cents of every dollar donated to the TCT in support of completing the Trail and connecting Canadians coast to coast to coast by the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.

    Donate now and help us connect the Trail in time for Canada’s 150th birthday!

  • When will the Trail be fully connected?
    Our goal is to connect the Trail as a continuous route from coast to coast to coast by 2017, the 25th anniversary of the Trail and Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. With just over 5,700 kilometres of Trail to go—many in unpopulated areas with difficult terrain—this is a bold and ambitious goal. With the dedication and support of all Canadians, we can collectively make it happen. Join us today.

Oil Recycling Date Set

The Rural Municipality of Cupar #218 has set the Annual Oil Recycling Day for August 14, 2015 from 7:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the RM Shop in Markinch.  GFL Environmental will be there to collect used oil and filters.  If someone is unable to attend that day – please let me know and GFL may be able to come back on another day.

For more info on used oil recycling – visit http://usedoilrecyclingsk.com/

Crop Report for July 16-22

For the Period June 16 to 22, 2015
One year ago
Seeding was wrapping up. The majority of crops were behind their normal stages of development for that time of year. Heavy rain was received in many areas.
Follow the 2015 Crop Report on Twitter @SKAgriculture
SK Crop Development – June 22
% Ahead
% Normal
% Behind
Fall Cereals
18.8
69.4
11.8
Spring Cereals
5.6
58.2
36.2
Oilseeds
4.5
50.8
44.7
Pulse Crops
6.0
57.0
37.0
Some areas in the province received rainfall last week, which helped address topsoil moisture conditions; however, significant rain is still needed in many areas to help crops, hay and pasture develop, according to the weekly Saskatchewan Agriculture Crop Report.

Topsoil moisture conditions remain dry despite the recent rain.  Provincially, topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated two as per cent surplus, 46 per cent adequate, 38 per cent short and 14 per cent very short.  Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 33 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short and 24 per cent very short.  Much of the hay is in poor condition and there are concerns about feed shortages.

The Ministry of Agriculture has a Forage, Feed and Custom Service listing for producers to advertise and source feed products.  It is available at www.agriculture.gov.sk.ca/FeedForageListing#bmk.

Crop development is delayed in many areas due to cool and dry weather.  Early seeded crops in drier areas are beginning to bolt and/or flower but remain short and thin.  Sixty-nine per cent of fall cereals, 58 per cent of spring cereals, 51 per cent of oilseeds and 57 per cent of pulse crops are at their normal stages of development for this time of year.

Crop damage this week was mainly caused by lack of moisture, hail, grasshoppers and flea beetles.

Farmers are busy controlling pests, hauling grain and beginning to cut hay.

East-Central Saskatchewan (Crop District 5 – Melville, Yorkton, Cupar, Kamsack, Foam Lake, Preeceville and Kelvington areas; Crop District 6A – Lumsden, Craik, Watrous and Clavet areas)
EC SK Crop Development – June 22
% Ahead
% Normal
% Behind
Fall Cereals
6.7
77.3
16.0
Spring Cereals
4.4
58.5
37.1
Oilseeds
3.3
46.4
50.3
Pulse Crops
1.7
64.5
33.8

The region received varying amounts of rain this past week, ranging from trace amounts to 50 mm (Saltcoats), which has helped replenish soil moisture in many areas. However, more rain will be needed soon to help crops, hay and pasture develop. The Bradwell area leads the region in accumulated precipitation (115 mm) received since April 1.

The recent rain helped slow down soil moisture deterioration. Topsoil moisture conditions on cropland are rated as four per cent surplus, 59 per cent adequate, 30 per cent short and seven per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated as one per cent surplus, 47 per cent adequate, 43 per cent short and nine per cent very short.

Reports indicate that crops are progressing well, with the exception of canola in some areas where germination was spotty. Forty per cent of seeded acres, 52 per cent of forages and 53 per cent of pasture acres are reported as being under moisture stress. The majority of crop damage this week was caused by lack of moisture, flea beetles and hail. Producers are busy controlling pests, hauling grain and getting haying equipment ready.