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Xplornet to buy NetSet

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff October 23, 2017

A rural broadband provider serving over 500 Manitoba municipalities and communities is set to be absorbed into one of Canada’s biggest rural operators. Xplornet Communications announced Monday it has signed a deal to buy the internet access business of Brandon-based NetSet Communications. Financial terms of the deal for the privately-held Manitoba company weren’t disclosed, except […] Read more

A YourLink tower outside Weyburn, Sask. (YourLink.ca)

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Xplornet buying YourLink

By Canadian Cattlemen Staff January 14, 2017

One of Canada’s biggest providers of rural broadband is set to expand its space in the Saskatchewan market by buying rural high-speed wireless provider YourLink. New Brunswick-based Xplornet Communications on Monday announced an all-cash $28.75 million deal with Victoria-based Vecima Networks for the “remaining assets” of Vecima’s YourLink business. YourLink, based in Saskatoon, is a […] Read more

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CRTC makes broadband a basic service

By Reuters December 21, 2016

Gatineau | Reuters — Broadband internet access will be considered a basic service in Canada, the country’s telecom regulator said Wednesday, setting a higher target for download speeds and creating a fund that could see providers paying more to help meet those goals. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) said it was establishing a […] Read more

The CRTC’s map of broadband internet availability in the Prairie provinces, at the end of 2014. Green areas denote fixed wireless service; yellow denotes LTE; purple and blue denote cable and DSL/fibre connections respectively. (CRTC.gc.ca)

Crops, Machinery

Prairie farmers look to increase tech use, but face obstacles

By Jade Markus April 11, 2016

CNS Canada — As spring approaches, some producers are searching for new technology to integrate into their operations — while others have opted out of the ag tech sector, whether by choice or through a lack of accessibility. “Even two years ago, it was way worse out there in terms of apps, in terms of […] Read more

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Debate: Sask. farmers aim to bridge digital gap

By Lisa Guenther March 23, 2016

Infrastructure has always been top of mind for many rural Saskatchewan residents — but rural infrastructure needs in 2016 can’t all be met with gravel, graders and culverts. With a provincial election around the corner, improving digital and cellular service was a focal point in an ag leaders’ debate held in Saskatoon Tuesday. The Why […] Read more

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How the beef industry is portrayed

In a world where the Internet is pretty much the "go to" source for information, what are people learning about beef?

By Brenda Schoepp September 25, 2014

While we often may find it hard to find time to tune in to the world around us — we can be assured that the world is tuning in to us. The interest in agriculture has been growing worldwide and now media has figured out that folks want and like to know about food and […] Read more

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Research focuses on drought tolerant alfalfa

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Manitoba Crop Report: More scattered rains across the province

MacDon shows new FD2 Plus FlexDraper at Ag in Motion

Research focuses on drought tolerant alfalfa

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Xplornet to buy NetSet

Xplornet buying YourLink

CRTC makes broadband a basic service

Prairie farmers look to increase tech use, but face obstacles

Debate: Sask. farmers aim to bridge digital gap

How the beef industry is portrayed

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