Farms.com Home   News

Broadband service in rural Sask. to be discussed at Regina RM meeting

 
Improving broadband service in rural Saskatchewan is among the issues to be discussed at the Regina District Rural Municipalities meeting in Regina Friday.
 
Rural Municipalities president Ray Orb says farmers need expanded internet and cell phone service.
 
“We’re making reference to broadband,” Orb said. “We want to make sure our members know that it is enhanced in Saskatchewan.”
 
Orb says business and information needs are important on the farm and an improved internet and cell phone service is essential.
 
He speaks Friday at the annual meeting of the Regina District Association of Rural Municipalities in the Queen City.
 
Source : CKRM

Trending Video

Minister Heath MacDonald launches consultations on agricultural policy framework

Video: Minister Heath MacDonald launches consultations on agricultural policy framework


Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald speaks with reporters in Ottawa following the launch of public consultations on the government’s next agricultural policy framework.

Also speaking are Sophie Chatel (parliamentary secretary to the agriculture minister), Yasir Naqvi (MP for Ottawa Centre), Kerry-Leigh Burchill (director general of the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum), and Keith Currie (president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture).