Agriculture in the City is a free, family oriented, urban festival that explores how food and farming are all around us, every day. The event offers people of all ages a chance to explore the vibrant and innovative world of agriculture – a world that involves exciting careers, biotechnological advancements that improve our daily lives, and of course, the food on our plates. Last year, thousands of visitors enjoyed the interactive and educational displays, exhibits and contests illustrating the depth of our industry. 

Ag in the City’s goal is to educate urban audiences about agriculture – as our society becomes more urbanized, people lose their connection to agriculture.  By understanding modern agricultural practices, consumers can make informed decisions about healthy food choices, value Saskatchewan made products and recognize the importance of the industry to regional, national and global economy.

Our next Ag in the City event will be held in Saskatoon on Saturday, April 5th, 2014. We invite you to visit our website (www.celebrateagriculture.ca) to find out more about our organizing committee, our purpose and last year’s activities. We ask that you help us to promote this event around your community via your website, newsletter, facebook, etc.  Whatever venue you are able to provide, we would appreciate very much.

Our facebook link is: facebook.com/aginthecitysk

Twitter link: twitter.com/aginthecitysask

Hugh Cairns School is one of nine organizations in Canada with the chance to win a grant from GoodLife Fitness to help expand physical education programming.  As one of nine finalists, Hugh Cairns has already won $5,000, but if they receive the most votes, they would be the recipients of a grand total of $37,000!  That's a lot of programming.

To vote for our community school, you need a Facebook account where you can "Like" the GoodLife Kids Foundation page.  Once that is completed, you will be allowed to vote for Hugh Cairns.

For more specific details on how to vote, see the attached PDF document HCVC Good Life Win 4 Kids.

Trees and ribbons and bows, oh my!  It's that time of year where everyone is excited for Christmas morning to come and presents can finally be unwrapped.  And when there are no presents left under the tree and you are surrounded by wrapping paper, bags, and bows, remember to do your part and recycle what you can!

In Canada, the annual waste from gift wrap and bags equals approximately 545,000 tonnes!  If wrapping paper is still good, reuse it next year.  The same goes for bags, ribbons, and bows.  Anything that has seen its last days should go in your recycle bin.

Also, be mindful of getting rid of old electronics and appliances if you receive new ones.  Instead of throwing them in the garbage, try selling them or taking them to your local SARCAN depot if they are accepted.  Or donate them to a place in need.

Finally, don't forget about your Christmas tree if you have a real one.  Every year, the City of Saskatoon sets up temporary drop offs to collect them from December 26th to January 31st.  Trees collected are turned into mulch and used in the parks.

Have a great Christmas, everyone!