January 31, 2002

International Week at the University of Saskatchewan

Posted January 31, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 31, 2002 2002-01-10-OTHER

It's International Week at the University of Saskatchewan.

Come and join us for some exciting free events from February 4 to February
9, 2002.

Sample tastes from around the world at the International Food Fair from
Monday to Friday - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in the Arts Tunnel.

Why not take in some international culture? On Saturday, February 2, from
7:00 to 11:30 p.m. join us for a Cultural Night and Dance in Quance
Theatre, Education Building. Free Admission.

Check out a movie that was not made in Hollywood. See the exciting Iranian
film Kandahar on Monday, February 4 at 9:15 p.m. at the Broadway Theatre.
Free admission with valid U of S student card!

Want to study abroad? Check out the Student Exchange/Study Abroad
Information Session on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in Room 200, Arts Building.

Experience the culture and beauty of Nepal. There will be a Power Point
presentation entitled Nepal -- Its People and Culture on February 8 at 2:00
p.m. in Room 3 Commerce Building.

Consider joining us for the week's concluding event -- the International
Banquet and Cultural Night. The evening starts at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday,
February 9, in STM Cafeteria. Tickets are $10.00 for U of S students and
$25.00 for non-students


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For more information, please contact:

Kurt Tischler, Director
International Student Office
Student Affairs and Services
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4923
kurt.tischler@usask.ca

U OF S SIGNS CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT WITH MONGOLIA UNIVERSITY

Posted January 31, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 31, 2002 2002-01-11-OTHER

U OF S SIGNS CO-OPERATION AGREEMENT WITH MONGOLIA UNIVERSITY

The University of Saskatchewan has signed a co-operation agreement with the
Mongolian State University of Agriculture (MSUA), paving the way for faculty
visits, student exchanges, and collaboration in agricultural research and
teaching.

U of S President Peter MacKinnon and MSUA President Altansukh Norov signed
the five-year agreement today in a ceremony at the U of S College of
Agriculture. It calls for:
o Visits by staff for research, training and discussions.
o Exchange of information including technology transfers and
knowledge-sharing initiatives.
o Joint research activities, including exchange of plant genetic resources.
o Encouragement of student mobility between the institutions.

MacKinnon said, "International partnerships like this give us an opportunity
to see beyond provincial and national borders and contribute to the global
community of scholarship. This agreement provides practical experience and
research opportunities for our faculty and students as well as an
international perspective that enhances the excellence of our programs."
MacKinnon noted that the great similarity between Saskatchewan and Mongolia
in climate, soil, moisture, erosion and weed conditions makes it an ideal
partner for the U of S.

President Altansukh, ending an eight-day visit to Saskatoon and Ottawa, said
he is impressed with the U of S College of Agriculture and looks forward to
the opportunities this agreement will provide for mutually beneficial
exchanges between the U of S and MSUA. Altansukh added, "I really
appreciate this opportunity to develop the agreement. In recent months,
each university has worked hard to find common areas of interest and
expertise. This agreement, resulting from our ongoing dialogue, provides
for sincere and sustainable co-operation in agriculture and other areas.
This is an important step forward in developing greater linkages between
Saskatchewan and Mongolia."

Dean of Agriculture Ernie Barber says, "The College of Agriculture is
pleased to be a catalyst in the developing partnership between the U of S
and Mongolian State University. Right now, Mongolian agriculture looks like
Prairie agriculture looked 50 years ago - so there is a tremendous
opportunity for us to share knowledge." Barber said while the College of
Agriculture is the lead department, the agreement could eventually include
others like Engineering, Commerce, and Arts & Science.

University of Saskatchewan International Director Asit Sarkar said he is
encouraged by this agreement. "It reflects the importance of
internationalization at the University of Saskatchewan.

Fostering relations with Mongolia will allow our scholars and students to
learn more about, and contribute to, developing nations. Our participants
will gain important skills, appreciate different perspectives, and share new
knowledge with others at the U of S and around the world."

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For information contact:

Rob Norris, Co-ordinator
Communications and Program Development
University of Saskatchewan International
Phone: (306) 241-9339

Tina Merrifield, Acting Director
Office of Communications
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: (306) 966-2213

Chris Maloney, Communications Manager
College of Agriculture
University of Saskatchewan
Phone: (306) 966-8618

January 30, 2002

Academic Health Sciences Network established in Saskatchewan

Posted January 30, 2002

FOR IMMEDATE RELEASE -- January 30, 2002 2002-01-06-OTHER

Academic Health Sciences Network established in Saskatchewan

Saskatoon, SK -- The creation of a new academic health sciences network
marks the beginning of a unique partnership between health districts,
university, and the provincial government, which will enhance patient care,
improve education, and focus research priorities.

The University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon District Health, Regina Health
District, and the Government of Saskatchewan have formed the initial core of
the Saskatchewan Academic Health Sciences Network. All of the health science
colleges at the University of Saskatchewan, including the College of
Medicine, will play a role in the new Network. It will also place an
emphasis on developing linkages with other bodies including all Regional
Health Authorities, the University of Regina, SIAST, and the Saskatchewan
Indian Federated College (SIFC).

The partners in the new Network will cooperate in integrated teaching and
learning models for health care professionals, targeted areas of research,
primary health care delivery, and in providing specialty services.

The Network's first priorities will be the recruitment of physicians and
other health professionals, joint planning for space and infrastructure
allocations, establishment of research priorities, and the development of
integrated learning models for healthcare professionals.

The Network board will be comprised of representatives appointed by the
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon District Health, Regina Health
District, other health districts, Saskatchewan Health, and Saskatchewan
Post-Secondary Education & Skills Training. It will be co-chaired by
Saskatoon District Health and the University of Saskatchewan.

The partners have agreed on ten basic principles that will guide the
activities and decision-making of the Network. The first such principle is
the interdependence of clinical care, teaching, and research. The
integration of these three aspects of our province's health care system is
critical to ensuring that system is providing the highest quality care for
Saskatchewan people.

At least three consultants hired over the past decade to review health care
matters in Saskatchewan have indicated the need for a stronger and more
symbiotic relationship between the clinical care, teaching, and research
components of our system. (See backgrounder.)

Another guiding principle says the Network will seek to collaborate with
other agencies, institutes, and centres, particularly those in other parts
of the prairie region, to achieve the best possible outcomes for clinical
care, teaching, and research.

The Network is expected to affect all health regions, expanding the
knowledge of local practitioners and offering students the opportunity to
work in rural and urban settings. It will also work toward the
sustainability of specialty and sub-specialty services that are high quality
and consistent with community needs.

"Saskatchewan people have a proud story to tell and we are writing a new
chapter today that is unique in Canada," said Saskatoon District Health
Board Chair Robert Bundon. "By working together in the creation of the
Academic Health Sciences Network, we are committing to improving the health
care, education, and research needs of our community and province."

"I am delighted at this recognition of the health sciences colleges as an
integral part of Saskatchewan's health care system," said Frank Quennell,
Board Chair, University of Saskatchewan. "This framework is a firm first
step in creating a new model for academic health sciences in our province.

"We are pleased that the Network reflects a provincial mandate," said Anita
Bergman, the Regina District Health Board Chairperson. "The Regina Health
District looks forward to being a strong and active partner in the Network."

"This network presents an exciting opportunity for educators, health care
professionals, and the government to work together to achieve better health
care for the people of this province," said Health Minister John Nilson.
"Collaboration and teamwork are important principles as we continue to
enhance our health care service with more focus on primary care and
interdisciplinary teams."

"Partnership is as natural to Saskatchewan people as is innovation in health
care," said Pat Lorjé, Minister of Post-Secondary Education and
Skills Training. "This Network combines both traditions, for the benefit of
Saskatchewan people in health care, education, and research."

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For more information, please contact:

Cindy Paquette
Office of Communications
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-6640
(306) 230-4200 (cell)

Daryl Oshanek
Communications Director
Saskatoon District Health
(306) 655-1025

Alan Chapple
Public Affairs Consultant
Regina Health District
(306) 766-5332

Myrna Stark-Leader
Communications Consultant
Saskatchewan Health
(306) 787-4083

Terry White
Communications Consultant
PSEST
(306) 787-1069


Or check the website:

www.saskhealthsciencesnetwork.usask.ca

U of S Chemist Wins $20,000 Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award

Posted January 30, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 11:00 a.m. January 30, 2002 2002-01-08-OTHER

U of S Chemist Wins $20,000 Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award

Companies that produce oil-based plastics, chemicals or drugs may soon be
able to so in a more environmentally friendly way thanks to the work of a
University of Saskatchewan chemist who today was awarded a $20,000
Petro-Canada Young Innovator Award.

Bernie Kraatz, an associate chemistry professor, does basic research into
the applications of new biomaterials in chemical reactions that can lead to
new materials such as plastics. He has developed a new, environmentally
friendly "bio-catalyst" for transforming compounds widely used in the
chemical, plastics and pharmaceutical industries. The bio-catalyst is
non-toxic because it's based on naturally occurring amino acids and results
in fewer waste products.

"Professor Kraatz is a highly talented teacher and researcher whose
innovative research is of significance to a wide audience of scientists and
industrialists," said U of S Vice-President Research Michael Corcoran.
"He's an excellent example of the kind of researcher the Petro-Canada Young
Innovator Award program is designed to encourage."

Petro-Canada Terminal Manager Bruce Worton said, "We'd like to congratulate
Professor Krantz on receiving this award. The work that he is engaged in is
important in helping to reduce environmental impact. We applaud him for
undertaking this complex area of research which could lead to significant
progress in Canada and beyond."

The annual U of S award draws on a $100,000 donation Petro-Canada made to
the university in 1996 in response to the university's First and Best
National Campaign. The program aims to assist young faculty (those within
six years of their initial appointment) with their innovative research
programs.

In his research, Kraatz plans to use the Canadian Light Source (CLS)
synchrotron, a U of S-owned national research facility now under
construction on campus. The CLS (www.cls.usask.ca), the largest Canadian
science project in 30 years, will begin operations in January of 2004.

"I will use synchrotron light to study how this new bio-catalyst interacts
with three classes of compounds that are all of interest to the chemical
industry -- olefins, nitriles, and amines," he said.

With conventional catalysts, often high pressure and temperature are needed
to transform these compounds into the building blocks of new products. The
process also leads to many undesirable waste by-products.

With the new bio-catalyst Kraatz has developed, the transformations can
occur at low pressure and room temperature, and there are fewer waste
products. This increases efficiency and profitability for industry and is
better for the environment. As well, specific sites on the molecular
compounds can be targeted for chemical manipulation, which is a big
advantage for companies trying to develop new products.

The next step is research to refine the process for industry use. Kraatz
hopes to achieve this within two years. The new class of bio-catalysts
produced in Kraatz's lab will act like small enzymes and may be patentable.

Seven graduate students, two post-doctoral fellows and one undergraduate
student assist in Kraatz's work. He has received grants from NSERC (Natural
Sciences and Engineering Research Council) and the Saskatchewan Health
Services Utilization and Research Commission.

Candidates for this award are nominated by their departments. Selection of
the recipient is made by a committee chaired by the Vice-President of
Research. Criteria include overall research promise of the individual, the
degree of innovation of the work, and the quality of the proposal.

The awards program was set up in 1995 to help address the growing concern
that some of Canada's most prominent young scholars were leaving the country
to conduct their research elsewhere. Since then, Petro-Canada has invested
nearly $4.7 million to create this program at 24 universities, colleges,
research institutes and major health institutes, with 54 Petro-Canada Young
Innovators named to date.

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For more information, contact:

Bernie Kraatz
Assistant Professor, Chemistry
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-4660
kraatz@sask.usask.ca

Hazel Gillespie
Petro-Canada National Community Investment Manager
(403)-296-8476
hazelg@petro-canada.ca

Kathryn Warden
U of S Research Communications Officer
Office of the Vice-President Research
(306) 966-2506 Phone
(306) 966-2411 Fax
kathryn.warden@usask.ca

CFI Awards $19 M to 11 U of S Research Projects and $4.7 Mfor Operating Costs

Posted January 30, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 30, 2002

2002-01-09-OTHER

CFI Awards $15.9 M to 11 U of S Research Projects and $4.7 M for Operating Costs

Today 11 University of Saskatchewan research infrastructure projects totalling almost $15.9 million were given full or conditional approval by the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

"This is great news for the U of S," said Michael Corcoran, U of S Vice-President Research. "These new facilities and equipment are potentially a tremendous addition to our research capacity and promise to greatly enhance our research and teaching in leading-edge areas."

As well, the U of S will receive up to $4.7 million for operating and maintenance costs of CFI projects approved since June of 2001.

Of the $15.9 million for new facilities, U of S will receive a total of up to $15.6 million for five projects under the CFI Innovation Fund and $335,528 for six projects under the CFI New Opportunities Fund. CFI provides 40 per cent of project costs. The remaining funds must be found from government, private sector or other sources.

The announcement was made today in Vancouver by Industry Minister Allan Rock and CFI President David Strangway as part of a $779-million investment to support projects at 69 Canadian universities, hospitals, and other research institutions.

"These awards recognize the outstanding contribution of researchers whose work will be of direct benefit to Canadians in a wide range of fields," said Strangway. "These projects were selected following a highly competitive process and will help ensure that researchers and students at the University of Saskatchewan have access to a world-class research and training environment."

Conditional approval has been given for two major U of S projects:

  • $8.5 million towards the cost of a microgravity research facility which would be the longest drop shaft in the world (free fall time of up to 12 seconds) and the first such facility in Canada. Led by Kamiel Gabriel, associate dean of graduate studies, research and extension in the College of Engineering, the project would enable researchers to do experiments in a near-zero gravity environment before undertaking expensive research projects in space.

    The 1,000-metre deep drop shaft would be built by converting an abandoned mine shaft at Patience Lake, 16 kilometres east of Saskatoon. The drop shaft would be used to study the behavior of substances in the virtual absence of gravity, potentially leading to new materials and pharmaceutical products with superior properties. This research would complement the Canadian Light Source (CLS) synchrotron (www.cls.usask.ca) now under construction on the U of S campus.

  • $4.8 million towards the cost of a new U of S computer research network that will benefit researchers in many fields by providing both increased capacity and increased reliability. Led by Rick Bunt, computer science professor and associate vice-president of information and communications technology, the network will allow researchers to handle increased volumes of research data and collaborate more easily with colleagues around the world.

    "This is very good news for CLS users, both from U of S and off campus, whose requirements for high-speed reliable transmission of very large volumes of data were a central element of our proposal," said Bunt.

Innovation Fund -- Approved Awards:

  • $1.2 million to Carey Williamson, professor of computer science (now at University of Calgary), to establish a collaborative, experimental Internet test network between the U of S and the University of Calgary. The network will be used for the development, testing, and evaluation of next-generation Internet systems, protocols, and applications such as video streaming, mobile computing, and wireless networking applications.
  • $634,475 to Todd Pugsley, associate professor of chemical engineering, for an array of pilot plant equipment for advanced research on "fluidized bed" technologies. Fluidized beds are a type of chemical process vessel applied in a wide range of industries from pharmaceutical drying and coating to production of gasoline from crude oil. This unique-in-Canada laboratory will be housed in the new chemical engineering wing scheduled for completion in the spring of 2002.
  • $403,038 to John Decoteau, associate professor of pathology, for a unique-in-Canada centre that will bank leukemia specimens for research studies and study the genetic changes that lead to development of leukemia. Advanced and genetic computer science techniques will be applied to analyze the expression of thousands of genes and proteins in leukemia specimens from patients undergoing treatment in clinical trials. This will help determine which patients can be cured with standard treatments and which will require more intensive or experimental approaches to improve their chances. The research could also lead to targetted drug treatments. The centre will provide training opportunities for three to six graduate students or post-doctoral fellows each year in genomics and computer science.

CFI New Opportunities Fund grants:

  • $64,000 to John Gray, assistant professor of biology, for a unique-in-Canada facility to study the neuronal basis of adaptive insect flight behaviors. The facility will use virtual reality along with state-of-the-art, multi-electrode recording and motion analysis techniques to learn how nervous systems integrate multi-sensory information into on-going behaviors. It will also identify feeding and mating strategies of economically important insects, which will benefit pest management.
  • $40,000 to Ed Krol, assistant professor of pharmacy, for equipment to study cancer-preventing properties of natural products, such as lignans found in flaxseed. The technology developed with this equipment can be applied to numerous health-related programs including the Natural Health Products Directorate Initiative.
  • $40,000 to Sean Carey, assistant professor of geography, for equipment to study the influence of climate change on water and bio-geochemical cycles in Canada's northern territories. This will provide critical information for water resource management in remote, data-scarce environments.
  • $64,000 to Bing Si, assistant professor of soil science, for equipment to predict the transport and fate of agricultural and industrial pollutants and their impact on soil, air, groundwater, and surface water quality.
  • $57,000 to David Torvi, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, for a laboratory instrument to investigate the behavior of materials during a fire, including how quickly these materials ignite and burn, and the amount and toxicity of smoke produced. Research applications from this first of its kind facility in Western Canada will help researchers, industry and fire departments evaluate fire safety of new materials, improve protection offered by firefighters' protective clothing, conduct post-fire investigations, and develop computer fire models for use in building design.
  • $70,528 to Yuguang Bai, assistant professor of plant sciences, for an instrument called a "differential scanning calorimeter" to study seed germination and plant growth rate of native plant species. This research will help predict seed germination and plant growth rate under field conditions, information that can used for pasture and native range lands management.

The CFI is an independent, not-for-profit corporation established by the federal government in 1997 to address an urgent need of Canada's research community: new, state-of-the-art research infrastructure. A complete list of approved projects is available on the CFI Web site at: http://www.innovation.ca/

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For more information, contact:

Kathryn Warden
Research Communications Officer
Office of the Vice-President (Research)
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-2506
kathryn.warden@usask.ca
http://www.usask.ca/research/
Home of the Canadian Light Source http://www.cls.usask.ca

January 14, 2002

$3-M Indigenous Peoples' Health Research Centre Launched

Posted January 14, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 1:30 p.m. , January 14, 2002
2002-01-03-OTHER

$3-M Indigenous Peoples' Health Research Centre Launched

The Saskatchewan Indian Federated College (SIFC), with the University of
Regina (U of R) and the University of Saskatchewan (U of S), will receive a
$3-million federal grant over six years to develop an Indigenous Peoples'
Health Research Centre (IPHRC) in Saskatchewan.

The centre, to be located on both campuses, will carry out research in
Indigenous health and increase opportunities for people of Indigenous
ancestry to pursue health-related research and training.

The centre is one of four across Canada to be funded by the Canadian
Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) through its Institute of Aboriginal
Peoples' Health under the ACADRE (Aboriginal Capacity and Developmental
Research Environment) Program.

The centre will be a separately incorporated research institute that fosters
community-generated Indigenous research throughout Saskatchewan in the
following four areas:

1. Chronic diseases, nutrition and lifestyle
2. Indigenous healing - addictions (includes Fetal Alcohol Syndrome), mental
health, and the judicial system.
3. Health delivery and control (includes ethics, community development and
governance)
4. Prevention and environmental health

"Great disparities in health status exist between Aboriginal and
non-Aboriginals in Canada, in almost every health indicator," said Ralph
Goodale, Minister of Natural Resources on behalf of Health Minister Allan
Rock.

"For example, Aboriginal people continue to have a greater rate of diabetes
and tuberculosis than the rest of Canadians. Finding solutions to addressing
these serious problems is of the utmost importance and research,
specifically focused in the area of Aboriginal Health, will be one of the
key elements in developing viable and durable solutions."

"The SIFC is honoured to lead in the development of a provincial research
centre dedicated to research on Indigenous health," said Dr. Eber Hampton,
SIFC President. "The SIFC's mission is to enhance the quality of life of
Indian people by expanding the base of knowledge in the best interests of
Indian people and of society. We are committed to working with all of our
partners to improve Indigenous People's health in Saskatchewan."

Dr. David Barnard, U of R President, "Aboriginal education and population
health are two of the key emphases the university has agreed on in its
development. We have a long history of working with Canada's Aboriginal
community and are excited about future developments that this funding will
bring to the campus."

"University of Saskatchewan researchers are excited to be a part of this
co-operative venture which will draw on our expertise in areas such as
northern medical services, nursing, community-based health research, and
Indigenous justice," said Dr. Michael Corcoran, U of S Vice-President of
Research. "We're looking forward to providing a spectrum of educational and
research opportunities that will lead to better health delivery to
Indigenous people and their communities and culturally appropriate training
for new Indigenous health researchers."

"Involving Aboriginal people in the development of research into Aboriginal
health is critical to finding long-term solutions that address the serious
problems in the community," said Dr. Jeff Reading, Scientific Director for
the national Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health. "Through the ACADRE
program, we will take an important step in developing a cadre of researchers
that will be dedicated to research into Aboriginal health and in improving
the health of the community."

At today's news conference, Saskatchewan Health Minister John Nilson and
Saskatchewan Aboriginal Affairs Minister Chris Axworthy were also on hand to
offer congratulations to the ground-breaking co-operative research venture
between the SIFC and the two provincial universities. The centre also has
broad support from various First Nation organizations and northern health boards.

For more information, contact:

Gaylene Anaquod
Saskatchewan Indian Federated College
(306) 546-8489

Kathryn Warden
Research Communications
University of Saskatchewan
(306) 966-2506

Sandy Cameron
University of Regina
(306) 585-5439

Life Sciences Research Day at the U of S

Posted January 14, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 14, 2002 2002-01-04-PH

Life Sciences Research Day at the U of S

Come out and see what the University of Saskatchewan is doing in the health
sciences, at the 9th annual Life Sciences Student Research Day to be held on
Friday, January 18, 2002, from 1:00 - 6:00 pm in St. Andrew's College Lounge
and Gymnasium on campus.

The event will showcase over 80 poster boards describing the research of
graduate students, undergraduate students, post-doctoral fellows and
post-graduate medical students in the Life Sciences fields. It is an
opportunity for student researchers to receive constructive feedback,
exchange information among peers across disciplines, and demonstrate the
practical applications of research that is happening at the University of
Saskatchewan. Awards presentation and reception will follow.

Everyone is welcome! Please come join us and celebrate research in the Life
Sciences.

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For more information, please contact one of the following organizers of the
event:

George Katselis
c/o College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
Phone: (306) 966-8610
email: katselis@sask.usask.ca

Louise Wolf
c/o College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
Phone: (306) 966-6357

Ryan Skinner
c/o Department of Biochemistry
Phone: (306) 966-4336 or 4374

David Wood
c/o Department of Biochemistry
Phone: (306) 966-4336 or 4374

OR

Dr. Barry McLennan
Assistant Dean (Research)
College of Medicine
Phone: (306) 966-8119

January 02, 2002

Market Prospects 2002 on CTV FARMGATE

Posted January 02, 2002

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - January 2, 2002 2002-01-01-AG

Market Prospects 2002 on CTV FARMGATE

Market Prospects 2002 returns to CTV FARMGATE with its annual series of
market analyses and forecasts for livestock, grains, oilseeds and specialty
crops from January 5 to April 20, 2002.

The programs will air on Saturdays at 12:00 noon on CTV FARMGATE. They will
be rebroadcast on Saturdays at 6:30 p.m. on CFQC in Saskatoon, CKCK in
Regina, Bell ExpressVu Ch. 229 and Star Choice Ch. 315 and on Sundays at
2:30 p.m. on CKBI in Prince Albert and CKOS in Yorkton.

The schedule of topics for the 2002 season is:

January 5 Overview of Market Prospects
January 12 Domestic and World Market Survey
January 19 Beef Situation and Outlook
January 26 The Changing Prairie Transportation Network
February 2 U.S. Perspective: Agricultural Trade
February 9 U.S. Perspective: Wheat and Oilseed Outlook
February 16 Specialty Crops: Peas, Lentils, Chickpeas
February 23 Specialty Crops: Mustard, Canary Seed, Spices
March 2 CWB Crops: Wheat and Durum Outlook
March 9 CWB Crops: Feed and Malt Barley Outlook
March 16 Low Input Production Alternatives
March 23 Livestock Feed Situation and Outlook
March 30 Spring Seeding Decisions: Weather and Inputs
April 6 World Oilseed Outlook
April 13 Canola and Flaxseed Outlook
April 20 Market Update Prior to Seeding

Market Prospects is co-ordinated by the Extension Service of Saskatchewan
Agriculture and Food, and the Extension Division and Department of
Agricultural Economics of the University of Saskatchewan. Funding for Market
Prospects 2002 is provided by AIMS and the Canadian Wheat Board.

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For more information please contact:

Professor Robert Roy
Agricultural Economist
University of Saskatchewan
Tel: (306) 966-4029