Fortier Mattila Appraisals Inc.

05/09/2025

2024 farmland rental rates per fcc

https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/knowledge/economics/2024-farmland-rental-rates?utm_campaign=AP+article%3A+5+ways+to+deal+with+the+invisible+workload+on+the+farm&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid&hsa_acc=393406104059511&hsa_cam=6768960025384&hsa_grp=6768960025184&hsa_ad=6768960025784&hsa_src=fb&hsa_net=facebook&hsa_ver=3&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMABhZGlkAAAGKA3uirgBHoQnGrJRZN2y7qXbcCRjr7YD2X_FuW-VTi3x6d5Mk6kVf_tfKRpaJlP0zGLE_aem_v8qF3KsY05xXYFK37St73Q&utm_id=6768960025384&utm_content=6768960025784&utm_term=6768960025184

A look at the relationship between land values across Canada and farmland rental rates.

03/30/2025

Survey for Town of Battleford residents:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1G23SzJmFx/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Strategic Planning Surveys - We want to hear from Battlefordians!

The Town of Battleford is seeking input from residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations through a community survey to help establish priorities, develop strategies, objectives and action plans toward community goals.

The surveys are open until April 26, 2025.

Visit the website Strategic Plan Surveys page for details.
https://www.battleford.ca/p/strategic-plan-surveys

03/18/2025

FCC 2024 Farmland Values Report is out. Canadian Farmland up. Saskatchewan Farmland Up. View the images below or click the link to read our Q1 newsletter with a detailed summary. https://fortier-mattila-appraisals.com/q1-2025-real-estate-newsletter/

01/24/2025

01/15/2025

In your favorite search engine, search:

Saskatchewan farm assessment jump no cause for panic

for commentary by David Fortier on the updated SAMA farmland Assessment in Saskatchewan, and what it means for property owners.

01/05/2025

Commentary: Baby boomers business bonanza loom

01/03/2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Howard Mattila, who passed away on December 25, 2024 surrounded by family. Originally from the Rose Valley, SK area, Howard attended the University of Saskatchewan School of Agriculture before earning a masters in Agricultural Economics at the University of Guelph where he met his future wife Mary. After marrying in Kingston, Ontario in 1964 they settled in North Battleford. Howard started work in the appraisal industry in 1971 having trained and mentored a number of appraisers who are still practicing today. Howard dedicated time volunteering for various organizations including: St. Pauls Anglican Church, Battlefords Agricultural Society, Hope view Recovery Centre and the Boy Scouts. Howard was a compassionate and intelligent mentor and leader who will be dearly missed by all who were lucky enough to know him. A Celebration of life Service will be held at a later date. Date and times will be announced when made available. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium, Trevor Watts Funeral Director.

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12/23/2024

Foreign Ownership of Saskatchewan Farmland. A good article from Hammond Realty to look through over the holiday break!

A recent report by Saskatchewan’s Provincial Auditor has sparked important discussions about the oversight of foreign ownership of farmland.

12/12/2024

Bank of Canada reduces prime overnight rate by 0.50% to 3.25%

[Bank of Canada reduces policy rate by 50 basis points to 3¼%](https://www.bankofcanada.ca/2024/12/fad-press-release-2024-12-11/)

The Bank of Canada today reduced its target for the overnight rate to 3¼%, with the Bank Rate at 3½% and the deposit rate at 3¼%.

10/25/2024

https://financialpost.com/news/economy/bank-of-canada-cuts-interest-rate-50-basis-points-1023

Bank of Canada cut its interest rate by 50 basis points to 3.75 per cent today, as widely expected. Read more

09/04/2024

Bank of Canada lowers rate 25 basis points to 4.25%.

The Bank of Canada is continuing to cut its benchmark interest rate, lowering the cost of borrowing as inflation increasingly looks to be under control.

07/24/2024

Bank of Canada cuts rate to 4.5% (down 0.25%)

The Bank of Canada cut its key interest rate to 4.5 per cent on Wednesday, a move that was widely expected by economists.