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Panelists agree that maintaining access under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement should be priority among other trade noise

Canadian trade negotiators should be cautious and be prepared to weather further abrupt policy changes from U.S. president Donald Trump.

A panel on trade and politics at the Seeds Canada conference in Quebec City heard that Canada’s ability to delay trade negotiations could be valuable in finding a way to a successful renegotiation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

One year to the day a wind-whipped fire forced thousands to flee in the dark of night along one smoke-choked road, the mayor of Jasper acknowledged it was a day of remembrance that some would much rather forget.

Company works with Farming Smarter Association as it searches for options other than the century-old Russet Burbank variety.

Russet Burbank has been the go to potato variety for Canadian farmers and consumers.

This year, McCain Foods in Chin, Alta., has entered a corporate partnership with the Farming Smarter Association to explore the viability of other varieties in its food processing plant for farmers to consider.

Farming Smarter is using one of its commercial plots to do a research trial growing four varieties using six treatments.

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan has written to the federal government asking for emergency use of strychnine to control gophers
 

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan wants strychnine reinstated under emergency use provisions.

The organization has asked the federal agriculture and health ministers to “urgently” consider the request.

APAS said there is a significant uncontrolled increase in the population of Richardson’s ground squirrels costing about $9 million a year.

Firm behind plan to build Saskatchewan fertilizer plant had to recently deal with former CEO’s financial problems

 It is full steam ahead at Genesis Fertilizers despite a tumultuous June, say proponents of the proposed Saskatchewan mega-project.

“It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when we get this project off the ground,” said Terry Drabiuk, vice-president of business development with Genesis.

The project is a proposed $2.89 billion, farmer-owned nitrogen fertilizer plant to be built in Belle Plaine, Sask.

This weekend, Lowe Farm will play host to a family reunion, but not just any. It’s an occasion that will also celebrate history and attempt to solve a Mennonite mystery. 

How long have Blatzes been around?   

The reason for the reunion, according to one of its organizers, Dulaney Blatz, is to commemorate a significant milestone — 150 years since the Blatz family arrived in Canada.  

Funeral For:  Mary Loewen nee Thiessen 
Funeral Date: July 24, 2025 
Mary Loewen nee Thiessen, 94, of Neepawa formerly of Blumenort, passed away Sunday, July 20th at Country Meadows Personal Care Home, Neepawa. She is survived by many in the Loewen and Thiessen families. She was predeceased by her husband Cornelius.  
The funeral service for Mary Loewen nee Thiessen will be held Thursday, July 24th at 2pm at First Baptist Church, Neepawa with burial at Rosedale Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the church Wednesday, July 23rd from 7 to 8:30pm. 

The founding CEO of the five-year-old organization will stay on until January 2026

Seeds Canada is looking for a new chief executive officer after Barry Senft announced he is stepping down from the role he’s held for about four years.

Senft will continue to serve as CEO until the end of January 2026.

“I think after five years, it’s time for new leadership,” he said during the 2025 Seeds Canada conference in Quebec City.

He said someone with more seeds experience would make sense now that the organization is up and running.

Police were called after someone spotted a man walking in the northwest corner of Altona last Thursday carrying what appeared to be a firearm.
    
The witness offered up a description of the man and the clothes he was wearing and, from that information, police realized they'd seen him the day before, adding he is well known to them.
    
Officers found the man at his home wearing the clothes as described by the witness. After speaking with him, police determined the firearm was a toy and say the man voluntarily turned it over to them.

There is a lot to be proud of when it comes to the U17 Morden Eagles soccer team, and from wins, to laughs, to memories, it all led to a championship run that they wont ever forget.

"It feels pretty good," star player Kapri Curry says with a smile about being a champion. "We definitely are pretty excited."