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Farm groups are asking for federal action on regulation and trade amid mounting financial pressures and tariff fears

Keystone Agricultural Producers and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture want governments to consider agriculture more often when setting priorities.

They are ramping up pressure on governments to prioritize agriculture in trade, regulation and disaster response as farmers face worsening drought and mounting financial strain.

The Carillon Sultans stared down some adversity, and the group didn't blink an eye, showing strong resolve and determination, keeping their record perfect heading into playoff Sunday.

Richer Rodeo is a favourite event for many in the southeast, and the event continues to grow.   

Committee Board member, Mark Lanouette Junior, says he and all the volunteers are excited about putting this on.   

The U13 AAA Eastman Wildcats continued their strong play, winning both their games on Friday, setting themselves up for great things heading into the weekend.

"We opened up the day against Calgary," coach Jason Plett explains, They were Alberta 1, we had faced them earlier in the season, at a tournament in Saskatoon. They had beat us there, so we knew we'd have to be at our best, and the girls really responded. We ended up winning 11-4, our bats were on fire, and our defense was rock solid all game long. Our pitchers, they pitched very, very well. That was fantastic to see.

Funeral For:  Herman Friesen 
Funeral Date: August 12, 2025 
Herman Friesen, 91, of Winnipeg passed away Thursday, July 31st at St. Boniface Hospital. He is survived by 1 daughter, 1 son, and their families. He was predeceased by his wife Elizabeth, and 4 brothers. 
The funeral service for Herman Friesen will be held Tuesday, August 12th at 11am at Braeside Evangelical Mennonite Church, 1011 Munroe Avenue, with burial at Kildonan Presbyterian Cemetery. 
Viewing will be at the church prior to the service. 
Donations may be made to MCC. 

Canada's 2025 wildfire season is now the second-worst on record.

The latest figures posted by the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre suggest the fires have torn through 72,000 square kilometres, an area roughly the size of New Brunswick.

That surpasses the next worst season in 1989 and is about half the area burned during the record-setting 2023 season, according to a federal database of wildfire seasons dating back to 1972.

Ottawa is hiking entry-level pay for Canadian Armed Forces privates by 20 per cent for the regular force and 13 per cent for reservists, Prime Minister Mark Carney said at CFB Trenton on Friday.

That means the annual salary for a new recruit will go from $43,368 to $52,044.

Other military members will also receive pay raises, with smaller increases for higher ranks — part of a broader plan to boost recruitment and operational readiness. The new pay hikes will be retroactive to April 1 of this year.

The Carillon Sultans remained perfect, winning both their games on Friday without allowing a run against, giving them a 3-0 record heading into Saturday.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year — for gardeners, anyway. From peas to potatoes, local growers share what makes picking their produce so satisfying.

With August in full swing, backyard growers and rural homesteaders are finally enjoying the fruits (and veggies) of their labour. The long days of watering, weeding and wishing are paying off with baskets full of homegrown goodness.

We asked local gardeners: What’s the most satisfying thing to pick from the garden and why? The responses were wholesome, joyful — and pretty pea-heavy.

A spokesperson for our province says it was not their decision to close the bulk-fill water station in Woodridge.

According to our province, the Woodridge Community Club previously operated a bulk-fill station at the community hall site. It says the station was closed in June 2024.