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Root rots are the number one disease issue for pulse crops, significantly impacting pea and lentil fields across the Prairies.  Studies show that the disease which thrives in warm, wet conditions can cause a yield loss of anywhere from 60 to 84 percent.

Last year, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture conducted a pulse disease survey, which focused on the root rot disease complex.

According to the latest statistics from Environment and Climate Change Canada, Moose Jaw experienced a fairly average month of July, weather-wise.

The city recorded a mean temperature of 18.2 C, compared to the normal of 18.8 C — just 0.6 degrees below average.

It was the 28th coldest July on record in Moose Jaw, based on 130 years of data.

Across the province, July started out unseasonably warm until about the midpoint of the month. The second half cooled off, bringing the overall monthly average temperature closer to normal.

RODWELL

It is with great regret and sorrow we announce the passing of Brian George Rodwell after a brave and courageous battle with health issues. Brian passed away peacefully, with his children by his side, on Sunday, August 3rd, 2025, at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw, SK. Brian was born May 19th, 1950, to George and Lil Rodwell.

THOMAS (TOM) JOHN GALLAUGHER

July 2nd, 1948 – August 2nd, 2025

March 24th, 1962 – August 4th, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce that Robert James “Rob” Silljer passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4th, 2025, at the age of 63 years, in Kelowna, British Columbia, after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Helen Silljer. Rob is survived by his children, Saylem Silljer and Kylen (Shae) Silljer; brother, Ronald (Natalie) Silljer; cousin, Anne-Marie Ash; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will remember him with love.

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It became available to the general public in 2006. I joined in 2008. I've enjoyed it for about 17 years now. It is Facebook.

I think it's great. I'm there for amusement and to do some entertaining myself from time to time and to stay informed about what's topical for friends and acquaintances. It's useful that way.

For me, the novelty has never worn off and, it turns out, I'm in the majority.

An estimated 32.2 million Canadians are Facebook users. That's about 77% of the population.

HILLIER

Following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, Ralph Arthur Hillier passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29th, 2025. Ralph was born on August 8th, 1935 in Bracken, Saskatchewan.

Ralph had a life well lived. He was very handy and although he was not formally trained, he could fix almost anything with his mechanical aptitude. He was still building and repairing around the house until his passing in his 90th year.

The playoffs get underway starting tonight in the Western Canadian Baseball League.

The Moose Jaw Miller Express open their first round series on the road in Saskatoon to take on the number one ranked Berries.

In the other East Division semifinal tonight, the Regina Red Sox face the Medicine Hat Mavericks.

The Moose Jaw 13U AAA Canucks won the 2025 13U AAA Provincial Championship on Aug. 3 in Saskatoon. The team is now headed to the Western Canada Championship in Chilliwack, B.C., on Aug. 15.

The Moose Jaw area missed the majority of the rain that was forecasted yesterday. 

While 10 to 20 mm of rain was forecasted, Environment and Climate Change Canada only recorded 6.7 mm on Tuesday. Assiniboia also saw very little rainfall with 4.3 mm. 

Elbow saw significant rainfall with 20.3 mm, while Coronach got hit with 16.2 mm. 

As U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods climb higher under the Trump administration, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is urging calm and discouraging retaliatory measures, even as opposition voices accuse him of downplaying the damage to the provincial economy.

In a public statement posted to social media, Moe called the U.S. decision to hike tariffs on non-CUSMA-compliant goods to 35% “disappointing”, but emphasized that 95% of Saskatchewan’s exports to the U.S. remain tariff-free under the current trade deal.