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Saskatchewan's Weekly Crop Report shows 49 per cent of the provincial crop has been seeded, that's up from 31 per cent last week and well ahead of the five-year average of 32 percent.

Crops Extension Specialist Meghan Rosso says pulse crops continue to lead in seeding progress with 78 per cent of field peas seeded, 71 per cent of lentils and 65 per cent of chickpeas now in. 

Dealing with a fire on your farm can be both dangerous and devastating. Fortunately, there are things you can do to reduce the risk of fires.

Improper use of burn barrels can easily start fires. People often contribute to the risk of fire by not using proper screens on burn barrels or clearing the grass around the barrel itself.

With a potential Canada Post strike looming once again and arriving as soon as May 22, 2025, various ministries, Crown corporations and provincial government agencies have announced the preparation of contingency plans to limit potential service interruptions.

Clients, suppliers and businesses are being encouraged to switch to direct deposit, as payments made through that method will not be impacted by postal service changes.

Here are some of the items included:

Ruck It Up! began five years ago now when Moose Jaw friends Brett Hagan, Tyler Simpson, and Chris Robart decided to turn a passion of theirs — weighted hikes, or ‘rucking’ — into a fundraising event to support local suicide awareness and mental health first aid group Journey to Hope. 

Hagan said it’s pretty cool that they’ve been able to establish the event in the community. 

A series of amendments have been made to The Saskatchewan Employment Act recently and will come into effect later this fiscal year. The Government of Saskatchewan indicated that the amendments will better serve both employers seeking to maintain or grow their businesses in the province and their employees.

"Our labour legislation supports a growing economy and protects the rights of employees," Deputy Premier and Minister of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Jim Reiter said in the announcement.

The Moose Jaw Community Players are excited to present their latest production: The Sound of Music! 

Join them June 19-21 at the Moose Jaw Centre for Arts and Culture as they perform one of the most popular musicals of all time. 

Jarrod Jeanson of the Community Players says there are about 80 people involved in the production. 

800 CHAB, Country 100 and Silver Star Salvage & Recycling are fuelling local farms with Farmer Appreciation — Seeding Edition.

Enter now HERE by sharing your farm story. You could win lunch from Déjà Vu Café and Canadian Tire cash for you and another deserving farm.

All entries are also eligible for the grand prize — $1,000 worth of FMC Express SG.

Carnie's Comments

So, due to what the City of Moose Jaw is calling "an isolated system issue", their eBilling system has been temporarily discontinued. So, they, we, are going old school - back to paper copies of our bills.

I smiled when I heard about this yesterday because I have yet to sign up for that eBilling! I still get my quarterly water bill in the mail. I fill out the stub, write a cheque and drop it off at City Hall. 

It's actually the only bill that doesn't come out of my account automatically. 

It's been a busy week out in the field as farmers continue to work on getting this year's crop in the ground.

Manitoba's weekly crop report shows the provincial crop is now 32 per cent seeded.

Oilseed Specialist Sonia Wilson puts together the weekly crop report, updating seeding progress around the province. 

Held annually since 1981, the City of Moose Jaw Beautification Awards recognize the most outstanding properties in Moose Jaw, encouraging civic pride and the pursuit of aesthetic enhancements.

From now until Friday, July 4, 2025, that home on your block that catches your eye (or perhaps your own) can be nominated in one of the following categories: