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Today marks the start of AgSmart 2025, the educational agriculture expo is now being held at Olds College.

The event falls under the direction of the Agri Trade Equipment Expo Group. Show Manager Tracy Gardner says this year's event is going to look a little different. 

Reproductive health advocates say the federal government's failure to commit to funding pharmacare in all provinces and territories is leaving people with a lot of uncertainty, and could create inequality across the country.

"It's really disappointing, honestly," said Liz Thompson, advocacy lead for Cover Contraception.

"It seems like they don't really know what they're going to do."

The pace of auto theft is dropping in Canada thanks to collective efforts to crack down on thieves, says an industry group focused on insurance fraud and crime.

Équité Association said in a report released Monday that the number of vehicles reported stolen nationally dropped 19.1 per cent in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.

Just over 23,000 vehicles were reported stolen in the first six months of the year in Canada, the report said.

The move to accept Australian shipments comes as China conducts an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola

Canada’s canola growers could soon be facing stiff competition in their top seed market.

Reuters is reporting that Australia is close to finalizing an agreement that will reopen the Chinese market to canola shipments from Down Under.

The world’s second-largest canola exporter has been shut out of the largest import market since 2020 due to phytosanitary requirements aimed at preventing the spread of blackleg disease.

This year’s show saw three clear days for attendees to see equipment, livestock and the latest in technology

Ag In Motion 2025 organizers are pleased with this year’s attendance.

"We’re very pleased with attendance, response from exhibitors and the overall tone of the show this year," said Rob O’Connor, Ag In Motion show director.

The Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners announced their success today in searching for a new Chief for the Moose Jaw Police Service (MJPS) — Robert Davis was most recently Chief of Police in Brantford, Ontario, and brings 34 years of law enforcement experience to his new role.

"Chief Robert Davis stood out as a leader who understands the importance of building relationships and leading with both compassion and foresight," said Mayor James Murdock, Chair of the Moose Jaw Board of Police Commissioners. 

The Moose Jaw Miller Express came away with just one win in three games over the weekend. 

On Friday night, Moose Jaw picked up a 13-6 victory over the Weyburn Beavers. The game was tied 2-2 after the first inning. Austin Gurney doubled to centre field to score Thomas Soto for Moose Jaw’s first run. Gurney later scored on a Weyburn error. 

Weyburn took a 4-2 lead after three innings, but the Miller Express answered with three runs in the top of the fourth. Soto hit a double that drove home Tanner DeGrazia, Andy Rivas and Ben Waliczek. 

Below you'll find MLA Tim McLeod and MLA Megan Patterson's Report from the Legislature for July 24, 2025. 

The views expressed below are solely the opinions of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official stance of Golden West.

Saskatchewan heads into the second half of the year with more positive economic numbers, demonstrating our strong economy. June 2025 saw an all-time historical high with more people working in Saskatchewan than ever before, adding 20,500 jobs year-over-year.  

Canada has some of the most advanced lightning detection technology in the world. Every flash is logged in real time by the Canadian Lightning Detection Network (CLDN), run through Environment and Climate Change Canada. But when it comes to how many people are actually injured or killed, the national picture is shockingly incomplete.

The crowds were all smiles at the Western Development Museum's Moose Jaw branch this weekend, as Brickspo 2025 brought in builders and fans from across the province and beyond. From kinetic Lego sculptures to intricate recreations of video game scenes and pop culture icons, the exhibition blended artistic expression with technical mastery — and the public showed up in droves.

“It's been going really well,” said Alexis Jones, programs and volunteer coordinator at the WDM. “We've been really busy and steady. It's really nice to see everybody come out.”