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The invasive weed is now being spotted further north than ever before

Farmers in Alberta have a growing problem on their hands, as a notorious weed has started making its way north through the province.

The rapid and relentless spread of kochia, the highly adaptable and increasingly resistant weed, is moving north and taking root in places scientists thought it never would.

Critics respond to report suggesting price correction, saying farmland remains a solid investment

The largest owner of cropland in Canada isn’t buying the idea that farmland values are overdue for a correction.

He says that’s because technical analysis — where market watchers use trends, patterns and mathematical models to predict future price movements — doesn’t apply to agricultural land.

The Saskatchewan RCMP have laid charges as a result of a shooting incident that took place on Muskowekwan First Nation on July 24 that triggered a dangerous person alert. 

The incident resulted in a Saskatchewan RCMP officer being shot and injured. 

Elijah Albert, 28, of Muskowekwan First Nation has been charged with attempted murder with a firearm, discharging a firearm with intent, uttering threats, and pointing a firearm. 

The Moose Jaw RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in solving a theft that took place in North Grove. 

Police received the report on July 17 and determined a trailer was stolen from a property on Daniel Drive.  

The trailer is described as a black 2017 tri-axle dump trailer with the Saskatchewan license plate 267 KPI. It’s believed the theft occurred sometime between dusk on July 16 and the early morning of July 17. 

Here is a list of five things happening in and around Moose Jaw this weekend: 

Brickspo, Saturday and Sunday 

The 14th Brickspo is taking place at the Western Development Museum on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. 

A 61-year-old man is facing a list of charges, including assaulting a peace officer, following an incident in Richmound last Friday. 

This Friday, the Saskatchewan RCMP announced that Ricky Manz of Richmound has been charged with one count of assault, two counts of assaulting a police officer, one count of resisting arrest, one count of mischief, one count of uttering threats, and one count of obstructing or interfering with an employee or agency of a municipality.  

Saskatchewan’s Deputy Premier says the province is holding strong in an uncertain global economy — with low unemployment, growing tax revenues, and one of the best fiscal positions in the country — but warned that external shocks like international tariffs and falling oil prices still pose risks.

After multiple days of persistent poor air quality, we are in for a temporary reprieve. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) conditions are significantly improved heading into the weekend. 

“The air is a lot cleaner, the air quality is a lot better,” said ECCC meteorologist, Crawford Luke, noting that the change is well-timed as today and tomorrow are expected to be warm and dry, ideal for outdoor activities. 

The 2025 Infrastructure Renewal Program has reached week 12 and work continues replacing approximately 1.4 kilometres of cast iron pipe and 700 metres of feeder main at various locations across the city.

Many Saskatchewan producers are regarding the recent and widespread rainfall as a positive sign for things to come, despite the variable impact it has had on actual crop and pasture conditions.

It was noted that, in some areas, the rain came just in time to carry crops forward through flowering and grain fill, while in others the rain came too late to make much of a difference to crops or pastures.