If your looking for something to do with the family this weekend - why not visit a farm
Saskatchewan Open Farm Days runs August 9th and 10th, and is organized by Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan.
Event Coordinator Ashley Stone says agriculture is one of the biggest industries in the province, and the overall goal is to bring people together to get a better idea about life on the farm and where our food comes from.
She notes this year they have 34 hosts participating from across the province.
Anaerobic digestion seen as possible emissions solution
Research finds agriculture waste could be transformed into biogas and fertilizer using bacteria-based techonology
Canadian farms could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while generating renewable energy by converting agricultural waste into biogas, a McGill University doctoral student says.
Anjaly Paul said anaerobic digestion could transform livestock manure and crop residues that would otherwise decompose in landfills into valuable resources.
Sask. company tests peat inoculant replacement
A Saskatoon-based company has begun field trials of a replacement for granular peat inoculant.
Peat has been used for decades to inoculate crops such as peas and lentils and is a biological that provides consistent benefits, said Dave Greenshields, who founded Insight Plant Health in 2020.
However, customers are looking for a replacement, he told people attending a recent Canada-Saskatchewan Irrigation Diversification Centre field day.
Lyle John Bennett
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lyle John Bennett of Chamberlain, Saskatchewan, who departed this life peacefully on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, in Moose Jaw, SK.
Lyle was a proud member of the Chamberlain community — a husband, father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend, a man of quiet strength and kindness. Whether it was through a helping hand, or a story shared over coffee, Lyle touched the lives of many with his joking around and unwavering integrity.
Erland “Ozzie” Arthur Osberg
August 7, 1946 – August 4, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father, Erland “Ozzie” Arthur Osberg, in the early morning hours of August 4, 2025—just shy of his 79th birthday. A true original, Dad was known for his warm smile, quick wit, and the ever-present twinkle in his eye. He brought joy to every room he entered and left a lasting impression on all who knew him.
Audrey Bernice Elizabeth Andrews
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother Audrey Bernice Elizabeth Andrews at the age of 98 years old.
Wasp season in Saskatchewan: what they are, what they do, and how to stay safe
It’s wasp season in Saskatchewan — and if you’ve noticed more buzzing around your backyard barbecue, you’re not alone.
Dr. James Tansey, provincial entomologist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, says late summer is the peak activity period for native wasps — yellowjackets and bald-faced hornets are the big two.
“At this time of year, the foraging becomes more earnest,” said Tansey. “People are probably noticing their enthusiasm increasing as the year gets later and the push toward winter comes.”
Workers' compensation changes include cancer coverage for wildland firefighters
The provincial government announced that change to workers’ compensation came effect on Aug. 1 including expanded cancer coverage for wildland firefighter.
Amendments to The Workers’ Compensation Act, 2013, includes presumptive cancer coverage for wildland firefighters in the province.
Root Rots: The leading disease Issue for pulse crops
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.
Moose Jaw experiences average weather in July
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.