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

Enter 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.

The family are saddened to announce the passing of Catharine English, May 20 at the age of 92.  Cathy is predeceased by her husband Doug. Over the years they made their home in the Hearne/Briercrest areas and in Avonlea before retiring to Moose Jaw. 

She is survived by her three children Doug English (Angie), Pat (Julian Chinski) and Laurie (Guy Renaud); seven grandchildren and their spouses; 15 great grandchildren; and two brothers. As well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Plant 2025 is well underway across the prairies and generally ahead of the seasonal averages.

Canada's Outlook for Principal Field Crops came out yesterday.

Some of the highlights for the 2025-26 growing season:

As farmers continue their seeding operations, the latest crop report brings a mix of optimism and caution. 

Crop Extension Specialist Tyce Masich says at this point 72 per cent of the provincial crop is now planted; that's an increase of 23 per cent from last week. 

He notes it's a smaller increase than the week before, largely due to rain delays in parts of the south and east regions of the province. 

This spring, Mix 103 is bringing the cheer straight to your workplace with Mix Mugging!

We're visiting 10 workplaces around Moose Jaw with the ultimate coffee break!

Each winning location will receive:

• 10 exclusive MIX 103/Streets Steakhouse & Bar coffee mugs
• A steaming hot carafe of coffee from Tim Hortons
• Delicious baked treats from Maple Leaf Bakery

Our latest winner was S. N. Roy & Associates! Kristen Rusu nominated her office, and they received a Mix Mugging!

There is always a lot that goes into running a sports program of any kind, and money is part of it. That is especially true for the Vanier Vikings Football program, which is holding a first-of-its-kind rib dinner fundraiser.

Attendees will be able to have a great meal at the Crushed Can Rec Room and Bar on June 9 from 4 - 8 p.m. Players of the team will be in the house, and you will have a shot at winning door prizes and a 50/50 draw.

ROSETOWN, Sask. — A former Saskatchewan MLA grew visibly agitated on the stand Wednesday as the high-profile human trafficking and sexual assault trial of two rural restaurant owners continued in a Rosetown courtroom.

Hugh Nerlien, who represented Kelvington–Wadena from 2016 until 2024, was cross-examined by defense counsel about his involvement in the case. At one point, he accused the lawyer of seeking a “gotcha moment,” prompting multiple reminders from Judge Martinez to remain composed and respond directly.

Moose Jaw postal workers are frustrated, but unsurprised by Canada Post’s latest move, which was to send proposed collective agreements to the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) a mere 36 hours before the existing agreements expire — and then refuse to give negotiators time to review those documents. 

Ryan Milne made a brief appearance in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Wednesday to address some outstanding matters so his trial can proceed. 

Crown prosecutor Rob Parker told the court the trial had been delayed due to missing disclosure involving medical records. That information has since been provided to Milne’s lawyer, Olamide Ben-Ajayi. 

However, as a result, the Crown must re-subpoena a witness for cross-examination. 

A 32-year-old man pleaded guilty to several charges in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Wednesday and was sentenced to seven months in prison. 

Cassidy Atkinson appeared via CCTV from remand as legal aid lawyer Suzanne Lalonde entered guilty pleas as part of a joint submission with Crown prosecutor Rob Parker.