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Racing is back this weekend, August 16-17 just west of Kindersley at Flatlanders Speedway. Saturday's races start at 6:00 PM, Sunday at 1:00 PM, with more than just the regular competitors set to join the field.

The Prairie Dirt Racing Association will be part of the action, with the kidmod division, hobbystocks, streetstocks, and modifieds. Joining that will be the regular Flatlanders classes of run your junk, trucks, mini-sprints, and legends with points up for grabs in both competitions. 

Kyle RCMP handled several varied calls last week, including a farmyard fire, reports of mischief, and a theft under $5,000.

The week began Aug. 9 with a mischief complaint in Kyle stemming from an incident two days earlier. Later that evening, members responded to a well-being check in the RM of Marriott.

On Aug. 11, RCMP were called to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 7 near Harris. One driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Officers also handled two driving complaints near Rosetown the same day, issuing a verbal warning in one case.

For nearly a century, the Canadian Cadet Organizations operated as a male-only program, with young women excluded from participating for 96 years. That changed in 1975 with the passing of Bill C-16 that officially opened the door for female cadets.

Harvest time is just around the corner with some producers already started and there are many things to keep in mind before harvest to ensure your grain can be sold into any market. Before applying pesticides as a pre harvest application, always understand the label and be aware of any restrictions that may affect the marketability of your grain.

The Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Eleanor Olszewski was in Saskatchewan earlier this week for two key announcements, including $4.2 million for the province's ag sector. 

"By building on Saskatchewan’s many strengths and investing in them, we’re helping create good jobs and grow one strong Canadian economy."

This week, Alberta farmers learned more about the $5.2 million in funding planned for the province's two crop diversification centres.

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson says the province's farmers directly benefit from the work being done at CDC North near Edmonton, and CDC South near Brooks.

The funding supports upgrades and replacements to greenhouses, labs, and administrative buildings at both sites, as well as research essentials such as seed, fertilizer, and pesticides.  

Alberta Beef Producers have decided to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association.

Board Chair Doug Roxburgh says they've been talking with the organization about their concerns for years regarding governance and fiscal transparency.

He notes over the past five years there's been some discussion going on around the move, noting the final decision came following extensive deliberation and strategic review.

What do Saskatoon and Regina, Calgary and Edmonton, and New York and Boston have in common with Kindersley and Rosetown, Wilkie and Unity, and Martensville and Warman? 

Legendary rivalries on different scales. Most due to proximity, but some bred out of the hockey rink.

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Saskatchewan's weekly crop report shows most of the province received plenty of rain last week.

A long-standing agricultural retail presence in the Davidson region is set for a major transition as Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) hands over Blair’s Crop Solutions locations to four local Co-ops.

The move follows FCL’s purchase of the remaining shares in Blair’s Crop Solutions (2020) Inc., a joint venture created in 2021 when the Blair’s Family of Companies sold a majority stake in its six retail locations.