AgraCity restarts packaging and product fulfillment operations
AgraCity - a generic crop input supplier - sending out an important notice yesterday to its clients thanking them for their patience while they work through their operational restructuring after experiencing cash flow problems.
AgraCity owes product to a number of farmers and is attempting to reimburse growers for crop inputs they bought but did not receive.
The company announced they have restarted their packaging and product fulfillment operations and will be making products available to customers soon.
New options have been announced for livestock producers in Manitoba dealing with extremely dry conditions
Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn says Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation will provide support measures through its AgriInsurance program, improving cash flow for livestock producers needing to secure additional feed.
MASC will be applying a quality adjustment factor to reduce yield appraisals by 40 per cent for drought-stricken cereal crops that are converted to livestock feed.
Canada's Arctic Trade Corridor creates more market opportunities
A new agreement will open up more opportunities for moving products from Manitoba and Saskatchewan to the world.
This week, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew and the Arctic Gateway Group (AGG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will create a northern trade corridor through the Port of Churchill.
Moe says Saskatchewan remains committed to strengthening trade across Canada by supporting and developing new transportation corridors
Estevan’s pickleball scene grows with club momentum and new facilities
The sport of pickleball is thriving in Estevan, and with both the Estevan Pickleball Club and Fresh Air Fitness working on new court developments, it’s clear that the region is fully embracing one of Canada’s fastest-growing games.
Taylor Herman, President of the Estevan Pickleball Club, says the 2025 season is progressing well despite the summer slowdown.
“Everything's been going good for us. It's a little slow right now, just with everyone on holidays. But prior to school being done, everything's been busy and looks to be a busy fall coming up,” Herman said.
77 new full-time healthcare positions being added to rural areas
The provincial government has announced that it will be adding 77 new and enhanced full-time positions in 30 rural and remote communities across Saskatchewan. Positions will be focused on improving emergency and acute care services, reducing service disruptions, and building a stable workforce in Saskatchewan.
The new and improved positions will have a focus on communities that have experienced service disruptions or have faced ongoing staffing challenges.
Defence wants absolute discharge for Barber in Freedom Convoy trial
A lawyer for one of two leaders of the Freedom Convoy facing sentencing told an Ottawa court Wednesday her client should not be left with a criminal record.
Crown prosecutor Siobhain Wetscher said Wednesday she is seeking stiff sentences for convoy leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber because of the broad community harm caused by the three-week 2022 protest in Ottawa's downtown core.
Premiers praise Carney and one another as they wrap up meetings in Ontario
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe wrapped three days of meetings with his fellow premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday with a message he admitted he wouldn't have sent over the past decade.
"We can be proud of the work our federal government is doing, in fairness," Moe said.
Moe has been one of the federal Liberal government's most vocal critics in recent years — and criticism of Ottawa is usually guaranteed when provincial leaders gather.
Aime, Brenda
Brenda Aime
1947 – 2025
The family of Brenda Kae Aime (Amos) of Redvers, SK sadly announces her passing at the Southeast Integrated Care Centre, Moosomin, SK on July 21, 2025, at the age of 77.
A Public Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Redvers Town Cemetery. Following the service, please join Brenda’s family for a time of fellowship and refreshments at the Golden Age Centre in Redvers.
Taste of Summer BBQ serves up support for Estevan Legion
The grills were hot and the community spirit even hotter at today’s Taste of Summer Charity BBQ, hosted outside Wood Country in support of Estevan Legion Branch #60. With smoky burgers, sunshine, and plenty of smiling faces, the event raised $1,140.00, all in the name of giving back to local veterans and community organizations.
Greenhouse gas emissions report shows sharp drop in levels from 2024 data
Saskatchewan's upstream oil and gas sector saw its fifth-straight year of reductions in greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in 2024, according to some new data from the Ministry of Energy and Resources' Oil and Gas Emissions Management Regulations' (OGEMR) Annual Report. The data from the report shows that provincial emissions from venting and flaring at upstream oil facilities fell by 71 per cent compared to 2015 levels, and by 13 per cent compared to 2023 levels.