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Testing ground and surface water sources can help determine if there are contaminants present that can affect animal health and production. In Saskatchewan, common contaminants include sulfate, sodium, nitrate, and iron. Stagnant surface water sources that experience nutrient-loading may be susceptible to blue-green algae, which can produce toxins that are unsafe for livestock.

The Prairie Pest Monitoring Network report shows flea beetle activity is getting started across the prairies. The warm weather seems to have brought them out of overwintering locations. So far it seems crucifer flea beetles are more prevalent than the striped flea beetles.

CAPI report says data strategies in agriculture need to be a 10-year national priority

Digital agriculture should be a national strategic priority with focused funding in the next federal-provincial-territorial policy agreement to help drive farmer-level adoption, says a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

CAPI collaborated with EMILI, a non-profit Manitoba organization focused on digital agriculture proving and adoption.

A former Prime Minister once quipped from the campaign trail that “an election is no time to talk about serious issues”. When it comes to providing opportunities for Canadians, however, policy matters far more than partisan politics. We have had a federal election, and a Cabinet has been appointed. We now need the government to have a laser-like focus on the fundamentals of good policy.

Last weekend featured two markets on opposite sides of Strathmore at the same time.

On Saturday (May 31) residents had the choice to visit Main Street Market's Spring Market at the Strathmore Civic Centre, and the Vintage & Vines Country Market at the Legacy Farm Project.

Both events featured dozens of local vendors selling a variety of goods, including arts, crafts, food, and 3D-printed knick knacks.

Tomorrow morning on 104.5 More Country, we are playing Five Second Rule with Langdon Firehouse Bar & Grill.

Keesyn Glawson will drop a category, and you've got to name three things in that category within five seconds to win.

If you text in, you could win a $50 gift card!

Listen for the cue to text at 8 a.m.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to introduce a bill today spelling out the federal government's next steps on border security.

The recent throne speech promised legislation to bolster security at Canada's borders and new tools for police and intelligence agencies to help them stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and its precursors.

The government also said the Canada Border Services Agency will be given new powers to examine goods destined for export to prevent the movement of illegal and stolen products, including cars.

The federal government plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday.

"The Canadian government is engaging with its Chinese counterparts at the ministerial level and we'll continue those discussions," Carney told reporters after meeting with premiers in Saskatoon.

"They're a top priority for us." 

The commitment came in a statement after the meeting and it says premiers want Canada's trading relationship with China to improve. 

Chestermere RCMP have found a missing man.

According to police, 35-year-old Kiefer Cote went missing on May 25, and his car was found four days later.

On Monday (June 2) officers announced that Cote had been found safe.

Chestermere RCMP thanked the public for their assistance.

O'Shea Red Crow, a former player with the Agra Risk Wheatland Kings, passed away on Sunday (June 1).

The 21-year-old passed away after Calgary Police received reports of a man who had fallen from a building on Third Street S.E. The man was confirmed to be Red Crow by his family.

Head coach Douglas Raycroft met with media at the Strathmore Family Centre to talk about the loss.