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Canada Post and the union representing postal workers are set to return to the bargaining table today.

Plans to rekindle talks late last week were delayed due to a lack of federal government mediators.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers claimed labour unrest at Air Canada was pulling attention from the postal service's dispute, which has stretched on for more than a year and a half.

Air Canada flights within North America are expected to ramp up this morning as the airline continues its operational restart following a three-day flight attendants' strike.

The company resumed flights Tuesday afternoon after a complete halt to Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge routes that began early Saturday morning.

It said it was focusing on outbound international flights to start.

Farm Credit Canada is extending its trade disruption support program for canola producers impacted by the ongoing trade disruptions.

Last week, China implemented a 75.8 per cent tariff on Canadian canola seed imports.

FCC's President and CEO Justine Hendricks says the agriculture and food industry is resilient, but global trade uncertainty can create real pressure on cash flow and operations.

CN Rail submitted its 2025-26 Grain Plan to Transport Canada at the end of July.

CN's Assistant Vice-President of Grain, David Przednowek, says the grain plan is based on what CN knows from customers and other stakeholders about the volume of grain and processed grain products that it expects to move over the course of the 2025-26 crop year.

In Monday’s release of BHP’s financial results for the full year ending June 30th, BHP announced Stage Two of the Jansen Mine will be pushed back two years to 2031.

In its report BHP notes, “While consumer inflation has fallen to close to 2 per cent in Canada, price growth for industrial construction works has been significantly stronger, increasing by over 10 per cent in the past two years in Saskatoon. This has placed upwards pressure on costs for Jansen.”

As of 9:30 am on Tuesday morning there are 60 active wildfires in the province according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA).  Of those active wildfires, eight are listed as contained, six are not contained, 33 are ongoing assessment and 13 are listed protecting values.  

So far this year, there have been 467 wildfires, well above the 5-year average of 382. 

The Rosebud Jr Royals participated in the Canadian Fast Pitch Championships last week in Winkler and Morden, Manitoba and finished in 5th place. 

In their first game, on Wednesday they were defeated by the Tavistock Athletics of Ontario 3-1.  

The Royals bounced back in their second game with a 16-9 victory against Elma Avengers.  

If you’re hunting deer or elk this season, take note: mandatory disease testing is now in effect in select areas of Saskatchewan for the 2025-26 hunting season. 

Environment Minister Travis Keisig emphasized the importance of monitoring wildlife health. “Protecting our wildlife helps keep hunting and agriculture strong. We appreciate hunters who submit samples for testing and thank them for their support.” 

A 45-year-old male from Saskatoon is facing a number of charges after attempting to flee from police on Highway 16 last week. 

Last Thursday (August 14) just before 8:00 am, Lanigan Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) attempted to make a traffic stop on Highway 16 near Elstow

The vehicle was travelling at high rate of speed and did not stop. Instead, it fled from police. Officers noticed a backpack thrown out of the vehicle window. The backpack was seized by police.