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Proven Seed is expanding its portfolio with the launch of three new LibertyLink canola hybrids and a cutting-edge TruFlex variety, giving farmers more disease resistance, improved harvest management, and greater flexibility in straight cutting.

The new LibertyLink lineup includes:

Wadena’s Vintage Day had a bonus this year with a special guest in attendance and a reunion with a special and historical piece of farming equipment.  

A great crowd made its way south on Highway 35 in Wadena to the Wadena Museum grounds for displays, demonstrations, music and memories. The iconic train station, moved from its original trackside location in Wadena is the most noticeable feature in a restored village display on the grounds.  

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a request to hear an appeal from Achter Land and Cattle regarding an earlier court decision that found a thumbs-up emoji served as an agreement to a grain contract. South West Terminal launched a claim for damages after Achter Land and Cattle failed to deliver on the contract.

Another spectacular Saturday of summer weather greeted visitors to Watrous on Saturday, July 26 for its annual Fun Run show and shine. While the weather was gorgeous, so was the multitude of vehicles on display lining Watrous’ Main Street. Hundreds of people walked the centre of the street to get a close up look at the automotive wonders on display. Some were stock vehicles with few modifications. Others were madcap inventions, a reflection of the imaginations of these automotive artists. 

Bolt Brain Buster:

Which movie star is killed off in the opening scene of Scream?

Text your answers to the Humboldt Sobeys Talk and Text line 306-682-0107

Tune in to the morning show or check back tomorrow for the answer!

Answer: Drew Barrymore 

With less than a year to go until the 2026 World Cup, political tensions and U.S. policy threaten to pose problems as Canada, the United States and Mexico prepare to co-host the tournament.

Next year’s FIFA World Cup will be the biggest ever, with the three countries hosting a record 48 teams. Between June 11 and July 19, they will play 104 matches, most of them in the U.S.

Avery Shenfeld doesn't think the Bank of Canada will cut its benchmark interest rate at its decision on Wednesday, but if it does, he said it will be a "pleasant surprise."

"There's always a chance that they'll surprise with the rate cut," the chief economist of CIBC said.

Most economists are also expecting the Bank of Canada will hold its policy rate steady at 2.75 per cent for a third consecutive decision later this week.

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a request to hear an appeal from Achter Land and Cattle regarding an earlier court decision that found a thumbs-up emoji served as an agreement to a grain contract. South West Terminal launched a claim for damages after Achter Land and Cattle failed to deliver on the contract.

The Saskatchewan NDP says despite the Premier’s nonchalant attitude towards the trade war with the U.S., the province’s exports are beginning to take a hit.

The Opposition’s release says last week, “Moe suggested a strategy of pandering to Trump rather than keeping our ‘elbows up’ as other Canadian Premiers are doing.”

Now, Statistics Canada data indicates that there has been a 9.4 per cent reduction in Saskatchewan exports to the U.S. over the first five months of 2025, dropping from $2,388,894 in January to $1,776,630 in May.

Saskatchewan’s Healthy Beaches report is indicating that swimming is not advised at four of the province’s waterbodies.

Sunnyside Beach near Prince Albert National Park has an advisory for E. coli, as does Rowan’s Ravine Provincial Park Main Beach Area, as well as Buffalo Pound Provincial Park Beach.

There is also a cautionary notice for algae blooms present at Kipabiskau Beach near Tisdale.

The rest of the province’s beaches remain safe