Dylan Fiessel

The Manor Fun Daze Committee is hosting their Manor Motor Madness truck and tractor pulls on August 9th & 10th. A fun filled weekend with lots of horsepower as the Prairie Pulling League heads to Manor, SK. President of the Manor Fun Daze Committee Rylan Weir explains just how much power they’re dealing with. 

As we head into the month of August, most farmers will be getting the combine ready for harvest. However, the question of whether to desiccate or not is always on the minds of farmers that want to get a jumpstart on harvest. Sometimes that decision of desiccation can be answered as early as seeding time. Jason Stewart is an agrologist with Parrish & Heimbecker in Weyburn and has noticed the increase in desiccants used.  

As we head into the month of August, most farmers will be getting the combine ready for harvest. However, the question of whether to desiccate or not is always on the minds of farmers that want to get a jumpstart on harvest. Sometimes that decision of desiccation can be answered as early as seeding time. Jason Stewart is an agrologist with Parrish & Heimbecker in Weyburn and has noticed the increase in desiccants used.  

Saskatchewan farmland continues to increase in value compared to previous years according to the latest report from Farm Credit Canada (FCC). Farmland value increased the most in Saskatchewan, rising by 15.7% last year. FCC’s senior economist Justin Shepherd explains the many factors that contribute to rising prices. 

If you’re heading out to the lake this upcoming weekend with aspirations of catching fish, you can go without the fishing license thanks to Saskatchewan’s annual Free Fishing Weekend. Happening from July 13th and 14th, the provincial government encourages anyone, whether experienced or just starting, to head out and take advantage of the free weekend.