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This week has seen significant fluctuations in the commodity markets, particularly in wheat and canola prices. Following the U.S. Memorial Day long weekend, wheat prices dropped sharply on Tuesday, falling by $10 to $15 per tonne.

Farmers have been making good progress in the field; so far 88 per cent of the provincial crop in the ground. 

According to Saskatchewan's weekly crop report seeding is most advanced in the southwest at 95 per cent, followed by the west-central region at 94 per cent, the northwest at 93, the northeast at 92, the east central at 81, and the southeast at 80 per cent seeded.

As Manitoba faces one of its largest wildfire-related evacuations in recent memory, the City of Winkler is preparing to receive several hundred evacuees starting today. With thousands of people already displaced, local and provincial authorities are scrambling to find safe accommodations across the province. 

Under sunny skies and the warm spirit of community, residents of Salem Home, Grade 6 students from Emerado Centennial School, and supporters from across Winkler gathered Tuesday morning for a meaningful walk in support of the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba.

The event, held on the grounds of Salem Home, wasn't just about raising funds—it was about building connection, awareness, and understanding.

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released its third Farmers and Food Price Report.

The report shows that while food prices remain high, the share of the food dollar reaching Saskatchewan farmers continues to decline.

One of the contributors to wind is the Coriolis force. The Coriolis force arises from the fact that the Earth rotates. | Photo: File
Last issue, we talked about how the pressure gradient force is the main driving force of wind in our atmosphere and that it exists due to the unequal heating of the Earth’s surface.

Now, if we were to take a simple look at the Earth, this would mean that the polar regions would have high pressure because they are cold and the equatorial regions would be areas of low pressure because they are warm.

India takes the plunge, but some crop sectors remain hesitant.

May 4, 2025, could be a significant day in the history of agriculture.

On that day, Indian agriculture minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the release of two gene-edited rice varieties.

The announcement signals to the world that India — a country of nearly 1.5 billion people — is committed to gene edited technologies and modern tools to improve crop production.

Funeral For:  Clara Kehler nee Loeppky 
Funeral Date: June 1, 2025 
Clara Kehler nee Loeppky, 90, of Altona passed away Wednesday, May 28th at Eastview Place. She is survived by her husband Alvin Kehler, their children Denise (Tim) Fast, and Garth Kehler, as well as 3 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
The celebration of life for Clara Kehler nee Loeppky will be held Sunday, June 1st at 2pm at Altona Bergthaler Mennonite Church with private burial prior to the service at Altona Cemetery. 

Funeral For:  Harry M. Neufeld 
Funeral Date: June 1, 2025 
Harry M. Neufeld, 79, of Winkler formerly of Hochfeld, passed away Tuesday, May 27th at Salem Home. He is survived by his wife Anne, 1 son, 2 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 1 sister, and 2 brothers. He was predeceased by 4 sisters and 4 brothers. 
The funeral service for Harry M. Neufeld will be held Sunday, June 1st at 2pm at Winkler Sommerfeld Mennonite Church with burial at Hochfeld Cemtery.