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The U.S. has imposed general tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles and copper tariffs will begin in early August

In order to provide some relief from the threat of 35 per cent tariffs, Bangladesh has decided to sign a memorandum of understanding on wheat trade with the U.S. The country has agreed to purchase 700,000 tonnes of U.S. wheat annually for the next five years. Photo: file

Tariffs, trade top of mind at recent Agriculture in Motion show

While there’s more to be done, Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe says he’s hopeful trade relations with China can be mended.

“I’ll give credit to prime minister Carney for the engagement that he has undertaken,” Moe said in an interview at the recent Ag in Motion farm show near Saskatoon.

The invasive weed is now being spotted further north than ever before

Farmers in Alberta have a growing problem on their hands, as a notorious weed has started making its way north through the province.

The rapid and relentless spread of kochia, the highly adaptable and increasingly resistant weed, is moving north and taking root in places scientists thought it never would.

Critics respond to report suggesting price correction, saying farmland remains a solid investment

The largest owner of cropland in Canada isn’t buying the idea that farmland values are overdue for a correction.

He says that’s because technical analysis — where market watchers use trends, patterns and mathematical models to predict future price movements — doesn’t apply to agricultural land.

Primary Care Alberta’s Screen Test program will be in Grimshaw and Peace River next month to provide screening mammograms to eligible individuals aged 45 to 74.

A mobile mammography trailer will be at the following locations:

• Grimshaw: Grimshaw Berwyn Community Health Complex (5621 Wilcox Road) Aug. 21-23

• Peace River: Peace River Community Health Centre (10101 68 Street) Aug. 25-27

On July 19, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate a fatal shooting by a Grande Prairie RCMP officers that happened earlier that day.

On July 18 at 10:36 p.m., a community peace officer in a marked vehicle had his emergency equipment activated while attempting to pull over an unrelated vehicle. The officer observed another vehicle being driven erratically, speeding away and running a red light. The officer broadcast this information on the radio channel shared with Grande Prairie RCMP.

Please be advised that Range Road 63 will be closed from Highway 43 to Township Road 724 beginning on Monday, July 28, 2025 due to construction.

The closure will be in place from 7:00 a.m. on Monday, July 28 to 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 29.

During the full closures, access will be granted to residents and business employees located along the affected route. The route will be closed to all other traffic.

Drivers are asked to avoid the area when travelling.

Information provided by the County of Grande Prairie

A major new initiative is launching in Grande Prairie this August with the goal of improving how the community responds to domestic abuse, gender-based violence, and other urgent challenges facing local families.

Hope Grande Prairie, led by Odyssey House, is a collective impact initiative that brings together nearly 50 local organizations to work as one—sharing information, coordinating support, and building stronger wraparound services for those in crisis.

Popular Christian artist Forrest Frank may have broken his back, but that hasn't broken his spirit or will to write new songs. 

Over the weekend, Forrest was playing with his son, Bodie, when he fell off his skateboard and fractured his L3 and L4 vertebrae.

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two leaders of the Freedom Convoy protest, are scheduled to be sentenced for mischief on Oct. 7 in an Ottawa courtroom.

In addition to lengthy prison sentences, the Crown wants to seize Barber's truck, which was used in the protest.

A forfeiture hearing on that matter is scheduled for Sept. 12.

Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Thursday she wants to rule on the mischief sentence and truck forfeiture at the same time so that she does not deliver "piecemeal" decisions.