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An influx of wildfire evacuees has arrived in the Town of Kindersley, as the crisis in northern Saskatchewan continues to displace residents.

People forced from their homes are being relocated across the province — and in some cases, across the country — with many in urgent need of basic necessities during their time away.

The Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG) and J4 Agri-Science have announced a new partnership aimed at developing new and enhanced  Faba Bean varieties. This initiative is expected to bring significant improvements to the crop's potential and provide farmers with more options for their rotations.

Canada’s dwindling farmland base and rising rental costs threaten the country’s agricultural sustainability, researchers warn

Canada’s agricultural sector faces mounting pressure as the country continues to lose farmland to urban development, while some existing acres sit vacant.

That’s according to new research released by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

Competition for sales is expected to heat up as Russia expects a bigger crop following last year’s disappointing harvest
 

Canada will likely be facing more competition in pea export markets this year.

Russia’s production is expected to rebound after a disappointing 2024-25 harvest, said Gaurav Jain, analyst with AgPulse Analytica.

He is forecasting 5.01 million tonnes of production in 2025-26, up from 3.92 million tonnes last year.

Daniel O'Connor Obituary

January 2, 1949 ~ May 30, 2025 (age 76)

It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel William O'Connor announce his passing on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the age of 76 years. Beloved father of Tim (Sarah), Chris (Kristy), and Rory (Camille), and cherished grandfather of Harper, Lola, Addyson, Rowan, Oaklyn, Hayes, and Lily. There will be a Celebration of Life for Daniel at a later date. Details to come. Donations, in memory of Daniel, may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada (details below).

A Macklin man is facing multiple charges after Unity RCMP seized drugs and ammunition during a traffic stop on May 26.

RCMP say officers stopped a speeding truck in Macklin around 7 p.m. The man was arrested at the scene for driving with suspended. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, officers allegedly found approximately 232 grams of methamphetamine, 35 grams of cocaine and five grams of psilocybin. All substances are suspected and have been sent to Health Canada for testing.

The Unity Cardinals are off to a 6-1 start in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League. The team has done it all without a true home game, playing their home half of the schedule out of Wilkie for at least the regular season, with Cardinal diamond under construction. 

A big weekend is ahead for the ball diamond in the middle of a complete transformation. They are turfing the field all weekend long, and anyone interested in helping out can check out the story below.

ESTON, Sask. — A unique faith-based rehabilitation centre in west-central Saskatchewan is offering men struggling with addiction a chance to rebuild their lives—one class, one chore and one cinnamon bun at a time.

Village of Hope Eston is a 10-month residential program for men seeking recovery from drug or alcohol addiction. Located in the former Eston College campus, the facility now houses dormitories, classrooms, and a fully operational bakery that serves both as a life skills training ground and a popular spot for fresh-baked treats.

Abandoned wells are a significant environmental and safety risk. These wells can act as a conduit and allow contaminated surface water to enter the well and severely impact water quality, posing risk to drinking water supplies, as well as plant, animal and aquatic life.

Abandoned wells, especially large diameter wells, are also physical hazards that can result in injury or death to humans or animals who may accidentally fall in. Proper decommissioning of these wells is crucial to protect our water sources and improve public safety.