Kyle RCMP investigating fuel theft, truck thefts and fraud over past week
Kyle RCMP responded to a series of calls between May 2 and May 8, including thefts, fraud, and wellbeing checks in Kyle and nearby communities.
The week’s activity began on May 5 with a report of newspaper theft in Kyle at 8:59 a.m. A short time later, at 9:28 a.m., officers conducted a wellbeing check in the community.
On May 6, RCMP received a complaint of harassing communications in Rosetown. Officers determined there was insufficient evidence to proceed with charges.
GALLERY: Community gathers for Victory in Europe Day ceremony in Kindersley
The Kindersley Legion hosted a ceremony on May 8 at the cenotaph in Baker’s Park to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.
Despite strong winds, community members and students gathered for the event, which began at 10:45 a.m.
The commemoration began at the Kindersley Legion, where members of the RCMP, EMS, fire department, Legion, and local students, along with Mayor Ken Francis, marched down Main Street to Baker’s Park.
Policy reform seen as top post-election priority
New mandate called good time to overhaul business risk management programs and other policies that could help agriculture
Prime minister Mark Carney will name his cabinet May 12, and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute has some advice for the incoming agriculture minister.
Kody Blois from the Nova Scotia riding of Kings-Hants served briefly after Carney replaced Justin Trudeau and is a strong candidate to continue.
The Scoop with Coop: An early Mother's Day surprise
We have been having some fun around the office with Mother's Day right around the corner.
CANTERRA SEEDS buys pedigreed seed firm Alliance Seed
CANTERRA SEEDS recently announced it would be acquiring Alliance Seed, saying the move would strengthen their seed business and expand distribution across Western Canada.
The pedigreed seed operation will continue to operate as a standalone brand under CANTERRA SEEDS’s umbrella, with key staff transitioning to maintain continuity and customer relationships.
Brent Derkatch, CEO of CANTERRA SEEDS says Alliance Seed has built an impressive portfolio and a network supported by committed seed growers.
Bunge Viterra merger remains stalled
It appears the recent trade tensions between the U.S. and China are delaying the proposed merger between Bunge and Viterra.
China has not yet approved the $34 billion merger between the two ag giants.
The deal has received antitrust clearance from the European Union and Canada, but the transaction remains stalled in China
due to what many people say is a result of trade tensions between the United States and China.
The merger was originally announced in 2023.
Avian Influenza update
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has declared a primary control zone for avian influenza in Manitoba.
The CFIA says it has declared the Rural Municipality of Boissevain-Morton a primary control zone.
The status means that specific measures are being implemented to prevent the spread of the disease through movement restrictions and permits.
To date, 17 premises in Canada have been identified as being infected with AI, including two in Manitoba, three in Saskatchewan and one in Manitoba.
India urged to bring back pea tariff
The government isn’t thought to be in a hurry to impose a large duty on yellow peas as it takes steps to reduce food inflation.
India’s pulse trade is pushing for the government to implement a large tariff on imported yellow peas.
Bimal Kothari, chair of the India Pulses and Grains Association, recently told the Hindu Businessline that he wants to see a 50 per cent import duty on the crop to ensure the landed price is equivalent to the government’s minimum support price for desi chickpeas.
Flea beetles continue to be the most significant pest threat to canola crops
The Canola Council of Canada's 2024 grower survey asked growers to identify the diseases, weeds, and insects posing the greatest economic risk to the crop. Flea beetles topped the list once again, maintaining their position from the 2022 and 2020 surveys.
Swift Current RCMP on the lookout for wanted man
Swift Current Municipal RCMP are requesting the public's assistance to locate an individual who is currently wanted on warrants for several charges.
Sheldon Bernard Onland is believed to be in Swift Current and is described as 6'2", around 170 pounds, with blond or brown hair.
The 36-year-old is wanted on three charges;
Sexual interference,
Failure to comply with a release order, and
Failure to attend court.