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June 11 marked the Battle West Athletics district junior golf tournament, taking place in Kerrobert. 

Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison today announced $3.4 million over four years to support the development of two new facilities at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) which includes the Omics Resource Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) and Beef Reprotech facilities at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE).

A Statistics Canada reports says Canadians are spending less time with friends than ever, with the decline sharpest among the working-age demographic.

The data released Tuesday show that in 2022, only 19.3 per cent of Canadians saw friends on an average day, down from 47.9 per cent in 1986.

The questions to those in the survey asks if they were with a friend or family member in person, separate from communicating using technology such as phone, email, or social media.

Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful performance hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., say some world leaders and foreign policy experts commenting on his perceived pragmatism and savviness.

Fen Osler Hampson, international affairs professor at Carleton University, said Carney guided the G7 "through the diplomatic Rockies," navigating "shifting weather" on the global front and avoiding "avalanches and treacherous cliffs."

Low water levels and high sediment flow on the South Saskatchewan River are prompting ferry closures, altering Canada Day plans in Saskatoon, and raising new concerns about the health of one of the province’s most important water sources.

The Water Security Agency (WSA) confirmed this week that inflows from Alberta into Lake Diefenbaker, which feeds the South Saskatchewan River, are currently about half of the seasonal norm. While the reservoir remains above average for this time of year, mountain runoff is well below expected levels, and spring precipitation has been limited.

RCMP in Warman are hoping to reunite a collection of unique jewellery and coins with their rightful owner after the items were seized during a drug investigation in December 2023.

The collection, which includes antique coins, rings, and a gold pocket watch, was recovered alongside drug paraphernalia. Despite efforts to identify the owner, police say the items remain unclaimed.

“These could be souvenirs from someone’s travels, family heirlooms, or part of a cherished collection,” said S/Sgt. Jason Teniuk. “Whatever the case, they clearly hold personal value.”

Wildfire evacuees continued to make their way home in some Manitoba communities Tuesday, but there were hurdles.

Tataskweyak Cree Nation lifted its evacuation order Monday evening, then told the community's 2,400 residents Tuesday morning the return was being delayed due to problems with the water system.

"Water tests came back (with) high aluminum. The pipes and reservoir will need to be cleaned and samples taken after the cleaning," said a message posted on the chief and council's Facebook page.

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects, and Strategic Field Program (SFP) benefit from Federal-Provincial Sustainable CAP funding.

Farmers benefit from the practical, short-term research projects conducted through the ADOPT, which they can then use on their own operation.

For the 2024-25 fiscal year, more than $1.4 million was invested in six SFP and 32 ADOPT projects.

Producers are doing their best to gauge the progress of their crops judging by the latest local crop report. With seeds in the ground the focus has turned to crop development, and the fact that growing conditions have deteriorated rapidly over the past few weeks severely affecting topsoil moisture levels.

Two days of sales and networking took place last week in Kindersley with the 2025 Trade Show and Exhibition. It was the second straight year for the trade show after a short hiatus following the pandemic, the 35+ year tradition now fully back up and running in its annual nature.

Executive Director with the Kindersley and District Chamber of Commerce Kevin Martin joined us in studio for a recap.