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For nearly a century, the Canadian Cadet Organizations operated as a male-only program, with young women excluded from participating for 96 years. That changed in 1975 with the passing of Bill C-16 that officially opened the door for female cadets.

Harvest time is just around the corner with some producers already started and there are many things to keep in mind before harvest to ensure your grain can be sold into any market. Before applying pesticides as a pre harvest application, always understand the label and be aware of any restrictions that may affect the marketability of your grain.

The Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Eleanor Olszewski was in Saskatchewan earlier this week for two key announcements, including $4.2 million for the province's ag sector. 

"By building on Saskatchewan’s many strengths and investing in them, we’re helping create good jobs and grow one strong Canadian economy."

This week, Alberta farmers learned more about the $5.2 million in funding planned for the province's two crop diversification centres.

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson says the province's farmers directly benefit from the work being done at CDC North near Edmonton, and CDC South near Brooks.

The funding supports upgrades and replacements to greenhouses, labs, and administrative buildings at both sites, as well as research essentials such as seed, fertilizer, and pesticides.  

Alberta Beef Producers have decided to withdraw from the Canadian Cattle Association.

Board Chair Doug Roxburgh says they've been talking with the organization about their concerns for years regarding governance and fiscal transparency.

He notes over the past five years there's been some discussion going on around the move, noting the final decision came following extensive deliberation and strategic review.

What do Saskatoon and Regina, Calgary and Edmonton, and New York and Boston have in common with Kindersley and Rosetown, Wilkie and Unity, and Martensville and Warman? 

Legendary rivalries on different scales. Most due to proximity, but some bred out of the hockey rink.

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Saskatchewan's weekly crop report shows most of the province received plenty of rain last week.

A long-standing agricultural retail presence in the Davidson region is set for a major transition as Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) hands over Blair’s Crop Solutions locations to four local Co-ops.

The move follows FCL’s purchase of the remaining shares in Blair’s Crop Solutions (2020) Inc., a joint venture created in 2021 when the Blair’s Family of Companies sold a majority stake in its six retail locations.

Rosetown RCMP say they responded to a range of calls last week, from mischief and threats to unsafe driving in construction zones.

Police say the week began Aug. 8 with a report of a suspicious person in Rosetown, but patrols were unable to find the individual.

On Aug. 9, officers received a complaint of mischief to a motor vehicle in town, an investigation that remains ongoing. That same night, members also handled a breach-of-peace call, which required no further action.

Visitors to Kindersley will soon have a clearer idea of what goes on inside one of the town’s best-known buildings.

Town council voted Monday to rename the Norman Ritchie Community Centre as the Norman Ritchie Community Arts Centre.

Councillors said the change is meant to better reflect the facility’s primary use as a hub for arts programming and events, rather than a general-purpose recreation hall.