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Farmers have been experiencing rain delays as they work to complete their seeding operations.

Oilseed Specialist Sonia Wilson reports that recent rain events in Manitoba over the past eight days have brought much-needed precipitation to many areas. However, she remains hopeful that producers will soon be able to return to the fields.

Canada Post has issued a new set of offers to the union representing postal workers as the clock ticks down to a possible strike.

The Crown corporation confirmed Wednesday it has filed a new set of proposals for workers in the urban bargaining unit and the rural and suburban units.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said its negotiating team was set to examine the proposals this afternoon.

The new offers come days after the union issued a strike notice that could see postal workers back on the picket line on Friday.

Grow Hope Saskatchewan is launching its eigth season with a new national partner - Canadian Lutheran World Relief.

The Canadian Foodgrains Bank's 'Grow Hope Saskatchewan' project connects farmers who donate land with donors who help to cover input costs.

The project started in 2017 as a way to get more people involved in the effort to help end global hunger, originally a collaboration between the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, Mennonite Central Committee Saskatchewan, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon.

Weather could play a factor, but it's opening day in the Battle River Baseball League. There are three games on Wednesday night, including the Macklin Lakers opening up the season at home against Czar at 7:00 PM.

The Lakers are coming off back-to-back championships, starting yet another title defense tonight. The Lakers beat Veteran in a thrilling one-run ballgame back in July 2024 to claim the title, beating their finals opponents for a second straight year. 

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a special group in Kindersley led by local man Ian McKenzie has come out of the woodwork to hopefully keep these important discussions continuing year-round. 

The K-Rock Wellness and Support Group is hosting their second meeting on Wednesday, May 21 from the Legion Hall in Kindersley. The group is meeting weekly from 7-9 PM, as McKenzie shared some insight into what the night's discussion consists of. 

May long weekend typically presents a busy weekend for police, but that wasn't the case for the Biggar RCMP as Sgt. Dereck Crozier called this past weekend "uneventful" in the latest detachment report dated May 20.

During the week there were 35 occurrences in total handled by police, and then over the long weekend there were a few false alarm calls, four 911 calls, and several suspicious vehicles complaints. One of those suspicious vehicles had occupants reportedly tossing alcoholic beverage cans out the window while parked on Salter Road, but no further updates were given. 

A series of cases appeared before Kindersley Provincial Court on May 20, including charges related to transportation offences, impaired driving, and child endangerment.

Uncle Dick’s Trucking and several individuals entered not guilty pleas to five charges under the Highways and Transportation Act. The charges relate to alleged weight and dimension violations. A trial has been scheduled for Oct. 7.

With warmer weather pulling kids outdoors, the RCMP is encouraging families to have important safety conversations to help children recognize risks, build confidence, and stay safe.

As children walk to friends' houses, visit parks or play outside more frequently, officers say it’s a critical time for parents and caregivers to discuss boundaries, online safety and what to do when something doesn’t feel right.

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is announcing some key moves within the organization.

Jennifer Babcock has been promoted to the Chief Government and International Affairs Officer.

She has a proven track record of advocacy successes.

Babcock will lead CCA’s initiatives to promote and protect the interests of Canada’s beef cattle industry domestically and internationally.

In a recent CCA Action News Blog, Babcock says she looks forward to her new and expanded leadership role on CCA’s advocacy efforts.

A U.S. company develops a trait that it says provides genetic resistance to sclerotinia, which can be challenging for growers.

A San Diego company is closer to commercializing a trait that could protect canola from sclerotinia.

In April, Cibus announced that two of its disease resistance traits for canola have been designated as “not regulated” by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

“We are encouraged by USDA-APHIS (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service) broad designation for these traits being developed,” said Cibus co-founder Peter Beetham.