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The U.S. has imposed general tariffs on steel, aluminum and automobiles and copper tariffs will begin in early August

In order to provide some relief from the threat of 35 per cent tariffs, Bangladesh has decided to sign a memorandum of understanding on wheat trade with the U.S. The country has agreed to purchase 700,000 tonnes of U.S. wheat annually for the next five years. Photo: file

Tariffs, trade top of mind at recent Agriculture in Motion show

While there’s more to be done, Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe says he’s hopeful trade relations with China can be mended.

“I’ll give credit to prime minister Carney for the engagement that he has undertaken,” Moe said in an interview at the recent Ag in Motion farm show near Saskatoon.

The invasive weed is now being spotted further north than ever before

Farmers in Alberta have a growing problem on their hands, as a notorious weed has started making its way north through the province.

The rapid and relentless spread of kochia, the highly adaptable and increasingly resistant weed, is moving north and taking root in places scientists thought it never would.

Critics respond to report suggesting price correction, saying farmland remains a solid investment

The largest owner of cropland in Canada isn’t buying the idea that farmland values are overdue for a correction.

He says that’s because technical analysis — where market watchers use trends, patterns and mathematical models to predict future price movements — doesn’t apply to agricultural land.

A warm and humid air mass will move through the province today, brewing up all the ingredients needed to create severe thunderstorms. 

In fact, Environment Canada has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of the region including:

Mun. of Lorne incl. Notre Dame and Swan Lake

Mun. of Louise incl. Pilot Mound and Crystal City

R.M. of Thompson incl. Miami Rosebank and Deerwood

Mun. of Pembina incl. Manitou La Rivière and Snowflake

However, something called "capping" is making it hard for meteorologists to predict exactly what will happen.

Funeral For:  Katherine Wall 
Funeral Date: August 10, 2025 

On July 18, 2025, at approximately 6 :15 pm, Portage la Prairie RCMP were notified about a young child that had possibly drowned at Delta Beach.

Officers responded immediately, and when they arrived, EMS was already on scene and advised officers that the 2-year-old boy was now responsive and they were treating him.

The boy had been playing in the water with other children when suddenly, he did not resurface. He was pulled from the water, not breathing.

Funeral For:  Hilda Marofke
Funeral Date: July 25, 2025 
Hilda Marofke, 86, of Carberry formerly of Portage la Prairie, passed away Saturday, July 19th at Carberry. She is survived by 4 sons and their families.  
The funeral service celebration of life for Hilda Marofke will be held Friday, July 25th at 11:30am at Carberry Evangelical Free Church, with burial at 2:15pm at Hilliside Cemetery, Portage la Prairie. All are welcome to attend either service and share memories of a live well lived. 
Viewing will be at the church one hour prior to the service. 

Funeral For:  Rosella Schroeder 
Funeral Date: Pending 
Rosella Schroeder, 82, of Almonte, Ontario passed away Thursday, July 17th at Almonte. She is survived by her husband Herman. 
The funeral arrangements for Rosella Schroeder are pending. 
Donations may be made to Almonte General Hospital Foundation. 
Arrangements by C.R Gamble Funeral Home, Almonte, Ontario. 

Rosella Agnes Schroeder nee Braun (1943-2025)

Const. Moshe Linov said he was simply doing his job, but the Manitoba officer who rushed to a high school and stopped a sword attack before more students could be hurt was celebrated Thursday for his heroic actions.

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew awarded Linov of the Brandon Police Service — representing himself and other first responders in the June emergency response — the Order of the Buffalo Hunt. The award recognizes people who make outstanding contributions in areas such as community service and leadership.