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Prairie farmers may have to contend with rust this year, a disease that can significantly impact crop yields.

Dr. Kelly Turkington, a research scientist in plant pathology with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada at Lacombe, explains that rust spores typically originate from the Pacific Northwest and the Texas-to-Nebraska corridor in the U.S. These spores, which include stripe rust, leaf rust, stem rust, and crown rust in oats, are carried by the wind and usually start appearing in the prairies in June.

As recent air quality conditions have improved, l regular operations are resuming at the Weyburn Leisure Centre today (Sunday)

Public swimming will begin at the scheduled time of 1:15 p.m. The City of Weyburn has stated in an Voyent Alert it appreciates the public's patience and understanding as staff and community safety were made a priority  

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Almost no rain has fallen since April 1 in Nipawin and Prince Albert 

Rain has become a rarity in Nipawin, Sask.

In the 30 days of April, Nipawin received one millimetre of precipitation. In the first 27 days of May, the Environment Canada weather station in Nipawin recorded 1.5 mm of rain and snow.

It’s a similar story across the northern agricultural region of Saskatchewan. There’s been almost no rain this spring in Hudson Bay, Carrot River and Prince Albert.

The department says producer engagement, field demonstrations and making data available online are expected of its researchers

Agriculture Canada employs about 380 scientists at its 20 research centres across the country.

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This week has seen significant fluctuations in the commodity markets, particularly in wheat and canola prices. Following the U.S. Memorial Day long weekend, wheat prices dropped sharply on Tuesday, falling by $10 to $15 per tonne.

Farmers have been making good progress in the field; so far 88 per cent of the provincial crop in the ground. 

According to Saskatchewan's weekly crop report seeding is most advanced in the southwest at 95 per cent, followed by the west-central region at 94 per cent, the northwest at 93, the northeast at 92, the east central at 81, and the southeast at 80 per cent seeded.

Racers are gearing up as the Estevan Motor Speedway is setting up the start line ahead of their 2025 season. That's opening up on May 3rd, when the speedway will host their opening night, featuring races in all classes.

President Brad Pierson says they've got plenty of work to do before the season moves forward.

The fires in northern Saskatchewan, which have prompted Premier Scott Moe to call a state of emergency, are expected to contribute to smoky skies in southeast Saskatchewan as winds shift to come from the north.  

The City of Weyburn will welcome two new names to its Walk of Fame on June 14th, honouring the achievements of Jason Bohn and James K. Hill, both of whom have carried their hometown pride onto national and international stages. 

The Weyburn Beavers home game on June 4th will be 'Newcomers Night', sponsored by Nexans Weyburn.

Melanie Sorensen with Nexans said they've partnered with Southeast Advocates to collect donations of items to be distributed to newcomers to Canada in the Weyburn area.

"We're excited to be a part of this. We are grateful to have the opportunity to help newcomers to the area," she shared. 

"If you're looking for a reason to dig into your closet, get after some spring cleaning, or just want to help out, donations are being accepted at the game next Friday."