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Last weekend I was at the beach with my husband and my two boys. My two-year-old and I were digging a hole, trying to dig it deep enough that water would come in on its own. Things were going fairly well until my two-year-old, trying to speed up the process, started filling his bucket with lake water and dumping it into the hole, pushing extra sand into the hole in the process. I continued scooping sand out but each time he came to look at what I was doing, he inevitably pushed more sand in. Even though the sand was easy to move, it couldn't hold up.

Many property owners in the Duncairn Dam area have become concerned about their property values as talks about irrigation expansion continue.  

The Duncairn Dam Irrigation Project, as members from the Homeowners of Duncairn Dam Association explained, seeks an additional 4,000 acres of irrigation to be supplied by the reservoir, in addition to the 16000 already allocated. 

When you think about the agricultural industry, you probably think of food – canola, wheat, corn, and peas. But not all the food we grow is for people. Horses nee to eat too!

When you need hay feed, Rob Blackwell, owner of Blackwell Hay Farms (BHF) has got you covered.

Two closely related businesses are celebrating decades of longevity, attributing a large part of their success to their ability to adapt, change, and always find the best way to serve their growing clientele.

June Bartel owns J&K Petals & Paints. Her daughter Karen Newberry owns KMN Bombshell Beauty Studio. And together their commitment to customer service with kindness has served them well as they serve the community from their location inside the Carlton Trail Mall in Lanigan.

Prairie producers are always on the lookout for technologies that will help improve yields. But those advanced input and protection strategies will also produce heavier residue crops. Farmers need more aggressive harrows to break up that straw and improve material distribution.

They need the new Soilstar SHX-784 Seven Bar Variable Tine Harrow System from Schulte Industries.

Portage la Prairie, MB — Dunn Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM is thrilled to announce the arrival of its 2024 vehicle lineup, designed to meet the diverse needs of customers throughout Brandon, Winnipeg, and the greater Manitoba region. The dealership is proud to offer an extensive range of models from Jeep, Ram, Chrysler, and Dodge, all featuring the latest in safety, style, and performance.

With visual art galleries, historical archives, incredible performances, and more, the Esplanade Arts & Heritage Centre shines as the cultural hub for locals and visitors in Medicine Hat. 

In the main building, you’ll find temporary visual art and heritage exhibitions, temporary heritage exhibitions, a permanent museum exhibition, a 700-seat theatre with tons of upcoming theatre performances, education and cultural programs, and access to the Collections of Archival Records, Art, and Artefacts. 

Harvest season is right around the corner. It’s an important time to practice safety on the farm, although it’s also worthwhile to remind producers, families and other agriculture professionals that safety should be a year-round focus.

It’s why BASF is increasingly involved with initiatives that encourage safe agricultural environments.

For nearly 40 years, Community Futures has been promoting, advising and investing in the business ventures that are so important to the towns and small cities of southwest Saskatchewan. 

Big changes are underway for a longtime fixture in the community of Portage la Prairie.

After 31 years in business, Debbie and Dean Dubois of Dino’s Appliance and Mattress Centre are passing the ownership torch on to fellow Central Plains locals Marissa and Brent Gertridge of Austin, MB.

“It’s time to move on,” Dean and Debbie share. “To enjoy retirement with our families, grandchildren, and friends.”