Humboldt

Land grant universities mainly handle extension work in the United States; in Canada, it’s described as more of a ‘mish-mash’

WINNIPEG — Canada’s system of getting the latest and most useful information to farmers is very different from what happens in the United States.

South of the border, there are more than 200 land grant universities across the U.S.

All universities teach students and do research, but land grant universities have a third mission — extension.

SASKATOON — Canada’s two national railways are about to enter a stretch of prolonged labour peace with the major unions representing their workers.

“It’s a period of calm,” said Mark Hemmes, president of Quorum Corp., which is Canada’s grain monitor.

“It’s satisfying to know that at least we’re going to have a couple of years of grace where we don’t have to worry about (work stoppages).”

Lawrence "Larry" Bell 
January 23, 1944 – May 14, 2025

Daniel Anthony Pilla
September 27, 1937 – May 15, 2025

The program supports four agricultural societies in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba by awarding $10,000 grants each to projects that support rural communities.
 
Garrett Ganden, President and CEO of Rocky Mountain Equipment, says they take pride in being embedded in rural communities in Western Canada.

Last year’s grant recipients were:

The Forestburg Ag Society in Northern Alberta, which received a credit towards a Case IH Farmall tractor to groom its indoor riding arena used for barrel racing and rodeo practice

Another case of avian influenza has been detected, this time in Alberta in a non-commercial, non-poultry flock in Leduc County. 

The premise is under CFIA quarantine and subject to restrictions, bringing the total number of AI cases in Alberta now to two.

Two cases have been found in Manitoba, three in Saskatchewan, and three in British Columbia, including an ostrich farm.

There are now 19 premises across Canada infected with AI.

Numerous countries are dealing with avian influenza.

John Krueger
September 18, 1931 – May 15, 2025

The Humboldt Broncos have announced the commitment of 2007-born defenceman Charlie Nameth for the upcoming 2025-26 season.  

A product of Southey, Nameth spent the past season with the Moose Jaw Warriors U18 AAA squad finishing with 33 points (5G-28A), which doubled his total of 16 points the prior campaign.  

With over 20,000 people in the province affected by Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia, the disorder cuts a powerful swath.  

UPDATE:

The Saskatchewan RCMP cancelled their dangerous person alert after arresting 24-year-old Michael Bouvier near Loon Lake, Saskatchewan this afternoon.

RCMP also located a woman who was reported to have been with Bouvier against her will.

Police reported she is safe and being assessed by EMS.