Humboldt

The Canadian Cattle Association hosted the third 2024 triannual trilateral meeting with industry leaders from the United States and Mexico last week to discuss some of the common challenges and opportunities facing the cattle sector.

Trade issues and relations were top among the topics being discussed with the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA/USMCA/T-MEC) set for 2026.

The group also discussing the impact of lab grown proteins as well as international engagement on antimicrobial resistance.

Joanne Marie Bernadine Hinz (née Dielschneider)
May 20, 1958 - August 24, 2024

Agricultural parts manufacturer Bourgault Tillage Tools (BTT) at St. Brieux, Saskatchewan has acquired Herschel Parts from Indianola, Iowa.

The 137-year-old company is known for manufacturing and distributing high-quality agricultural products out of its plant in Indianola, Iowa.

Herschel's Marketing Manager Mark Collins says working with BTT is really going to enhance their capabilities for innovation and new product development. 

Agricultural parts manufacturer Bourgault Tillage Tools (BTT) at St. Brieux, Saskatchewan has acquired Herschel Parts from Indianola, Iowa.

The 137-year-old company is known for manufacturing and distributing high-quality agricultural products out of its plant in Indianola, Iowa.

Herschel's Marketing Manager Mark Collins says working with BTT is really going to enhance their capabilities for innovation and new product development. 

The Humboldt Broncos Memorial Committee, and the City of Humboldt as fund holders for the Committee, are steadily moving forward with plans for the memorial site on Highway 35.  

At its regular meeting on Monday night, City Council heard how challenges with key agencies, including the Ministry of Highways, CN Rail and SaskPower, have led to delays in starting work on the Memorial Site.  

Farmers are looking for some decent weather now with harvest activities underway across the Prairies.

Over the last few weeks, some areas have seen severe storm activity and hail damage. 

The Canadian Crop Hail Association says from July 29th to August 11th over 1600 claims of crop damage were reported in the prairies with more than 75 per cent of those claims coming from farms in Alberta.

Alberta

Catch the return of a summer blockbuster movie, this time with a “twist.” 

The stormchasing sensation Twisters is making a return to Reel Attractions in September and on September 7, none other than real life storm chaser Greg Johnson will be on hand for a presentation before the screening and a brief Q and A after the show. He’ll be in the house for both the 2 pm and 7 pm shows.  

The Town of Watrous, Manitou Golf Course and Watrous Winterhawks hockey team are coming together for a great cause. 

Since Winston High School did not receive their grant for their breakfast program, the three organizations have partnered up together to create a raffle with the proceeds going to the breakfast program. 

Recreation Director Chelsea Murfitt says the breakfast program provides an important service.  

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.

China on Tuesday accused Canada of protectionism after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, matching U.S. duties on Chinese-made EVs.