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The Marysburg Royals will try and stake their claim as the top team in Saskatchewan this weekend as they compete in the Senior AA Tier Provincial 1 Championships in Saskatoon. 

This year’s event will feature seven teams including the Royals, which is something that Curtis Strueby of the Royals is pleased with. 

“It’s a good sign for senior baseball at our level in our province,” he said, “should be a good competitive weekend.” 

Saskatchewan has once again secured its position as Canada's most attractive jurisdiction for mining investment, according to the 2024 Annual Survey of Mining Companies released by the Fraser Institute. The province ranked first nationally and seventh globally out of 82 jurisdictions assessed by 350 industry stakeholders. 

The latest investment scams are using the likeness of government leaders to suggest an endorsement for a product that has not been given any such approval. Prime Minister Mark Carney was the centre of such an attempt. Now, the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) alerts investors to a similar impersonation scam involving Premier Scott Moe.  

The FCAA warns Saskatchewan investors not to fall for the scam as the premier does not endorse any investment platforms. 

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Which country originated the sport of curling?

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Answer: Scotland

A judge is scheduled to rule today on whether to grant bail to three men facing terrorism charges in an alleged plot to forcibly seize land in the Quebec City area.

Quebec court Judge René de la Sablonnière heard evidence and arguments over three days.

Simon Angers-Audet, 24, Raphaël Lagacé, 25, and Marc-Aurèle Chabot, 24, face charges of facilitating a terrorist activity, and other charges related to the illegal storage of firearms and possession of explosives and prohibited devices.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Wednesday that Canada intends to recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations in September, as long as the Palestinian Authority holds elections next year.

"Preserving a two-state solution means standing with all people who choose peace over violence or terrorism. And it means honouring their innate desire for peaceful coexistence," Carney told reporters on Parliament Hill.

He said Ottawa intends to officially recognize the State of Palestine at the UN General Assembly in September.

The City of Humboldt and George Gordon First Nation are embarking on a new partnership aimed at long-term economic growth and relationship building through the Community Economic Development Initiative (CEDI). The two communities are among eight partnerships across Canada selected to participate in the three-year national program from 2024 to 2027. 

Australia has officially opened its market for fresh and frozen beef from Canada for the first time since BSE in 2003.

The Canadian Cattle Association is pleased noting its one of the last remaining countries to have maintained bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) restrictions, complete their risk assessment and open their market for Canadian beef. 

CCA President Tyler Fulton says Canadian beef farmers and ranchers are proud to produce the highest quality and safest beef in the world. 

Silage is one way to preserve harvested forage for use throughout the rest of the year. The underlying principle of making silage is allowing bacteria to multiply and produce acid – specifically acetic acid.   

Alberta has announced plans to invest $1.3 million to strengthen the health, biodiversity, and long-term resilience of the province's rangelands. 

Agriculture Minister RJ Sigurdson says healthy rangelands are the foundation of a strong agricultural sector.