Preeceville Progress

Harvest progress for the region is at four percent, almost half the five-year average (2017-2021) of nine per cent.

Farmers are busy hauling grain, getting equipment and bins ready for harvest and starting to swath, desiccate and combine in some areas.

Producers are relieved to be able to replenish feed stocks prior to the coming winter.

Hazel Dell, Lintlaw, Invermay, Sheho and Theodore would be added to Canora–Pelly under a proposal to change provincial electoral district boundaries.

Crops on lighter soils have begun to dry down and producers expect these crops to be ready for harvest in about one to two weeks.

Saskatchewan Agriculture's Crop Report for the period July 19-25.

Approximately 300 people protested service reductions at the Kamsack Hospital while Everett Hindley, the minister of rural health, was there for a tour and meetings with community representatives.

Many producers in the region are starting haying operations as conditions allow. The rain has supported good hay growth and many producers are happy with its condition.

Weekend of fun and excitement will provide thrills and chills for fair goers.