Highlights

USask researchers find that adding biochar to cement yields concrete that's stronger, more environmentally friendly.

The Sturgis Arena Board is raising funds through an oat crop harvest to support $200,000 in upgrades to the community arena.

Greenwood Sustainable Infrastructure and Ocean Man First Nation have rebranded the Iyuhána Solar project as Turning Sun Solar.

One of three men charged in an armed robbery has been arrested. Police are looking for two more, but say do not approach them.

Construction of the facility is scheduled to begin this summer, with an anticipated in-service date of late 2026.

Danny Fehr is now back in Saskatchewan, waiting for transfer to Cypress Regional Hospital in Swift Current.

Hundreds of claims in Saskatchewan and several more in Alberta and Manitoba have been filed since a storm brought strong wind, variable size hail, and rain.

Two-spotted spider mites have emerged as the primary insect concern for Manitoba soybean producers this season, with infestations concentrated in eastern and Interlake regions where hot, dry conditions have favoured the pest.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada raised its 2025/26 production calls for dry peas and lentils from its July report. AAFC issued its latest monthly report on August 20, and adjusted exports, domestic usage and ending stocks.

Canola has remained above the lows its futures hit when China slapped on a 75.8 per cent tariff on the Canadian seed. For the week ending August 21, the November canola contract on the Intercontinental Exchange had a net gain of $8.80 at $663.