Recent insect monitoring across the Prairies has identified increased activity of several key crop pests. High numbers of cabbage seedpod weevils have been reported in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan, while adult wheat midge activity is increasing, particularly in southern Manitoba. Grasshopper development continues, bertha armyworm moth monitoring is underway, and Prairie-wide surveys for cabbage seedpod weevil have begun. Producers are encouraged to scout regularly and stay informed as insect activity continues to develop.

Entomologists are seeking pea leaf weevil, cabbage seedpod weevil, and diamondback moth specimens for research. Meanwhile, cabbage seedpod weevil activity has increased, with some southern Alberta fields exceeding economic thresholds. Grasshopper development continues, bertha armyworm moth monitoring is underway, and wheat midge emergence is expected later this month into early July. Growers are encouraged to continue scouting and monitoring crops closely.

If you are spraying near a County road allowance or ditch, please take care to prevent overspray or pesticide drift.

Roadside mowing will take place throughout Saddle Hills County during the month of July.

Grasshopper development is progressing, the annual pheromone trap monitoring program for bertha armyworm moths has started, and we are hearing the first reports of cabbage seedpod weevil activity this week. Read more about these things and more in the Week 7 update!

Annual inspections help keep County playgrounds safe, but your eyes matter too. If you notice damaged equipment or any safety concern, please report it right away. 

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ATCO has scheduled power outage will impact Bonanza on Monday, July 6. 

The 2025 Saddle Hills County Annual Report will be arriving in mailboxes soon.

Saddle Hills County Assessors, Aaron Steblyk, Brady Harder, and Colin Robson with Compass Assessment Consultants Inc., will be hitting County roads July 6-10, 2026.

Please note that the Bonanza & Blueberry Transfer Stations will be closed for Canada Day on
Wednesday July 1, 2026.