Blaine Weyland

Seeding is nearing completion in the Humboldt area, according to the latest Crop Report from the Ministry of Agriculture. 98 per cent of the crops have been seeded around Humboldt, while the northeastern region is at 99 per cent.  

From the provincial perspective, 97 per cent of the crops have been seeded, which is an increase from 88 per cent last week. The five-year average for this time of year is 95 per cent.  

The Marysburg Royals improved their record to 5-1 on the season after they defeated the Saskatoon Dodgers 10-5 on Thursday night.  

Nick Anderson had three hits and drove in two runs. Tom Hooker, Brody Frerichs, and Cole Bauml each had two hits. 

Storm clouds were brewing early in Thursday’s season opener for the green and white, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to manage the storm and despite a late scare, emerged victorious over the Ottawa Redblacks 31-26.  

Roughriders wide receiver Samuel Emilus had a strong start to the 2025 campaign with eight catches for 133 yards and a touchdown.  

With sparkling style and charitable spirit, the Diva for a Day Golf Tournament this year will being glamour to the greens in support of Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Humboldt. 

The 10th edition of the event is set for Saturday at the Humboldt Golf Club. 

Program Lead Jillina Beaudoin says it’s shaping up to be another fun afternoon with 152 golfers expected to hit the links with this year’s theme being Glam-Ma. 

Through the first week of the 2025 Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) season, the Saskatoon Berries are showing no signs of a sophomore jinx.  

After dropping their first contest of the season, the Berries have won their last five games and are a half of a game back of the Medicine Hat Mavericks for first place in the Eastern Division.  

Three local players have made some early season contributions to the Berries success.  

The 15U AAA East Central Dodgers came up short against the Saskatoon Astros on Wednesday night, losing 8-7 in Muenster.  

First baseman Everitt Solar had a big night at the plate for the Dodgers as he had two hits, including a home run and drove in four runs.  

Catcher Sawyer Pollon had three hits and scored two runs.  

The Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S) government announced today that they would be opening the Batoche Festival Grounds to the northern wildfire evacuees seeking a secure place to wait out the current situation. 

Evacuees should contact the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency at 855-559-5502 to register their destination. To register for Batoche call 1-877-MétisSK (ext. 9). 

After months of waiting is finally over, as the 2025 Canadian Football League (CFL) season will kick off tonight in Regina as the Saskatchewan Roughriders host the Ottawa Redblacks.  

It was a record-breaking day at the HCAA Track and Field District Championships on May 27. 

In total, 19 new District records were established.  

Hailee Woodhouse of Holdfast set new records in the Senior Girls category in the 100m, 200m and 400m. 

The HCAA Track and Field District Championships were held in Saskatoon on May 27 at the Gordie Howe Sports Complex. Listed below are the individual and team point winners. A full listing of results can be found here

Provincials will be held in Moose Jaw this weekend.