Humboldt

“If you're an employer, there's an opportunity for you to make your place of work so great, so attractive, so operationally effective that you can achieve your goals.” 

This opportunity is a direct result of the State of Work survey from Homefield People & Strategy Manager of Client Experience, Brynden Devenny explains.  

Frequent rainfall and excess moisture have resulted in one per cent of the acres in the province going unseeded.

Crops extension specialist Meghan Rosso says overall, the rain is supporting crop growth in the majority of regions across the province, but there is some crop stress occurring in the northern regions from excess moisture.

"Currently, three per cent of land is flooded and unlikely to produce a crop, one per cent of forage crops have excess moisture and are unlikely to produce a crop."

The Diva for a Day Golf Tournament continues to make a long-term impact on Humboldt Big Brothers and Big Sisters. 

This year's fundraiser recently took place at the Humboldt Golf Club, with over 125 golfers hitting the links in support.  

Program Support/Development Coordinator Tammy Reudig said this year’s event was another success.   

National Indigenous People’s Day is Friday, June 21, and Humboldt will be celebrating along with First Nations and Métis people at a noon event in Civic Park. The day is presented by Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MN-S) in cooperation with the City of Humboldt.  

Opening ceremonies and speeches will be held at noon at Humboldt’s Civic Park, followed by an afternoon of free swimming and water fun for the kids at the Humboldt Aquatic Centre. A burger lunch is hosted by MS-N sponsored by the Humboldt Coop. 

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan reminded farmers and ranchers about some key dates as the annual highways hay salvage and ditch mowing clips along for the season.

Landowners or lessees adjacent to a highway ditch have the first option to cut or bale free hay prior to and including July 8.

After July 8 anyone may cut or bale material without the permission of the nearby landowner or lessee, as long as the same activity or mowing is not underway.

Prairie farmers are being encouraged to let their thoughts be known on the impact the changes to the Capital Gains will have on their operations when it comes into effect June 25th.

The Grain Growers of Canada have set up a site "protectfamilyfarms.ca"  for people to sign a petition and register to email their MP on the damage  Ottawa's proposed changes will have on family farms.

On Friday, June 21, the main street of Watson will be rocking and twanging with great country-rock and bluegrass sounds at its 3rd annual Streetfest. This year’s musical celebration and dance, presented by the Watson Fire Department with main stage sponsor BHP, features a couple of area favourite bands. 

Moose Jaw is ready to host Saskatchewan's biggest literary festival, the Saskatchewan Festival of Words!

It'll take place over four days - July 18th through July 21st at a number of venues in downtown Moose Jaw.

This year's festival will feature over 20 authors, over 50 events and celebrate all forms of the written word.

Each and every summer, the festival welcomes Canadian authors, poets and musicians for readings, discussions, workshops and more and you can join in-person or online.

Humboldt’s Jacob Wassermann has never backed down from a challenge. Now, he is embarking on his latest adventure with the same determination and courage he’s always exhibited.  

The Saskatoon Club rowing phenom will represent Canada at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Wassermann has recently been named to Team Canada and will compete in the PR1 Men’s single event. Jacob is coached by High Performance coach Andrew Knorr out of the Saskatoon Rowing Club where Jacob began his journey just two short years ago. 

Partners Family Services in Humboldt has made the move to its new location at the former SLGA location on Main Street. The expansive facility has been redesigned inside with an airy open feel, plenty of crush space for gatherings, numerous offices and administrative spaces, and inviting counselling areas for clients.