Humboldt

Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) has been called into to undertake an investigation involving an RCMP vehicle that struck and injured a pedestrian on a grid road on the Kawacatoose First Nation. 

A release from the RCMP states that on April 8, 2025, at approximately 10:10 p.m., Punnichy RCMP received a firearms-related call for service on the Kawacatoose First Nation.  

A springtime staple in Humboldt returns on Thursday. 

The Onstage Dance Festival returns with its 27th edition at Jubilee Hall.  

President Krissi Barnes says this year’s event will be the biggest one for the festival since the COVID pandemic as 700 dancers from different dance studios will be participating. 

Educator and speaker Laura Lawrence returned to Humboldt with updated information but the same critical message around the perils of the online world for youth. Lawrence presented her findings and observations at the Uniplex on Tuesday, April 8 at the invitation of the Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers and Safe Communities Humboldt, with support from the City of Humboldt.  

Following a successful return last year, planning is underway for the 2025 edition of Streetfest in Humboldt.  

President of the Humboldt Downtown BID Alyssa Hergott says they’re beginning to look for vendors for this year’s event. Soon they will be searching for volunteers and musical entertainment for the summer celebration.  

Bolt Brain Buster:

Cheesecake is believed to have been served at the first what?

Text your answers to the Humboldt Sobeys Talk and Text line 306-682-0107

Tune in to the morning show or check back tomorrow for the answer!

Answer: Olympics

Canadian producers will have a new way to make sure they can say their product is upholding sustainability, as the Canadian Meat Council (CMC) is unveiling their participation in the Protein PACT Sustainability Framework. The initiative will look to uphold sustainability standards across the country for Canada's beef producers.

Lauren Martin, the Senior Director of Public Affairs and Corporate Council for CMC, says that it was made in cooperation with our southern neighbours.

This egg is definitely a bit further away from Humboldt.

It is nuzzled under a fence where you might sit and learn a bit about this place.

Nearby you can get some delicious baked goods too! 

Find this egg and bring it to the station to claim your prize! 

The leaders of the top three federal parties were campaigning Tuesday in Western Canada, where Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre promised to crack down on offshore tax loopholes by appointing a tax task force.

The Conservatives said the task force would be asked to make the rules simpler and more fair and would ensure large companies can't "stash their money in offshore tax havens."

There has been a steady rise in the number of people seeking asylum at a major border crossing south of Montreal, border officials said Tuesday amid concerns that Trump administration policies could drive another massive influx of migrants to Canada.

The rise in would-be refugees at the St-Bernard-de-Lacolle crossing coincides with the looming expiration of the temporary status of hundreds of thousands of migrants in the United States.

Kenneth Streitenberger
December 20, 1931 – April 6, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Streitenberger on Sunday, April 6, 2025. Loving husband of Tillie and loving father of his children. He passed away at Lakeview Pioneer Lodge in Wakaw with his wife and daughter Judy by his side.