Humboldt

A 29-year-old male from La Ronge is facing arson charges for starting a fire in the Weyakwin area this spring. 

On May 26 a fire was ignited in the Weyakwin area. Fire investigators from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) began investigating the cause and origin of the fire, known as the Ditch 2 fire, which spread and caused structure damage as well as the evacuation of several communities. 

Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson has announced an increase in the lending limit on the Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program (FALGP).

Locally owned feeder associations utilize the program for low-interest financing backed by a government guarantee. Through the program feeder associations help livestock producers get financing to buy animals and grow their herds.

Producer, Dustin Lamb says the program played a huge part in his decision to return to the family farm and will be instrumental in keeping it going.

Labour Day is usually recognized as the unofficial switch from summer to fall and in the Canadian Football League (CFL), the Labour Day long weekend signifies a change in the regular season. 

Three of the top rivalries in the league will be showcased this weekend as the playoff race hits another gear.  

Week two of Bolt FM and Discover Humboldt’s Meal in the Field brought an early harvest treat to the Hartl family, who farm near Lake Lenore. 

A delicious meal from the Bella Vista Inn was waiting for the crew as they took a short break from the harvest.  

Those still hanging on to that summer beach feel heading into the opening of September and the long weekend will have one more great event at Manitou Beach. The Manitou Music Fest Rock and Roll Weekend is a multi-venue rock and roll festival that keeps the sweet summer vibes going.  

The final day of the ban on pruning elm trees is coming up. So the long weekend, starting on Monday, September 1 is a great time to add that annual pruning to the yard work list. 

A release from the provincial Environment Ministry states that the ban is in place from April 1 to August 31 each year to help reduce the risk of spreading Dutch Elm Disease (DED), a fungus spread by elm bark beetles that kills elm trees. Fresh cuts from pruning can attract the beetles and spread the disease to healthy trees.   

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says that the past several weeks have seen a de-escalation of fire activity in the province, but the summer has had a horrific impact on northern residents with thousands displaced from their homes and many others witnessing the destruction of their dwellings. 

Humboldt and District Community Services (HDCS) marked a major milestone this summer as it celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Summer Respite Program—an initiative that has grown from humble beginnings into a cornerstone of support for families and youth in the region. 

A new poll indicates an overwhelming majority of Canadians are in favour of regulating artificial intelligence, and almost half are worried it will contribute to cognitive decline.

The Leger poll found 85 per cent of respondents believe governments should regulate AI tools to ensure ethical and safe use. More than half, 57 per cent, said they strongly agreed with that statement.

"It's very clear Canadians want government involved," said Jennifer McLeod Macey, senior vice-president at Leger.

A new national report on how abuse and maltreatment are handled in sport says "Canadian sport has lost its way" and the federal government must act to better protect athletes across the country. 

The Future of Sport in Canada Commission released its preliminary report Thursday, saying it heard that there are "deeply ingrained" issues across the country, from a culture of silence that has led to abuse and maltreatment to underfunding and a lack of diversity.