Humboldt

The Bruno Merchants are in Saskatoon for the 2024 National Men's Fast Pitch Championships at the Gordie Howe Complex this week. 

They opened with a 2-1 loss to Kitchener this afternoon. 

Coach Ray Bender said the game was decided on a couple of plays.  

Farmers owed money for unpaid deliveries to Purely Canada Foods Corp. are encouraged to contact the Canadian Grain Commission immediately.

The CGC revoked the grain dealer licence and primary elevator licences for Purely Canada Foods Corp. in Avonlea,  Kindersley, and Lajord, Saskatchewan as of 11:59 pm last night (August 27).

The company may owe grain farmers in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta money for grain deliveries.

Sagehill Community Futures has released information about new programming custom designed to promote women in entrepreneurship. Whether it’s capital funding for space, developmental support, or equipment for a part-time venture, the Women’s Initiative Fund can provide startup or expansion dollars.  

Saskatchewan needs Early Childhood Educators, and the province has paved the pathway toward learning that works toward meeting the demands.  

A release from the province reveals that over the next two years, the provincial government will invest nearly $35 million to continue to deliver tuition-free early childhood educator (ECE) training, professional development and student financial support. 

Correction: Please note times previously reported as "pm" are "am."

It’s Jacob Wassermann’s time to shine at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. The Humboldt-native competitive rower was introduced to the sport only two years ago. Following intensive training and an international foray in Rio de Janeiro that won Canada a spot in singles men’s rowing at the games, he’s set to test his skills and strength against the world’s best.  

Whooping cough cases are on the rise in Canada, with some provinces reporting sharp increases compared to pre-pandemic averages. 

More than 11,670 cases have been reported in Quebec so far this year, a significant jump from the annual average of 562 cases between 2015 and 2019. 

The majority of whooping cough patients are between the ages of 10 and 14, a spokesperson for Quebec's health ministry said in an email to The Canadian Press.

The last peak of whooping cough activity in the province was in 2019, when 1,269 cases were reported, the email said.

Humboldt Fire and Rescue, local RCMP, Humboldt and District Ambulance Service and the local conservation officer are partnering up for the annual Humboldt Emergency Services Charity Golf Tournament on Thursday, September 5 at the Humboldt Golf Course. 

Chief of Protective Services Mike Kwasnica says the proceeds of the tournament will help out some local projects. 

The Assembly of First Nations has postponed a special assembly for chiefs to vote on a landmark child welfare reform deal with Canada due to concerns about the process and a late translation of the document to French.

The Assembly was scheduled to be held in September in Winnipeg, but it will not happen now until October or November, the AFN said Tuesday.

If you were waiting to grab a ticket for the 59th annual Labour Day Classic on Sunday in Regina, it's now too late. The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced today that Sunday's matchup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers is sold out.  

It will be a first-place battle between the two clubs with the Roughriders (5-5-1) leading the Blue Bombers (5-6) and BC Lions (5-6). A win by the Roughriders would clinch the season series against Winnipeg and give the green and white the important tiebreaker. 

Participants in the Canadian Cattle Association's Young Leaders Mentorship Program took part in the final round of competition last week during the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. 

The group of 24 took part in roundtable discussion with the other participants and judges as they work to narrow down the group to the 16 finalists.

Jessica Radau,  the CCA's Policy, Programs and Engagement Manager says the roundtable discussions covered a variety of topics from succession planning to biosecurity, building public trust in the industry and more.