Humboldt

The federal government is intervening in a countrywide work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways, but railworkers are pushing back against Ottawa's move to get them back on the job.

In the culmination of months of increasingly bitter negotiations, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. locked out 9,300 engineers, conductors and yard workers in the early hours of Thursday.

Here are the latest developments on the rail stoppage (all times are ET):

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The ongoing rail conflict between members of the Teamster's Canada Rail Conference (TCRC), CPKC, and CN Rail has had another development as the union is planning a strike.

This morning the TCRC issued a 72-hour strike notice which detailed that they would be withdrawing work for 6500 members from CN Rail beginning on Monday.

The union previously issued strike notices for CPKC, which will have workers remain off the job pending an order from the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

Last week, missed field goals were the difference for the Saskatchewan Roughriders 27-24 loss to the Montreal Alouettes.  

On Thursday, a missed field goal attempt from 40 yards by Toronto Argonauts kicker Lirim Hajrullhau sailed wide left just as time expired in regulation, but with the ball flying through the endzone, the single point rouge was all the Argos needed, as Toronto (6-4) edged out Saskatchewan (5-5-1) 20-19.  

The FireFit Championships are set to go this weekend at the Humboldt Uniplex grounds. The event welcomes a series of competitive matchups for firefighting teams from across western Canada. The individual events in FireFit Competitions are based on firefighting tasks commonly encountered in emergencies. 

For the first time, Humboldt has been chosen to host the FireFit Competitions on August 24 and 25. The event is open to the public for viewing, and it promises to be as enlightening as it is entertaining.   

While harvest in the province is ahead of the five-year average at 15 per cent completion, for many farmers in the east central area, continued moisture is putting a hold on proceedings. Isolated areas in the region have experienced severe weather with scattered August storms says the Ministry of Agriculture in its latest crop report for August 13-19.  

There’s a new way to enjoy Streetfest this year! 

Along with the Streetfest dance on Friday night, along with yoga in the park, a pancake breakfast, a host of vendors and food providers, and all the great local Saturday performers, organizers introduce the first ever Streetfest Scavenger Hunt.  

Another edition of the Summer Reading Club with the Reid Thompson Library ended on Thursday. 

 To celebrate, there was a petting zoo set up inside Civic Park, giving the children a chance to interact up close with a variety of animals including a llama, goats, bunnies, turkeys, chickens, and much more.  

Librarian Crystal Clarke was happy with the participation over the last two months.  

The A&W Burgers to Beat MS event drew a huge crowd to the Humboldt restaurant throughout the afternoon and evening of Thursday, August 22 in support of finding a cure for multiple sclerosis.  

A portion of A&W Teenburger sales went to the cause. Also raffles and a silent auction brought in supporters. 

Outside a wide array of classic and contemporary cars and trucks lined the parking lot and adjacent street in one of the last show and shines of the summer season. 

As a part of Streetfest on Friday and Saturday, the Humboldt and District Museum will be offering you a chance to make your own customized bracelet or keychain.  

Whether you’re looking to create something with your name or show affection for someone you adore, the possibilities are endless. 

Stop by the Museum to get started on creating your very own bracelet or keychain.

Bolt Brain Buster:

Which mammal is known to have the most powerful bite force?

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!