Block Ranching Ltd - Saskatchewan's 2024 TESA finalist competing for national title

 

One of the highlights for today at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference will be the announcement of the 2024 National TESA award winners.

The Environmental Stewardship Award recognizes producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for their peers and the general public. 

Among those competing for the National title is Block Ranching Ltd at Abbey.

Neil Block and his family along with a hired hand run a cow-calf, backgrounder and yearling operation in the Great Sandhills northwest of Swift Current.

Keepin' It Cool with Quality Tire

Quality Tire in Humboldt has been named this week's winner of the 'Keeping it Cool' initiative, an exciting contest brought to you by 107.5 Bolt FM and Sobeys. The team at Quality Tire was surprised and delighted with a special delivery of refreshing treats, all thanks to a nomination recognizing their exceptional service and commitment to the community.

Grand prize winners for Cool To School

The Cool to School contest has ended and we're excited to announce our winners!

Congratulations to Peyton and Eunice who each won a $200.00 gift certificate to Office Experts Office Pro, just in time for back-to-school shopping as well as a gift certificate to Melfort Nutters! 

Thank you to everyone who entered and played our trivia games.

Have a great 2024-2025 school year! 

Muenster’s Skyler Varga and Team Canada at 21U NORCECA Men's Final 6 volleyball championships

Muenster’s Skyler Varga has been playing NCAA volleyball with the Long Beach State team for the past year. Now he’s been recruited into the Canada Men’s NextGen U21 team in the NORCECA Men Final 6 2024 in Gatineau, Quebec from August 20-25.  

The North, Central American and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) represents 35 countries in the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). As such, the Canadian 21U squad represents the best in Canadian Volleyball. 

SPONSORED: What is a community

In today’s diverse and interconnected world, the concept of community holds a special significance, particularly for individuals experiencing intellectual disabilities. Community is more than just a group of people living in proximity; it is a network of support, belonging, and shared experiences that can profoundly impact quality of life. For those with intellectual disabilities, a strong, inclusive community is not just beneficial—it is essential.

Fostering a Sense of Belonging

Running for Shelter happening south of Humboldt on Highway 16

A lone runner has been skirting the shoulders of Highway 16 during the month of August. Kagan Kneen is the executive director of the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter. He is on a mission to raise funds and raise awareness for his organization and facility that supports men 18 years of age and older to get back on their feet and find life changing skills and employment.  

Business groups call on federal government to prevent rail work stoppage

A coalition of business groups is calling on the federal government to prevent a work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways.

A phased shutdown of the networks at Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. is already underway as the clock ticks down on contract talks with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference.

Unless deals are reached, rail service at both companies is poised to stop at 12:01 a.m. ET on Thursday.

Streetfest welcomes Codie Prevost back to Humboldt

Streetfest is back in a big way with a two-day celebration in downtown Humboldt. Friday kicks off the event with local vendors and businesses, food trucks and booths, and a huge street dance, anchored by Saskatchewan award winning recording artist Codie Prevost.  

Codie is originally from the Archerwill area and he’s no stranger to Humboldt, having performed here in the past. It’s been a few years since Codie has been onstage in Humboldt, and he’s looking forward to returning, as are his audience.