Humboldt

A strong local voice for Saskatchewan municipalities returned to the national stage this past week as Humboldt city councillor Sarah McInnis was re-elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors for a one-year term. The re-election took place during the annual FCM conference held in Ottawa, where municipal leaders from across the country gathered to discuss pressing urban issues and shape national policy. 

SaskPower announces a pair of planned power outages for Wednesday, June 4.

The first will take place from 10:00am to 11:00am affecting rural customers west and northwest of Kelvington to Hwy #756.

The second will occur from 10:00am to 1:00pm affecting rural customers north and northeast of Elfros to areas west and southwest of Leslie Beach.

The outages are to provide for system maintenance. SaskPower thanks customers for their cooperation and understanding. 

Saskatchewan's own Wide Mouth Mason is set to electrify Humboldt as part of the Living Skies Music Festival. Known for their blues-infused rock and dynamic live performances, the band will join a lineup that includes Big Wreck, Jade Eagleson, Captain Tractor, Aaron Goodvin, The Johner Brothers and more! The festival, envisioned as a family-friendly celebration, will take place at Centennial Park. Attendees can look forward to two days filled with music, local vendors, diverse food trucks, and a world-class production setup.

Father’s Day is coming up, and we want to help you give Dad the recognition he deserves!

Whether he’s your biggest supporter, your go-to handyman, or the king of dad jokes, we want to hear about him in our Messages for Dad contest!

Send us a message for your dad—something heartfelt, hilarious, or full of gratitude—and you’ll be entered to win a Father’s Day prize he’s sure to love!

We’ll be sharing the messages on air leading up to Father’s Day, so your dad just might hear your tribute live. A few message will be randomly selected to win an awesome gift for Dad!

Bolt Brain Buster:

What was the name of the popular virtual pet toy that became a craze in the late 90s?

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: Tamagotchi

Winnipeg hotels were opening up Monday to evacuees who fled their homes due to raging wildfires, while to the west in Saskatchewan, thousands more were ordered to flee.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issued an alert late Monday afternoon, saying the northern town of La Ronge had ordered an evacuation as fire had breached its airport.

The agency said flames were fast-moving and that people in the community of 2,500, as well as anyone within 20 kilometres, including nearby Air Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, had to leave immediately.

Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is expected to introduce a bill today spelling out the federal government's next steps on border security.

The recent throne speech promised legislation to bolster security at Canada's borders and new tools for police and intelligence agencies to help them stop the flow of deadly fentanyl and its precursors.

The government also said the Canada Border Services Agency will be given new powers to examine goods destined for export to prevent the movement of illegal and stolen products, including cars.

The federal government plans to work urgently to remove Chinese tariffs on Canadian agriculture and seafood products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Monday.

"The Canadian government is engaging with its Chinese counterparts at the ministerial level and we'll continue those discussions," Carney told reporters after meeting with premiers in Saskatoon.

"They're a top priority for us." 

The commitment came in a statement after the meeting and it says premiers want Canada's trading relationship with China to improve. 

Farm groups across the prairies are always looking for producers to take an active role in helping to determine the organization goals.

The nomination period is now open for director positions with the Saskatchewan Barley Development Commission (SaskBarley), Saskatchewan Pulse Growers (SPG), Saskatchewan Mustard Development Commission (Sask Mustard) and Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat).

With the wildfires continuing to cause havoc in northern Saskatchewan, many groups throughout in the province are stepping up to lend a helping hand. 

The Humboldt Fire Department has been asked by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency to help out with firefighting efforts at Weyakwin. The Humboldt Fire Department will be sending up a truck along with a rotating team of four firefighters. 

Humboldt Shopper's Drug Mart helped out the firefighters with a donation of 60 dozen water bottles, electrolytes and granola bars