Humboldt

A 47-year-old man from the Preeceville area has died following a fatal motorcycle rollover on late Friday night.

Canora RCMP along with the local Fire and EMS responded to the incident at around 11:50 pm. The driver of the motorcycle was declared deceased by EMS at the scene.  His family has been notified. 

A female passenger on the motorcycle was assessed by EMS at the scene for injuries described as non-life-threatening. 

Canora RCMP are continuing to investigate with the assistance of a Saskatchewan RCMP collision reconstructionist. 

The federal government is investing $15 million into Protein Industries Canada; the funding is being used to strengthen Canada's agri-food sector.

The new funding will focus on genomics and AI programs by bringing new tools to plant breeders, farmers, ingredient processors, and food manufacturers.

The programs will enable farmers and companies across Canada’s agrifood sector to build a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable food system. 

Alberta is working on strengthening its market presence in Southeast Asia.

Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation RJ Sigurdson is in Southeast Asia to promote Alberta as a reliable supplier of agricultural products.

The overall goal is to strengthen relationships with Vietnam and the Philippines to increase trade and investment opportunities that 
will directly benefit producers and processors by opening new markets for Alberta agriculture and food products.

Farm Credit Canada is investing $2 billion to advance agtech innovation in Canada’s agriculture and food industry. 

The money which will be invested by 2030 will direct more investment into innovative devices, instrumentation, research, and methodologies designed to improve efficiency, productivity, and sustainability.

Stats show Canada’s agtech sector is lagging, putting Canada at a strategic disadvantage, while Japan  and the European Union have been increasing investments in ag tech.

Alberta's latest crop report shows 90 per cent of the provincial crop is now in; that's ahead of the 5-year average of 81 per cent. 

Roy Larsen, the director of Statistics and Data Development for Agriculture and Irrigation says seeding progress in the South is at 97 per cent complete, the North West at 93 per cent, the Central region is at 89 per cent, the North East at 86  per cent, and the Peace at 84 per cent.

Crop progress shows 99 per cent of the dry peas have been planted, while oats lag behind at 74 per cent. 

One by one, the roar of vintage tractors rose into a Saturday morning cacophony as the restored marvels took to the road once more with the Humboldt Vintage Club’s Tractor Run.  

Michael Lorne Deutscher
July 6, 1946 - May 30, 2025 

In Loving Memory of Michael Lorne Deutscher

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Michael Lorne Deutscher—beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend—on May 30th, 2025 at Victoria Hospice in Victoria, British Columbia.

On a smoky Friday night in Humboldt, hundreds of patrons, twenty hardy runners, an organization of tireless volunteers, and one very special doctor convened at the Humboldt Uniplex for the annual 4X4X48 run and Dine and Dash. The charity event raises money for Type 1 Diabetes research through funding agency DRIFCan (Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Canada). 

The East Central 18UAAA Red Sox picked up a pair of wins at home, besting the South East Twins in their Saturday double header. 

Pryor Dyck had a strong showing on the mound for the Red Sox with seven full innings giving up only four hits and a single run in the 5-1 opener.  

The Red Sox got it going in the first with a single by Graydn Wilson and a double to centre by Jarret Rude, each knocking in one on their way to the win. An error in the second resulted in a 3-0 score. 

The countdown is on for one of Humboldt’s biggest music events of the summer — the Living Skies Music Festival! With an incredible lineup, local food vendors, and good vibes all weekend long, this is one festival you don’t want to miss.

Want in for free? 107.5 Bolt FM and Discover Humboldt are giving you a chance to win tickets to the Living Skies Music Festival!

Entering is easy:

Text the words “Living Skies” to the Humboldt Sobeys Talk and Text Line at 306-682-0107.