Delivering cool treats with 'Keeping It Cool' to the Humboldt Good Neighbour Store

Today the Humboldt Good Neighbour Store received a refreshing surprise, thanks to the "Keeping It Cool" contest. Organized by Bolt FM and Humboldt Sobeys, this contest is all about spreading joy by delivering cool treats to deserving individuals and organizations in the community.

HDHF raising funds with birdhouse online auction

The latest fundraiser for the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) is one for the birds. Birdhouses, that is. 

Right now, the HDHF is holding an online auction for a chance to own a JR’s Designer Birdhouse.  

Executive Director Lorrie Bunko says the HDHF received the birdhouses courtesy of a donation from the Remais of JR’s Designer Birdhouse. She noted that John Remai has decided to retire and has donated the remaining 66 birdhouses to the HDHF.  

Tough start for Team Saskatchewan at 2024 Baseball Canada Cup

It was a tough day for Team Saskatchewan with Muenster's Marek Yeager at the first day of action at the 2024 Baseball Canada Cup in Fort McMurray. 

In their opening game, Saskatchewan was defeated by Quebec 7-2. Yeager was the starting pitcher for Saskatchewan, and he ended up taking the loss. 

He pitched 4.2 innings, giving up five hits and allowing three runs. He recorded eight strikeouts.  

Roughriders looking to halt two-game losing skid in Ottawa

It will be a tough Thursday night matchup for the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-3) as they head to the nation’s capital to meet the Ottawa Redblacks (5-2).  

Saskatchewan is coming off a 42-31 loss to the Edmonton Elks on Saturday, while the Redblacks will be rested as they enjoyed a bye last week, with their last game on July 26.  

Power line safety a critical skill as harvest approaches

Power line safety is one topic farmers should memorize as harvest approaches with plenty of work on the horizon.

Many farmers will be moving giant machinery across fields for over 12 hours a day, and between the stress of harvest and fatigue, there's a lot of room to make a mistake.

SaskPower Spokesperson Scott McGregor talks about how farmers can prepare for the upcoming season.

La Nina conditions likely to avoid fall frosts for Canadian prairies

North America is currently in a transitory period in terms of weather systems, with the timing of that transition likely to affect conditions for crops around the prairies.

That'll eventually change into a LaNinna system, which for our southern neighbours means that frosts could creep in early and disrupt harvest.

Environment Canada Meteorologist Natalie Hasell says that people in the Canadian prairies don't need to worry as much.

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