Humboldt

Unionized workers at Canada Post have voted to reject the Crown corporation's latest contract offer.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that 68.5 per cent of urban mail carriers who voted were against the deal, while their rural and suburban colleagues were 69.4 per cent against.

The offer included wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years but also added part-time workers that Canada Post has said are necessary to keep the postal service afloat.

The union had urged the roughly 55,000 postal service workers it represents to reject the proposal.

As global trade tensions continue to reshape agricultural markets, one local company is quietly standing strong through the uncertainty—Southland Pulse. The company, which will celebrate its 25th anniversary this coming January, has grown into a respected cornerstone in Southeast Saskatchewan’s pulse industry.

Shawn Madsen, one of the managers at Southland Pulse, shared how the company is weathering recent trade disruptions while staying true to its values.

Saskatoon RCMP are seeking information about a multi-vehicle collision that happened on Highway 16 near Viscount.  

The incident occurred on Thursday, July 31 at approximately 1:45 p.m.  

An investigation determined that semi-trailers were involved with one semi-trailer travelling eastbound, and the other semi-trailer was travelling westbound at the time of the collision. 

As we head into the midpoint of summer with the arrival of the August long weekend in Saskatchewan, comes with it blazing heat over the next few days. 

While temperatures won’t force a heat warning, it will still be a toasty weekend as Environment and Climate Change Canada Scientist Christy Climenhaga explains.  

If you’re staying in town this August long weekend, Humboldt’s Water Tower Carnival is bringing the fun to you—with a splash of lake-inspired excitement. 

Set against the iconic backdrop of the Humboldt Water Tower, the event promises a full day of water-themed carnival games and activities for all ages. Highlights include a treasure hunt, a juggling workshop, and performances by a roving circus arts entertainer. Visitors can also check out fire trucks up close with a special visit from Humboldt Fire Department. 

Open Farm Days is an annual event, which launched last year, designed to share Saskatchewan agriculture stories by bringing people together through educational and experiential agricultural-based initiatives. The idea is to learn more about where your food comes from.   

The 15U AAA East Central Dodgers are in the Queen City this weekend as they compete in the 15U AAA Tier 2 Provincial Championships.  

Following a regular season record 12-20, the Dodgers will be one of five teams competing for the Tier 2 Championship.  

On Friday afternoon, they open the tournament against the Swift Current 57’s at 1:00. 

The move is part of the Canola Council of Canada's new strategic framework, 'Canola Forward: A Strategic Framework for 2025-2030.'

The news came in a press release announcing the new framework. Chris Davison, president & CEO, says the framework is focused on priorities identified by the Canadian canola industry and is aligned to help the industry seize emerging opportunities while navigating changing industry and trade dynamics.

The August heat is nothing compared to the pressure cooker the Saskatchewan Roughriders are about to step into—a six-game stretch that could define their position in the Canadian Football League (CFL) standings. 

During that stretch, the Roughriders will meet the Montreal Alouettes twice, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, the Calgary Stampeders and their traditional home-and-home matchup with their prairie rivals, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.  

Our Moo for Meat contest is in full swing and all you have to do is listen for our sound of the cow.

If you hear our friendly bovine mooing text us 'meat' for your chance to win! 

Congrats to this week's winner Lorilee Bentley.

You can enter in multiple times, every time you hear to moo, but you can only win once.