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The Marysburg Royals will take part in the Senior AA Tier 1 Provincials in Regina beginning on Friday. 

Five teams will take part in the tournament, joining the Royals will be the Saskatoon Outlaws, the Regina Rockies, the Regina Trappers and the Carlyle Cardinals. 

It will be a round robin format with each squad playing four games.  

Saskatchewan’s latest crop report from the Ministry of Agriculture indicates that persistent heat and low moisture levels are accelerating crop development across the province. The southeast region has experienced severe dryness, receiving only 2 mm of rain in July.

Producers in the area are preparing harvest equipment and desiccating pulse crops. Some have begun harvesting early-seeded pulses and cereals intended for feed.

Haying is nearly complete, with a second cut unlikely due to the dry conditions.

Throughout the first quarter of 2024-25, Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) distributed $1.16 million in charitable gaming grants that benefitted 750 different groups and organizations throughout the province in the first quarter of 2024-25. 

An agricultural manufacturing firm in Saskatchewan has been ordered to pay $65, 000 relating to a workplace accident two years ago.

Highline Manufacturing Limited, a subsidiary of Bourgault Industries entered a guilty plea July 22nd in Saskatoon Provincial Court to one violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on June 22, 2022, in Vonda, when a worker was seriously injured while flushing highly flammable solvent through an electrostatic paint gun.

Two other charges were withdrawn.

Bolt Brain Buster:

Before a football game fans gather for this type of party.

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: Tailgate Party

Team Canada's Women's 3x3 Basketball team split their two games on Thursday at the Paris Games.

Canada suffered their first loss at the Paris Games with a 19-15 defeat to Germany to begin the day.

The Germans got off to a fast start, jumping out to a 7-1 advantage. Canada would recover storming back with a 6-0 run to even the game.  

This Week's 'Keeping it Cool' Winner: Reid-Thompson Public Library!

Congratulations to the Reid-Thompson Public Library, this week's 'Keeping it Cool' winner! Thanks to a nomination highlighting their outstanding service to the community, the library received a special delivery of cool treats. Brought to you by 107.5 Bolt FM and Sobeys, 'Keeping it Cool' recognizes nominations from listeners and a draw takes place every week for ten weeks in the summer.

The fun of the long August weekend will be happening at the Humboldt Water Tower on Saturday afternoon with a celebration of the season.  

Beginning at 1:00 pm, there will be a series of activities to keep the whole family entertained.  

Along with the carnival games, there will be a roving circus act, a juggling workshop, a treasure hunt, a visit from the Humboldt fire trucks, and tours of the Water Tower. 

Partners Family Services in Humboldt is one of the homes to Saskatchewan’s new Integrated Youth Services Programs, and IYS is poised for a rebranding to create an identity that’s meaningful to youth and service partners.  

"HOMEBASE" has been selected as the organization's name, along with the slogan "For Youth - By Youth." The name and identity were established in collaboration with the IYS provincial youth co-design team, states a release from the Provincial Government.  

Sparky the Fire Dog, Humboldt Fire Department and Protective Services and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency teamed up with the Reid Thompson Library for a fund and informative presentation on Wednesday, July 31.  

Erin Paulhus and Owen Kristoff are public education coordinators for the SPSA, and they’ve been travelling the area with their friend Sparky to teach youngsters about fire safety and preparedness in the home.