Humboldt

Despite a late start to seeding, harvest operations are starting to get underway in the Prairies.

Precipitation which delayed seeding activity this spring was welcome in some of the drier areas, while some areas of Manitoba were impacted by too much rain.

The extreme heat with highs into the 30s is now impacting crop potential in some areas of Alberta and Saskatchewan reducing yield and quality expectations.

Team Canada's 3x3 Women's Basketball team with Humboldt's Paige Crozon started off on the right foot at the Paris Games with 22-14 win over Australia in their opening game.
 
Crozon had four points in the victory. Katherine Plouffe led Canada with 10 points with Michelle Plouffe adding 8 points. 

Canada was 8-of-13 from the field and 4-for-11 from two-point range. In 3x3 basketball, a field goal from beyond the arc is worth two points, while a field goal from inside the arc is worth one point.

Getting this year's hay crop cut in top condition has been a challenge across the prairies.

The heat over the last couple of weeks is resulting in a decline not just in crops, but in hay quality as well.

Hay conditions have been slowly declining since we started seeing the higher temperatures with many days hitting well into the 30's.

Marjorie Hessam
August 23, 1935 - July 26, 2024

It is with saddened hearts the family of Marjorie (Marj) Hessam (nee Kienlen) announces her sudden passing at her home on July 26, 2024 at the age of 88 (born in Humbolt, Saskatchewan on August 23, 1935).

Marjorie is predeceased by her husband Douglas Hessam, parents Emil and Agnes Kienlen, her sister Geraldine, step-son Duncan Hessam, step-daughter Debbie McCool, step-son-in-law Mike McCool.

Humboldt’s Reid Thompson Library and its patrons welcome new librarian Crystal Clarke. She is a familiar face in the community, having resided in Humboldt for the last 10 years. Now, she looks forward to stepping into a new role with the library. 

Clarke’s new post is a perfect fit, given her background. 

Humboldt RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individual(s) responsible for stealing construction equipment in an incident in Middle Lake, and those responsible for vehicle damage in Bruno.  

A release states that on July 25, 2024, the Humboldt RCMP received a complaint of theft from a rural land location just outside of Middle Lake, SK. The occurrence happened between July 20th at 9:30 PM and July 24.  

Earlier this month, between July 7-13, Saskatchewan Highway Patrol completed Operation Driver Week, with 235 tickets issued for infractions including unregistered vehicles, seatbelts, failing to stop at a stop sign, suspension from driving, overweight commercial vehicles and cargo securement violations. There were also 12 roadside suspensions issued for drug and alcohol usage.

As part of the campaign, Sask Highway Patrol completed 238 inspections with commercial vehicles, with 43 percent passing inspections. 

Bolt Brain Buster:

Referring to its rapid movement and shiny surface, quicksilver is an old name for this liquid metal.

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: Mercury

Adrian Ooms
April 10, 1936 – July 29, 2024

The entire world is watching the Paris Olympics right now and there is no doubt the city of Humboldt and surrounding area will be tuning this week one local athlete in particular. 

Paige Crozon is one member of the Canadian 3x3 Women's Olympic Basketball team which begins competition on Tuesday.

Canada starts the tournament against Australia at 10:00 am local time.

That's followed by a matchup against China on Wednesday at 10:00 am.