Humboldt

The rainfall that fell over the weekend was viewed as positive by most producers, according to the latest Crop Report from the Ministry of Agriculture.  

Inside of the northeastern region, the rain and smokey weather have allowed crops to maintain their development and, in some cases, allowed crops to stand out.  

However, scattered showers did cause some delays in haying and spraying operations.  

Cody Fajardo will be wearing a different shade of green tonight as he makes his first start as an opponent since leaving the Saskatchewan Roughriders. 

The Roughriders host the Edmonton Elks, who have made a quarterback change, electing to replace Tre Ford with the former Roughriders quarterback. 

Thousands of Saskatchewan families will have greater access to sport, cultural, and recreational opportunities in 2025, thanks to an expansion of the provincial Active Families Benefit. 

Nothing like some sizzling smokies, a bountiful bake table and some great hospitality to bring a community together. 

That was the scene on Thursday, July 24 at Futuristic Industries with their annual barbecue and bake sale. Friends gathered in the shop which was all repurposed for the huge crowd of noon hour diners who stopped by. 

Bolt Brain Buster:

In Alice in Wonderland what is the name of Alice's pet kitten? 

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: Dinah

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two leaders of the Freedom Convoy protest, are scheduled to be sentenced for mischief on Oct. 7 in an Ottawa courtroom.

In addition to lengthy prison sentences, the Crown wants to seize Barber's truck, which was used in the protest.

A forfeiture hearing on that matter is scheduled for Sept. 12.

Ontario Court Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Thursday she wants to rule on the mischief sentence and truck forfeiture at the same time so that she does not deliver "piecemeal" decisions.

Three workers who were trapped in a remote northern British Columbia mine have been rescued after more than 60 hours underground.

Red Chris mine operator Newmont Corp. said the three men were safely bought to the surface at about 10:40 p.m. on Thursday.

It said Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty — contractors for B.C.-based Hy-Tech Drilling — were in good health and spirits after being trapped underground by two rockfalls on Tuesday morning.

"This was a carefully planned and meticulously executed rescue plan," the company said in a statement.

The month of July has brought cool, wet weather and smoke from forest fires to the majority of the Prairies.

Rain has been reported in some of the drier areas, but its coming too late for drought stressed crops and forage, with RM's across Manitoba, and Saskatchewan and  Alberta County's now declaring agricultural disaster areas.

Taking a regional look at what's happening:

Manitoba

The East Central 18U AAA Red Sox dropped their first game in the 18U AAA Provincial Championship on Thursday afternoon, losing to the Sask Five Marlins 2-1. 

It was a walk-off win for the Marlins, scoring a run in the bottom of the eighth inning.  

Sask Five opened the scoring with a run in the bottom of the first inning.  

The Canadian Federation of Agriculture has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Circle for Indigenous Agriculture & Food.

The agreement is designed to build stronger collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous agricultural producers.

Keith Currie, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture says by working together, we can amplify Indigenous voices, support agricultural entrepreneurs, and promote food production in ways that benefit all Canadians.