Humboldt

It was a golden trip to Lloydminster for the Prairie Central Girls softball. 

Prairie Central won the gold medal, claiming the championship with a 13-6 win over South West.  

To reach the final, Prairie Central edged out South East in the semi-finals 3-2. 

A 13-point halftime lead was not enough for the Saskatchewan Roughriders as quarterback Davis Alexander came off the bench to lead the Montreal Alouettes to a 20-16 comeback victory.  

Alexander replaced Caleb Evans and tossed a pair of touchdown passes with 178 yards in the second half.  

As progress continues at the new Humboldt SPCA facility on 104th Street just south of Humboldt, the SPCA staff and board are looking for volunteer help at a work bee coming up on Monday, July 29. The work starts at 8:30. 

Representatives are asking for help with the installation of overhead doors and windows. Kennel doors are ready for installation, and help is needed with finishing the framed walls. Click flooring is also ready to be installed in the office.  

It wouldn’t be summer in Watrous without the excitement of the Watrous Fun Run. This year’s edition goes on Saturday, July 27. The show and shine at the centre of the province draws vehicles of all shapes, sizes and descriptions to the streets of Watrous. The fun run parade has the collection meander down the road to the streets of Manitou Beach for a drive by experience.  

SaskPower announces a planned power outage for the Jansen and Esk regions.

The outage is scheduled for Monday, July 29 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, affecting the communities of Jansen and Esk and the rural areas north and south of Jansen and Esk.

SaskPower thanks customers for their cooperation and understanding.  

Kids have a way to stay active, learn about nutrition and challenge themselves while picking up on life-long healthy habits. “Wellness Warriors” takes place on Thursday, August 1 in Civic Park in Humboldt.  

“Enjoy games, a scavenger hunt, an obstacle course and more,” says Cultural Services Director Jennifer Fitzpatrick. 

The program runs from 10:00 – 11:30 am and is suitable for ages 8 to 13.  

Cool and wet weather is making a difference in Jasper National Park.

The park posted a statement on X late Thursday night saying cooler temperatures and up to 15 millimetres of rain since midnight had led to minimal fire activity.

The park says due to the rainfall, fire behaviour is likely to calm over the next 72 hours.

While more rain is expected Friday, temperatures are supposed to return to the mid 20s by Saturday, which the park says will lead to an increase in fire activity.

Englefeld School is one of the Canadian schools that has been recognized by the organization EcoSchools for leading the way in environmental action in 2024. 

A release from EcoSchools says that the organization has partnered with over 5,000 schools to cultivate student leaders, foster environmental education, and support climate action. Schools earn certification by creating an EcoTeam (environmental club) and taking action to reduce energy and waste, plant trees and gardens, and run sustainable transportation initiatives. 

Bolt Brain Buster:

12 billion of these are sold annually, but do not cost you a thing?

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: Ketchup Packets

The City of Humboldt has announced that beginning on Monday, the section of 12th Ave between Stebbings Crescent and the lane west of 21st Street will be closed due to construction. 

Work is expected to take 2-3 weeks to complete. 

The City of Humboldt apologizes any inconvenience that this closure may cause.