Humboldt

Heat warnings are back on in central Saskatchewan and much of the prairies. Those warnings, issued by Environment Canada, are expected to be in place for the next couple of days as the high-pressure ridge re-establishes itself and draws warm air into the region.  

With the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League season in the books, teams are gearing up for the AAA 18U Provincial Tournament happening this weekend in Regina.  

The East Central Red Sox have proven to be strong throughout the season, but the league has provided challenges throughout with the parity leading to a three-way tie for third place.  

Bolt Brain Buster:

Popular as pets, most of the golden type of these rodents descend from a single group caught in Syria in the 1930s.

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: hamster

The $12-million Challenge, launched in November 2023 in partnership with Impact Canada, uses a staged approach to move innovators through the process of developing and deploying their solutions in the cow-calf, dairy and feedlot sectors. The first stage of the Challenge attracted 86 applications from innovators across Canada and internationally. The 13 semi-finalists' entries span a diverse range of areas including feed additives and related technologies; production efficiencies and animal management systems; and pasture and grazing management approaches.

The 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games got underway in Lloydminster on Monday. 

Prairie Central ended up with three medals (1G-1S-1B) at the end of the day.

Here are the results from some of the local athletes competing. 

Action continues on Tuesday.

As work continues on the Humboldt wastewater treatment project, the City of Humboldt continues its efforts to ensure it will meet its portion of the project’s funding. At Humboldt’s City Council meeting on Monday, the City passed a recommendation that seeks to increase its debt limit from $15 million to $20 million. 

Brandon Taylor couldn’t have picked a better time to settle in Watson, Sk. And the local area couldn’t have wished for a more dedicated, meticulous painting company.

At Monday night’s Humboldt City Council meeting, Council proceeded with second and third readings on a pair of rezoning bylaws that would allow for residential development in a pair of city properties.  

Kids will have the chance to put on their detective hat this week. 

The first edition of Night of the Museum is on Thursday night at the Humboldt Museum.  

From 6:30-8:00pm, the sleuths will have to try and discover clues that are hidden throughout the museum.  

There will also be snacks and crafts.  

The summertime offers many different uses for fire. Smaller fires like fire pits and barbeques as well as larger fires like burning fields or old structures all pose risks of spreading to your home when combined with hot and dry weather.  

Whenever a fire is lit, there are risks of stray embers catching in the wind and igniting other areas or structures. Lona Gervais with CAA gives tips on making your home more resistant to external fires.