Humboldt

While transporting firewood into Saskatchewan from out of province might seem innocent enough, it could have a devastating effect on the ecosystem. 

There are a number of insects that could be living in that wood — insects that can carry diseases or feed on plants and trees to the point of killing them. 

Lack of progress means time is growing short to get a successfull crop into the ground in Southern Alberta.

Contract negotiations are dragging on for Alberta sugar beet producers.

It’s already early May, and Alberta Sugar Beet Growers and Rogers Sugar, the sole sugar-beet processing plant left in Canada, still haven’t hammered out a deal.

Jennifer Crowson, executive director with the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers, cautioned the Western Producer in an email that she was limited in what she can share, other than that they are still in active negotiations.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to unveil his new cabinet at Rideau Hall on Tuesday — and it's expected to be a slimmed-down front bench meant to signal a more businesses-minded approach to government.

Rideau Hall confirmed the timing of the swearing-in ceremony on Friday.

Marci Surkes of the government relations firm Compass Rose Group said Carney will seek to draw a sharp contrast between his government and that of former prime minister Justin Trudeau, and about one-third of the new cabinet could be new faces.

It was a Riderville revival last year as Head Coach Corey Mace was able to inject a cultural change, leading the Roughriders to a second-place finish in the West with a 9-8-1 record along with a home playoff game.  

This year, the expectations will be heightened for the green and white as they try and win the first Grey Cup since 2013.  

Quarterbacks: 

There will be a road closure on Main Street in Humboldt this Monday (May 12). 

The section between 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue will be closed to traffic. 

A closure is needed to complete a planned water main repair.  

The City of Humboldt apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks residents for their patience.  

Do you know a deserving classroom that goes above and beyond? Now’s your chance to recognize them! Nominate a classroom for the Classroom of the Month, where one lucky class gets a special treat.

The winners for April were a bit delayed because of the Spring break at school so we went and delivered pizza today. Congrats to the grade 11/12 students in LeRoy!

The nomination stated:

"This class is just a great group of well-rounded kids who deserve to be recognized after a crazy first semester."

James ‘Jim’ Gregory Korte
May 28, 1949 – May 8, 2025

107.5 Bolt FM, Humboldt Sobey’s and Discover Humboldt are sharing the Mother’s Day Love!
We’ve collected all your “Messages for Mom” and posted them here for you to listen too!

Thanks to all of our prize sponsors! Some lucky people also won prizes to give to their mom's. 

• Sobey's
• Hair by Shelbey
• Brandt Tractor - Watrous
• Choice Nutrition
• Dairy Queen
• Manitou Beach Golf Club

Once again happy Mother's Day from all of us to you.

New mandate called good time to overhaul business risk management programs and other policies that could help agriculture

Prime minister Mark Carney will name his cabinet May 12, and the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute has some advice for the incoming agriculture minister.

Kody Blois from the Nova Scotia riding of Kings-Hants served briefly after Carney replaced Justin Trudeau and is a strong candidate to continue.

Follow all our Federal Election 2025 coverage here

CANTERRA SEEDS recently announced it would be acquiring Alliance Seed, saying the move would strengthen their seed business and expand distribution across Western Canada.

The pedigreed seed operation will continue to operate as a standalone brand under CANTERRA SEEDS’s umbrella, with key staff transitioning to maintain continuity and customer relationships.

Brent Derkatch, CEO of CANTERRA SEEDS says Alliance Seed has built an impressive portfolio and a network supported by committed seed growers.