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Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement.

Wildfire smoke is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility which could fluctuate over short distances and can vary from hour to hour. 

A combination of the heat along with the poor air quality in the smoke can increase risk to your health.

The flame was lit yesterday in Lloydminster with the 2024 Sask. Summer Games getting underway.

From July 21st through 27th, over 2,000 athletes, coaches, managers, mission staff and officials, more than 800 local volunteers, and upwards of 5,000 visitors will gather in the Border City to experience the provincial multi-sport event and celebrate seven days of sport, culture, and community.

Here are the list of sports taking place throughout the week.

1st Half July 21-24

The East Central AAA 18U Red Sox ended off their regular season with a doubleheader against the Regina Wolfpack.  

Each team earned a win on Saturday, the Wolfpack took Game 1 4-3, while the Red Sox responded in Game 2 3-2. 

The East Central AAA 15U Dodgers ended their regular season off on a high note with an 8-7 win over the Moose Jaw Canucks.  

 It was a walk off win for the Dodgers, which capped off a couple of wild innings to end the game. Heading into the 8th inning, the game was tied 2-2. The Dodgers were trailing 7-4 heading into the bottom of the 9th inning.  

Luke Manz was 2 for 2 at the plate and drew a pair of walks and knocked two RBIs.  

Bolt Brain Buster:

It has webbed feet and a bill it lays eggs and is venomous. What animal is it?

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: Platypus

Leo Paul Schulte
October 12, 1937 – July 20, 2024

U.S. President Joe Biden is removing his name as the Democratic candidate in the November election following weeks of mounting pressure over the 81-year-old’s mental acuity and ability to win the faceoff with Republican rival Donald Trump. 

Biden says it has been his greatest honour to serve but he believes it is in the best interest of his party to stand down and focus solely on fulfilling his duties as president for the rest of his term.

With wildfire season going strong on the prairies, southeast residents already got a taste of smoke at the start of the week, and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is looking to keep fires down in the province.

Currently, there are 75 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. 12 of those are contained with 36 of those under assessment.

10 of the wildfires have direct property protection underway, and 17 of those are not yet contained.

Country Thunder 2024 marked a significant milestone for the famous festival, with this year seeing the One Millionth fan come through the gates. Both famous and infamous for its rowdy party scene, the weekend saw Saskatchewan RCMP officers respond to a total of 147 calls for service.

Calls for service attributed to the influx of people in the area were tracked between Wednesday, July 10 and Monday, July 15. The calls resulted in 33 people taken into custody and six charges laid under Canada's Criminal Code.

The latest inflation data was released by Statistics Canada Tuesday morning.  

The numbers showed the overall consumer rate index in Saskatchewan, or CPI held steady in June at 1.43 percent. While the overall number remained unchanged from the previous month, some numbers did have changes. Some of the biggest changes outside of the energy sector came with food and shelter, which were up 3.68 percent and 3.72 percent respectively.