Humboldt

Wheat producers are being advised that Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYVD) has been found in two wheat fields in Northwest Saskatchewan. 

Crop Extension Specialist Quinton Cubbins says they did a couple of tests for the virus, which was found in the Medstead area, as it's earlier than they might normally see it. 

BYD Virus is spread by aphids, so controlling their population in the field is important.

Once the wheat is infected, there are no effective treatments.

Protein Industries Canada says a new soybean breeding program will open new opportunities for producers and processors.

The new $4.3 million initiative for Canada's identity-preserved non-GMO soybean is being led by NRGene Canada, Pulse Genetics, Hensall Co-op, and Yumasoy Foods Ltd. 

The project, involves the launch of a new breeding program to develop early-maturing, high-protein, non-GMO soybean varieties suited to Canada’s northern climates, including Manitoba and northern Ontario.

The warning has ended.

A Tornado Warning is in effect for the R.M. of Morris and the communities of Watrous, Young, Zelma, Lanigan and Nokomis areas as a severe thunderstorm continues to track through the area.

Environment Canada meteorologists issued the warning at 6:15 PM CST, with reports suggesting the storm may be producing a tornado.

In addition to the potential for a tornado, the storm is expected to bring damaging winds, large hail, and intense rainfall.

The Humboldt Broncos will be a part of history during the opening weekend of the upcoming Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) regular season.  

On Monday, the SJHL announced the home openers for all 12 teams.  

The Broncos will head to Warman, on Friday, September 19 to meet the Wolverines. The game will be the first regular season game for the Wolverines after they relocated to Warman from Notre Dame.  

In Loving Memory of
Patricia Brockman

Age: 
86 Years

Of:
Saskatoon
and formerly of
Humboldt

Passed Away:
June 16, 2025

Funeral Mass
Thursday, July 10, 2025  1:30 p.m.
St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church
Humboldt, SK

Pat’s service will be recorded and 
available to view from July 11-25 
on the Funeral Home website.

To help improve the power system, there will be a power outage in Lanigan on Tuesday, June 24. 

The outage will affect residents residing on the 0 blocks of Calvert Cres (all #s), and Folley Cres (even #s). It will last from 10:30 am until 4:00 pm, weather permitting.  

For updates on this outage, you can visit saskpower.com/outages  

Canada's supply managed sector is breathing a sigh of relief with the passage of Bill C-202 which protects it from any further concessions in future trade talks.

An identical bill died on the order paper in the last session but this time moved quickly through Parliament and the Senate, before receiving Royal Assent last week.

The Dairy Farmers of Canada, Chicken Farmers of Canada, Egg Farmers of Canada, Turkey Farmers of Canada, and the Canadian Hatching Egg Producers issued a joint statement supporting the legislation. 

Update 3:30 pm

Meadow Severight-Asapace has been located safe

Punnichy RCMP are attempting to find a missing 14-year-old girl.  

On June 19, they received a report that Meadow Severight-Asapace was missing and was last seen on the George Gordon First Nation.  

It came down to the wire on Friday between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Toronto Argonauts. Fortunately for the green and white, they were the last ones to possess the football 

Mario Alford returned a 99-yard kickoff for a touchdown with eight seconds remaining to give the Roughriders a 39-32 victory in Toronto.  

Clouds threatened St. Gregor on Saturday morning, but the elements held off long enough to see bikers take to the road and racers pile into waiting vehicles. Rain or no rain, the St. Gregor Shake Rattle and Roll, and its accompanying Shake Rattle and Race got into full swing Saturday morning to raise funds for Parkinson’s Disease Reseach and for the St. Gregor Community Hall Fund.