Bushman, Grest and Gregg serve up a delightful lunchhour concert

It was another great burger time Fiesta at the Humboldt district museum on Thursday, July 10th. 

A pleasant day was made even more delightful with the musical accompaniment of Walter Bushman, Brian Grest, and special drop in guest on drums and vocals Nathan Gregg. The trio served up some great summertime music including hits from the eagles, Neil Young, the birds, and Walter's perennial favorite “Old Hippie” by The Bellamy Brothers.  

The East Central 18UAAA Red Sox edge Giants in Thursday night pitchers' duel

The East Central 18UAAA Red Sox were more than a handful for the Saskatoon Giants last night at James Korte Field in Muenster. 

The 3-1 win was in part thanks to a 10 strike out, rock solid performance by Taylor Coleman on the mound. Coleman gave up only five hits and one run over his six inning stand.  

More rain would be welcomed by local producers

A combination of warm and wet growing conditions has allowed crops to develop nicely around the Humboldt area according to the latest Crop Report from the Ministry of Agriculture, but producers have noted some uneven crop staging which is making fungicide timing difficult. Many producers are applying fungicides to crops given the recent environmental conditions. 

NDP leadership to begin in September, new leader chosen no later than March 29

The NDP's leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh will formally begin in September, with a six-month race to follow according to a rules framework adopted by the party's national council. 

A new leader will be chosen no later than March 29, when the party holds its 2026 convention in Winnipeg.

An entry fee of $100,000 has been set for candidates to show their "organizational and fundraising capacity."

Debates and other leadership events hosted by the party will be streamed online in both official languages, according to the framework. 

Trump threatens 35 per cent tariffs on Canada on Aug. 1 in letter posted online

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports on Aug. 1 in a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media Thursday night, evidently setting a new date for bilateral negotiations between the two countries. 

Canada and the United States had committed to working on a new economic and security agreement with a July 21 deadline for a deal. The boosted tariff pressures call into question progress toward the initial time frame.