Humboldt

The Federal, Provincial, and Territorial Agriculture Ministers are holding their annual conference in Whitehorse.

Manitoba's Agriculture Minister, Ron Kostyshyn, wants to see a discussion around Trade and Market Access.

Kostyshyn says he's very concerned about Voluntary Country of Origin Labelling, and believes this could seriously affect pork  exports to the United States.
 
Manitoba is the largest pig-producing province in Canada, and is the largest exporter of weanlings into the United States.

Bolt Brain Buster:

The rumen, the omasum, and the reticulum are parts of this organ for a cow.

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: The Stomach

Leonard Mueller
May 13, 1936 - July 11, 2024

The intense heat we've been dealing with over the last couple of weeks has resulted in signs of heat stress starting to show up in some crops.

There's a real concern about the potential impact on canola crops at the flowering stage.

Curtis Rempel, vice president of crop production and innovation with the Canola Council of Canada says when the temperatures are in the 30's, it's especially hard on flowering canola plants.

The Humboldt Broncos are proud to announce the hiring of Brayden Klimosko as the next Head Coach and GM, effective immediately.

Klimosko is no stranger to the roots of the community and the organization. Born and raised in Humboldt, his skates hit the ice at the Elgar Petersen Arena as a youngster and eventually played for the Broncos for three full seasons from 2005-2008 winning two SJHL Championships and one National Championship.

The Muenster Cooperative Child Care Center’s 50/50 for Kids fundraiser concluded with remarkable success, raising a total of $5,450. Half of the pot, $2,725, was awarded to the lucky winner, Raelene Rude!

This year marks the 10th Anniversary for Ag in Motion. 

Western Canada's largest outdoor farm show at Langham, Saskatchewan, features over 600 exhibitors and is expected to attract about 32,000 visitors over the three days.

Show Manager Rob O'Connor says Ag in Motion is also attracting a number of international visitors with over 230 guests coming from Australia, Africa, Europe, Mexico and the United States.

He notes what sets this show apart from others is the crop plot trials, live equipment demonstrations, and the always popular ride n drive area.

Last week’s hot and humid conditions gave way to thunderstorms and a subsequent cooling trend in east central Saskatchewan. By the weekend, residents of Humboldt, Watrous, Wadena and surrounding areas can expect a return to skyrocketing temperatures and humidex values.  

Environment Canada weather expert Natalie Hassel says the surface and upper-level ridges that ushered in the early July heat are redeveloping, and that means more hot weather.  

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed July 14 to 20 as Saskatchewan Parks Week, featuring fun, themed activities for visitors in anticipation of Canada's Parks Day on July 20.  

The AAA 18U Red Sox battled to a split this past weekend in Saskatoon. The decisions have the Red Sox at 19-12-1 on the season as they head into the final week of regular season play with teams jockeying for playoff positions.  

On Friday evening, following a wonderful tribute to the late Heath Muggli, Muenster hometowner and longtime baseball umpire and contributor, the Red Sox went to work and manhandled the Saskatoon Cubs with a 20-4 win.