Humboldt

SaskPower announces a planned power outage for residents of Annaheim and surrounding rural areas. 

The outage is scheduled from 12:00pm to 3:00pm affecting all customers in The Village of Annaheim and all surrounding rurals from southeast of Lenore Lake.

SaskPower thanks customers for their cooperation.

Manitou Beach is known for its healing waters, and when you combine that with the magic of music to revitalize the spirit, you have a powerful combination.  

What has become one of Saskatchewan’s key music festivals is back to the shores of Little Manitou Lake, bigger and better than ever. The Salt Shaker returns to take the spotlight in the resort community from July 11-13.  

RCMP have arrested Michael Landry

Previous story follows.

Warman RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 39-year-old Michael Landry. 

As of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has reported 68 active wildfires across the province. The agency’s latest update categorizes seven fires as contained, 15 as not contained, 30 as undergoing assessment, and 16 as involving protection of critical values such as communities, infrastructure, or resources. 

As the summer heat intensifies across the region, pet owners are being reminded to take extra care to protect their animals from heat-related illnesses.

High temperatures can become dangerous for pets, especially dogs and cats left outdoors for extended periods.

Animals can overheat faster than humans, and factors like age, breed, and health conditions can increase their risk. 

You can hear the sizzle of burgers and the beautiful strains of pop and folk music in anticipation of the event.  

The Humboldt and District Museum once again invites you to its annual burger sale and outdoor concert on 6th Avenue. Walter Bushman and Brian Grest are back for your noon hour entertainment just outside the Museum. Bushman and Grest got together to play a few years ago, and the duo have made an annual return to the outdoor summer concert,  

Bolt Brain Buster:

What is the name of Wendy’s dog in Peter Pan?

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: Nana

Rainfall across the prairies and even provincially has been quite variable this year.

Some areas have seen some pretty wicked storms bringing heavy rain, high winds and hail.

The Canadian Crop Hail Association says storm activity across the prairies in the last two weeks of June resulted in farmers filing well over 2000 hail claims.

According to the report mid-June thunderstorms dropped pea- to toonie-sized hail across Western Canada.  

Ottawa is expected to miss its 2026 deadline to implement $10-a-day child care services across the country, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives said in a new report published on Wednesday.

The analysis concluded that just six provinces and territories are meeting that fee target now.

David Macdonald, an economist with the centre, said even though fees have dropped significantly everywhere, the federal government is unlikely to meet its self-imposed deadline.

Two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces are among four people arrested and charged on Tuesday for allegedly participating in an anti-government plot to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City area.

Three of the suspects, motivated by "violent extremism," planned to start a militia and "took concrete actions" to facilitate terrorist activity, the RCMP said. Two 24-year-olds and a 25-year-old allegedly took part in military-style training that included shooting, ambush, survival and navigation exercises, using a variety of firearms and high-capacity magazines.