Four communities in Saskatchewan under evacuation order

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) provided an update on the wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan on Friday. 

There are 64 active wildfires in the province as of 11:00 am, Friday July 4, of those active fires, eight are categorized as contained, 20 are not contained, 25 are ongoing assessment and 11 are listed as protecting values.   

Moo For Meat week two winner

Our Moo for Meat contest is in full swing and all you have to do is listen for our sound of the cow.

If you hear our friendly bovine mooing text us 'meat' for your chance to win! 

Congrats to this week's winner Tracey Sweeney!

You can enter in multiple times, every time you hear to moo, but you can only win once.

Prairie Crop Update : June rains bring some much-needed rain to many areas

June brought its share of thunderstorm activity to the Prairies.

The Canadian Crop Hail Association says mid-June thunderstorms damaged crops across Western Canada, dropping pea- to toonie-sized hail.
 
CCHA member companies are investigating more than 900 claims of crop damage from hailstorms that occurred June 13-20. The majority of the claims were filed in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Farmers have been out evaluating crop damage to determine the impact, as some crops can recover depending on the damage and the stage of the crop.

Red Apple Humboldt grand reopening plus our first Where in the 306!

Red Apple in Humboldt is officially back and better than ever! The doors are open, the shelves are stocked, and the savings are huge as the store celebrates its grand reopening with fresh new style and deals for the whole family.

But that’s not all. There’s even more fun in store with “Where in the 306 is the Bolt FM DJ?” The Bolt FM DJ is on site and you can enter in to win a $250.00 gift card.

Celebrate local, shop smart, and join the excitement at Red Apple Humboldt.

Congrats to our winner Magorlen! 

Long awaited upgrades set to transform Muenster's main roadways

The village of Muenster’s key roadways will see a marked improvement over the summer with the application of a chip sealed surface approved by Village Council. Range Line Road, College Avenue, and Main Street will soon be resurfaced with a double chip seal, providing a more durable and dust-free driving experience. 

Magic, music, and more: Reid Thompson Library unveils jam-packed July lineup

The Reid Thompson Public Library is set to transform into a hub of creativity, learning, and community fun this July with an exciting array of family-friendly programs, including magic workshops, musical performances, STEM activities, therapy animal visits, and the return of a balloon-twisting favorite. 

At the center of the month’s magic is Danny Kazam, who will lead a special Magic Camp for kids, followed by a community-wide performance. 

City Council approves multi-unit dwelling amid discussion

At the recent Humboldt City Council meeting on June 23, a discretionary use application for a multi-unit dwelling on 14th Street was approved, but not without significant discussion. 

Prior to Council’s deliberations, a public hearing was held to address concerns raised by several 14th Street residents regarding the proposed development.