Back and forth batting duel produces win for 18UAAA Red Sox over Marlins
A mid game surge by the Sask Five Marlins brought them close to a comeback in last night's matchup against the East Central 18UAAA Red Sox, but the Sox' bats got to work to secure an 11-9 win.
The Red Sox jumped ahead early with a four run first inning. Sluggers Jarret Rude and Jacob Trann both doubled to centre field while Jaxon Schlepper and Pryor Dyck both took single swipe, each one accounting for a run.
Bolt Brain Buster: July 4 2025
Bolt Brain Buster:
Which dessert is known for its layers of sponge cake, fruit, and custard, often topped with whipped cream?
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: trifle
Rangeland Health: Increasers vs Decreasers
With the grazing season underway there are some things producers can look at to help gauge the health of their rangelands. One indicator is the species composition; this includes which species and types of plants you are seeing as well as amount of each species. 3 terms that we often hear when talking about range health are decreaser, increaser, and invader which can be used to describe how plants respond to grazing pressure.
'Uniquely Canadian': Stampede begins with parade led by country star Shania Twain
The Old West will be on full display as thousands clad in tassels, boots and buckles march through city streets today to kick off the Calgary Stampede.
Country superstar Shania Twain will saddle up and lead the parade on horseback before performing Saturday at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Stampede runs until July 13.
The “Man! I Feel Like a Woman” singer, who was raised in Timmins, Ont., last took the stage at the Stampede in 2014.
Herb Kornelsen
Herbert Kornelsen
July 29, 1950 – July 2, 2025
Herbert Jake Kornelsen, was born on July 29, 1950 in Watrous, SK, the son of Mennonite immigrants, Jacob and Gertrude (Klassen) Kornelsen. The family lived in Watrous for the next 10 years and then moved to an acreage on the east edge of town. Herb’s faith in God began in his home and was nurtured as he attended the Bethany Mennonite Church, where he was baptized as a young man. Later Herb, Ruth and their family chose to go to the Philadelphia Church where they still attend.
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency provides up on the wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issued the latest update on the wildfire situation in the province.
As of 11:00 am on Thursday, there were 64 active wildfires. Of those active wildfires, ine are categorized as contained, 19 are not contained, 25 are ongoing assessment and 11 are listed as protecting values.
To date, there have been 329 wildfires in Saskatchewan, which is well above the five-year average of 190.
Watrous RCMP asking public's help in finding owner of missing bicycle
Watrous RCMP are trying to locate the owner of a missing bicycle (pictured above).
On Wednesday, July 2, a citizen turned over a black 18 speed Explorer Rialto bicycle that was found in the area of 5th Avene East in Watrous.
Police conducted checks on the serial number of the bicycle, and it revealed there were no reports of the bicycle being reported stolen or lost.
18U AAA Red Sox split with White Sox in Regina
The East Central Red Sox walked away from Regina with a split in their doubleheader with the White Sox.
In game one, the Red Sox prevailed 13-12, but dropped game two, 15-5.
Regina grabbed a 6-2 advantage after the first two innings, but the Red Sox battled back in the fourth inning, scoring seven runs on seven hits. Jaxon Schleper provided the biggest blow with a triple that knocked in three runs.
McCain Foods looks for new processing potatoes
Company works with the Farming Smarter Association as it searches for options other than the century-old Russet Burbank variety
Russet Burbank has been the go to potato variety for Canadian farmers and consumers.
This year, McCain Foods in Chin, Alta., has entered a corporate partnership with the Farming Smarter Association to explore the viability of other varieties in its food processing plant for farmers to consider.
Farming Smarter is using one of its commercial plots to do a research trial growing four varieties using six treatments.
15U AAA Dodgers unable to rally past Expos
The East Central 15U AAA Dodgers were unable to hang on Wednesday night as they were defeated by the Saskatoon Expos 7-6.
Saskatoon jumped out to a 4-0 advantage through the first four innings, but the Dodgers bats came alive in the fifth inning as they scored six runs highlighted by a grand slam from Everitt Solar.