Humboldt

UPDATE: The highway has been reopened

There has been a reported accident at the junction of highway 5 and 2 west of Humboldt. 

STARS is on scene as well as other emergency vehicles.

If you are in the area, please slow down and watch for emergency vehicles and workers.

The west bound lane is closed to traffic.

We will update you when we know more. 

The head of the Assembly of First Nations has informed chiefs that a draft deal with Ottawa on child-welfare reforms is worth $47.8 billion, a source who was in the room says — more than double what was initially promised.

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak revealed that number to chiefs and their proxies on Tuesday afternoon, says the source, who was granted anonymity because they were not authorized to share the details publicly.

Several people in Ontario have become sick with listeriosis in an outbreak that triggered a national recall of certain plant-based milks that may have been contaminated with Listeria. 

WHAT IS LISTERIA?

The Listeria bacterium is found in soil, sewage and untreated water. It can also be found in foods such as meat, seafood, fruits, vegetables and dairy products. 

With heat warnings out for the province, including the Humboldt and Watrous regions, medical professionals are reminding everyone to take precautions when it comes to heat-related illnesses.  

Dr. Stanley Enebeli is a Medical Health Officer with the Saskatchewan Health Authority . He noted those who have chronic medical conditions, infants, the elderly, and those who work outdoors are at a greater risk of developing heat illnesses, which can take many different forms.  

On the evening of July 6, 2024, Melfort RCMP received a report of a break and enter in progress at a rural property in the RM of Pleasantdale.

Police responded to the scene but the suspect(s) had already left the area before police arrived. A female suspect was captured on video surveillance and police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying her. 

More summertime excitement is on the way to the Reid Thompson Library with a pair of special events coming up this week. 

On Thursday, July 11, those who have their eyes on the skies will love the visit by the Starman (aka Ron Waldron) to the library. Two presentations include the 15-minute NASA sponsored planetarium show Max Goes to the Moon for children from Grades 1 to 2. Max the astronaut dog helps mankind return to the moon, this time for good. A special virtual planetarium trip to the moon follows.  

There is no question that over the past several years Thursday afternoons are a Participant favorite here at the agency.

In 2019 Executive Director Ray Whitton began a music program that started with Participants playing simple instruments, learning melody and singing karaoke but since our humble beginning has turned into so much more.

It’s a case of “they said – they said” when it comes to jobs in the province and the most recent numbers from StatsCan. It’s all dependent on who is delivering the news – the Sask Party Government or the Opposition NDP. 

Bolt Brain Buster:

This every day item is 50% dirtier than your toilet?

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: makeup brush

The East Central 15U AAA Dodgers lost a high scoring matchup at home, with a 12-10 loss to the Saskatoon Brewers on Monday night. 

Luke Manz and Jaxson Schleper each had a pair of RBIs at the plate. Schleper led all Dodger hitters with three hits at the plate. 

The Dodgers were leading 6-1 heading into the top of the 4th inning before the Brewers scored four runs to cut the deficit to one. The Dodgers added three runs before the Brewers took the lead with five runs in the top of the 7th.