Humboldt

While many may be drawn to the beach for a day of fun in the sun and water, there are some risks associated swimming in a contaminated body of water. Water is frequently tested at beaches across the province to ensure they are safe for people to enjoy throughout the summer. Bodies of water are tested for bacteria and toxins, including E. coli and microcystin toxin, which can be harmful to humans and animals.

Dr. Julie Kryzanowski, deputy chief medical health officer with the Ministry of Health, explained that blue-green algae is naturally occurring in freshwater bodies.

The Water Security Agency (WSA) announce 20 million in funding near Lake Diefenbaker as part of their 10-year Infrastructure Rehabilitation Plan. This funding will allow the agency to continue to provide sustainable and reliable water supply and keep up with increasing demand.

According to the Water Security Agency release the projects are occurring at three different locations, including:

 Gardiner Dam 

One of the jurors hearing evidence in the murder-conspiracy trial surrounding the border blockade at Coutts, Alta., has been dismissed for falling asleep in the courtroom.

Court of King’s Bench Justice David Labrenz told jurors Friday he became aware the female juror was nodding off during testimony in the trial of Anthony Olienick and Chris Carbert.

"The juror had difficulty remaining awake and had been observed on several occasions to have been dozing during the evidence," he told the panel.

Southeast business owner Charmaine Franken is keeping a close eye on the worldwide shortage of extra virgin olive oil. 

Franken is the owner of Lion’s Creek in Moose Jaw, which specializes in olive oil and balsamic vinegar. 

She said Spain is the world’s largest producer of extra virgin olive oil, but in the past two years the country has experienced record droughts, reducing olive oil production by 40 per cent. 

On Thursday, July 4 at approximately 11:50 p.m., Humboldt RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision on 1st Avenue in Watrous. 

Officers responded immediately along with local fire and EMS. Investigation determined a truck collided with a parked semi. The driver and sole occupant of the truck was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. She has been identified as a 32-year-old female from Watrous. Her family has been notified. 

The major shift in the British political landscape after Thursday's election will likely have little impact on Canada's relationship with its ally across the pond, experts say, though it is reviving hope for a possible free-trade deal.

Achim Hurrelmann, a professor of political science at Carleton University, said the two countries have maintained strong ties.

"Even though the (Canadian) Liberal Party and the Conservative Party in the U.K. are of different party families, they have generally work together well on international and trade issues," he said.

With summer well underway, Humboldt celebrated the beginning of the season with Summer Sizzler last week.

Between 4,000-6,000 people took in the events throughout the three days of activities. After a wet start to the midway in Humboldt, the weather cooperated for the final two days.

Along with the midway, Boldt Con was a draw throughout Saturday.

This year's Canada Day festivities were tied up with the event, including speeches from dignitaries followed by cupcakes. 

With the Saskatchewan Roughriders sporting their retro jerseys, it felt like a blast from the past on Thursday night. For the first time since 2013, the Roughriders have opened the regular season with a 4-0 record following a 30-23 win over the Toronto Argonauts. 

Saskatchewan’s defence generated five turnovers, including snagging four interceptions from Argos QB Cameron Dukes.  

A big shout out to Wendy Benz this week's winner for Name That Tune!

She wasn't feeling lucky, so she didn't go double or nothing, but she still walked away with a $50.00 gift card to Humboldt Sobeys!

You could be our next winner listen on Fridays for you chance to play. 

There's plenty of local baseball to catch this weekend. It gets going on Saturday when the East Central AAA 15U Dodgers take on 
the Yorkton Cardinals in a double header at Centennial Park starting at noon. 

We've also got the 18U AAA Red Sox at James Korte Field in a double header with the Parkland Expos. That's noon at James 
Korte Field.

If you're in Watrous this weekend the 18UAA team will take to the field on Saturday at 1:00 against the PA Royals and again on Sunday at noon for a double header with the Weyburn Angels.