Humboldt

A Saskatchewan farmer from Nokomis is the new Chairperson for the Cereals Canada Board of Directors. 

Brett Halstead operates a mixed farm and serves as a director on the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission, where he was previously the board chair.

Cereals Canada has released its 2023 Annual Report highlighting the organization's work around market access, market support and development and technical achievements. 

CEO Dean Dias says the release of the report is an exciting time because the staff has done some incredible work in support of the cereals value chain. 

He says Cereals Canada is responsible for work relating to wheat, barley, and oats in a number of areas like market access.

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced the full schedule for the 2024-25.  

Opening night for the league will be Friday, September 20 with four games: 

Weyburn vs Yorkton at 7:00 PM in Yorkton 

Kindersley vs Battlefords at 7:30 PM in North Battleford  

Nipawin vs Flin Flon at 7:30 PM in Flin Flon 

Always a great draw to the Summer Sizzler, the comic con, this year rebranded as Boldt Con, provided excitement for collectors, comic fans and cosplayers alike. Jubilee Hall at the Uniplex was abuzz with activity, just a few short steps away from the midway and the other Sizzler attractions.  

It was a perfect Saturday morning for the Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce's Summer Sizzler Parade. Residents lined up on Main Street, 11th Avenue and 16th Street to see floats, new and vintage farm equipment, vehicles, animals and more head down the streets before ending up at the Uniplex grounds for the Canada Day/Summer Sizzler activities. 

Click on the gallery below for the sights of the 2024 Summer Sizzler Parade

Protein Industries Canada is looking for someone to take over its top role. 

Bill Greuel, who has been CEO of the organization since it was created in October of 2018, is leaving. He has accepted the position of Deputy Minister of Agriculture with the Government of Saskatchewan. is last day with Protein Industries Canada will be July 31,2024.

The board will announce the appointment of an interim CEO in the coming weeks while the search for a permanent CEO is underway.

Another fantastic weekend of music and performances is in the books for the Manitou Beach Busking Festival. The resort village was bustling with visitors gypsying from performance location to location on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 

Bolt Brain Buster:

48% of people have lied to their friend about this?

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: being able to help them move

Friday was another busy day for the Midway Co-op as they hosted another great community BBQ.

The LeRoy community recently gathered at the Co-op for a special event aimed at supporting the LeRoy Daycare. The event, which featured a barbecue and the distribution of equity checks, was a resounding success, raising $1,145 for the daycare. The Co-op's support and the community’s involvement highlighted the importance of such fundraisers for local projects.

Canada Day saw the first All Star Games with the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League played at James Korte Field in Muenster. In both the rookies and the senior game, teams were comprised of 2 to 3 players from each of the teams in their respective zones.  

The afternoon opener saw the 18U AAA Rookie all-stars take the field with East Central Red Sox Cade Britz and Pryor Dyck on with the Sask West team. The west squad cruised to an 8-1 over their eastern counterparts.