Humboldt

Name That Tune was a great time this morning and JoAnne Spence was our lucky contestant. 

She got the first song correct which was Cotton Eye Joe. She chose to play it safe and walk away with the $25.00 gift card.

You could be next to play tune in Friday mornings to hear the song of the day.

Another sure sign of the Christmas season rolling around is the upcoming Hometown Christmas Market at the Humboldt Legion Hall. The event is a shoppers’ staple with the best in local crafts and artistry from creators in and around Humboldt. The event is on November 23 and 24.  

The Market serves as a major fundraiser for the Legion and is important to ensure the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the facility. 

The Canadian music scene has evolved its share of supergroups, revered artists of star caliber who come together and share in the delight of each other's song craft. The vaunted Lunch at Allen's featuring 70s icons Murray McLaughlin, Ian Thomas, Marc Jordan and Cindy Church. Nineties power pop moguls the Trans Canada Highwaymen with the talents of key members from Sloan, The Pursuit of Happiness, Barenaked ladies, and The Odds. 

WESK stands for Women Entrepreneurs in Saskatchewan, and the organization is getting set to host a WESK Connect event in Watson on November 28 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. It takes place at 106 Highway 6 south in Watson, a large grey building. The meet and greet event involves a panel discussion and networking among regional women business leaders and those who are considering an entrepreneurial entry.  

An important, frank and startling presentation on cyber safety and the perils of too much online time for kids is coming to Humboldt.  

Laura Lawrence, speaker dedicated to youth mental health and wellness, returns to the area to spread information about Online Harms and Cyber Safety. The presentation is free for the community on December 3, 6:30 pm at Jubilee Hall in the Humboldt Uniplex.  

A senior official says the Canadian government is not aware of any evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to alleged criminal activity perpetrated by Indian agents on Canadian soil.

The sidewalks were cleared, the roads were ready, and the weather cooperated on Thursday night for a fantastic Moonlight Madness and Santa Claus Parade experience. Hundreds of shoppers and sightseers lined Main Street and 9th Avenue for the parade.  

Meta is refusing to publicly disclose information that could determine whether it is subject to the Online News Act despite blocking news from its platforms.

A celebration that has spanned nearly a century will continue in Watson.  

The 93rd Annual Santa Claus Day is set for December 6 &7, with plenty of activities throughout the two days.  

Roxanne Bagnall, the Chair of the Santa Claus Day committee says there are plenty of activities for the entire family.  

2024 will go down as the year of canola disease.

That is according to Curtis Rempel, Vice President of Crop Production and Innovation with the Canola Council of Canada. Rempel says diseases were primarily root and lower stem. He notes this was partially due to the wet and cool conditions felt in large parts of the Prairies.

"For a lot of stubble-borne fungi, which are primarily disease-causing organisms, they are all fungal-related," explains Rempel. "The cool, damp conditions really allow the fungus to take off."