Humboldt

With the summer solstice upon us, another sure sign of the sunny season is the return of the Manitou Beach Busking Festival set to kick off on Thursday, June 26 and run through Saturday, June 28. 

The Busking Festival is an entertainment package unlike any other Saskatchewan summertime festival because the resort village itself becomes the festival grounds and businesses and outdoor public venues become the stage. 

Parts of eastern Saskatchewan endured a wild night of weather on Thursday night, including a series of tornadoes that touched down from southeast to central Saskatchewan. Fortunately, no significant damage or injuries were reported as of Friday morning, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.  

Eric Dykes, meteorologist with the agency, confirmed that multiple tornadoes were observed during a fast-moving system that began in the southeast of the province and developed further to the northeast through the evening. 

It has been an eventful year both on and off the ice for the Humboldt Broncos over the last year. A coaching change created a busy summer as Scott Barney stepped down as Head Coach in June to accept the Head Coach/GM job with the Sudbury Wolves of the Onario Hockey League. Brayden Klimosko eventually became the team’s new head coach in July.  

On the ice, the season was shorter than what everyone would want, following an exit in the opening round of the playoffs. 

It will be a second straight trip to Ontario for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. 

Following last week’s win in Hamilton, the Roughriders will head to the “Big Smoke” to meet the Toronto Argonauts.  

After plenty of movement on their roster through the first two weeks, the green and white will only be making two changes to their lineup this week. 

The Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission (SHRC) held a public education and engagement session this week in Humboldt, highlighting the province’s changing demographics and how these shifts are influencing human rights concerns and systemic policy development. 

Melfort RCMP needs assistance regarding a break and enter in a rural area.  

On June 18, 2025, the Melfort RCMP received a report of a break and enter that occurred to a seasonal cabin in the RM of Kinistino.  

A male and female entered the property and stole some items from the building. The suspects were driving a white Jeep SUV that appeared to have a Saskatchewan licence plate on it.  

Bolt Brain Buster:

What is the name of the largest coral reef system in the world?

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: The Great Barrier Reef

Police and parks officials say one person was killed and three were injured in a rockfall at a remote hiking trail in Banff National Park.

They say the search continues to confirm no other hikers are missing following the early afternoon tragedy at Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise.

One person had been found dead and the extent of the injuries to the other three is unknown.

Two of the three injured were taken to a Calgary hospital by STARS air ambulance and the third went to hospital by ground ambulance.

Update: The weather alert has ended.

Environment Canada meteorologists are tracking a severe thunderstorm that is possibly producing a tornado.

Damaging winds, large hail and locally intense rainfall are also possible.

The possible tornado is near Allan and is tracking to the east at 30 km/h. This is a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) provided the latest wildfire update in the province.  

There are 19 active wildfires in the province, with four categorized as contained, four are not contained, eight are ongoing assessment, and three are listed as protecting values.   

So far this year, there have been 265 wildfires in Saskatchewan, well above the five-year average of 158.