Humboldt

Labour Day is usually recognized as the unofficial switch from summer to fall and in the Canadian Football League (CFL), the Labour Day long weekend signifies a change in the regular season. 

Three of the top rivalries in the league will be showcased this weekend as the playoff race hits another gear.  

Week two of Bolt FM and Discover Humboldt’s Meal in the Field brought an early harvest treat to the Hartl family, who farm near Lake Lenore. 

A delicious meal from the Bella Vista Inn was waiting for the crew as they took a short break from the harvest.  

Those still hanging on to that summer beach feel heading into the opening of September and the long weekend will have one more great event at Manitou Beach. The Manitou Music Fest Rock and Roll Weekend is a multi-venue rock and roll festival that keeps the sweet summer vibes going.  

The final day of the ban on pruning elm trees is coming up. So the long weekend, starting on Monday, September 1 is a great time to add that annual pruning to the yard work list. 

A release from the provincial Environment Ministry states that the ban is in place from April 1 to August 31 each year to help reduce the risk of spreading Dutch Elm Disease (DED), a fungus spread by elm bark beetles that kills elm trees. Fresh cuts from pruning can attract the beetles and spread the disease to healthy trees.   

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency says that the past several weeks have seen a de-escalation of fire activity in the province, but the summer has had a horrific impact on northern residents with thousands displaced from their homes and many others witnessing the destruction of their dwellings. 

Humboldt and District Community Services (HDCS) marked a major milestone this summer as it celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Summer Respite Program—an initiative that has grown from humble beginnings into a cornerstone of support for families and youth in the region. 

A new poll indicates an overwhelming majority of Canadians are in favour of regulating artificial intelligence, and almost half are worried it will contribute to cognitive decline.

The Leger poll found 85 per cent of respondents believe governments should regulate AI tools to ensure ethical and safe use. More than half, 57 per cent, said they strongly agreed with that statement.

"It's very clear Canadians want government involved," said Jennifer McLeod Macey, senior vice-president at Leger.

A new national report on how abuse and maltreatment are handled in sport says "Canadian sport has lost its way" and the federal government must act to better protect athletes across the country. 

The Future of Sport in Canada Commission released its preliminary report Thursday, saying it heard that there are "deeply ingrained" issues across the country, from a culture of silence that has led to abuse and maltreatment to underfunding and a lack of diversity. 

The only ice you will find on this scorching Labour Day long weekend is either inside of a cold drink or at the hockey rink. 

That’s definitely the case in the province, as the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season gets underway with training camps beginning on the weekend including here in Humboldt.  

The Humboldt Broncos will begin their preparations for the upcoming season on Friday with fall camp. 

A hot week across Saskatchewan with some thunderstorms and strong winds that produced hail to some regions.  

Some areas of the province are fully underway with harvest, while rainfall and humidity have stalled operations in other sections.  

Harvest progress continues to lag behind the five and 10-year averages with 12 per cent of the crop off according to the Ministry of Agriculture’s Crop Report.