18UAAA Red Sox stay perfect at home with a quad of weekend wins

The bats went to work big time this weekend for the East Central 18U AAA Red Sox, both on the road and at home. 

On Saturday, the Red Sox trekked to Yorkton for a pair against the Parkland Expos. Cade Armstrong led the way in Game 1, driving in four runs on a pair of hits on their way to a mercy rule 12-1 win after 5 innings.  

Vintage Club Car Show brings out the classics

The rain taps turned off on Sunday to allow the annual Humboldt Vintage Club Show and Shine to go ahead out at the Humboldt Vintage Club. The windy weather may have deterred a few participants, but once again, the compound behind the main building was filled with classic and modern roadsters and trucks, along with semis and a few other oddities on display. 

Melvin Prickett

In Loving Memory of Melvin Joseph Prickett
October 21, 1932 – June 6, 2025

Melvin Joseph Prickett passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, at Humboldt Hospital, at the age of 92.

Born October 21, 1932, in Wilkie, Saskatchewan, Mel was the beloved son of May and Ferrel Prickett. He got his journeyman mechanics certificate and worked at Scotties Service Station in Saskatoon. He eventually purchased the service station and ran it for a few years before he purchased another service station and ran that till his retirement in 1977.

Winds don't worry walkers for St. Mary's Villa Foundation

Blustery winds didn't put a pause on walkers supporting the Saint Mary's Villa Foundation at its Sunday walk and BBQ. Although the dining was shifted indoors to Saint Mary's Hall, residents and guests all had a chance to gather in that same summertime spirit that's characterized the walk and barbecue in past years. 

Saint Mary's Villa Foundation is working hard to support equipment and furnishings, both for the existing facility and in the hopes that a new facility in Humboldt will be announced soon.

Name That Tune: June 6 2025

Name That Tune was fun on Friday.

Daryl was the first to text in. He chose to play it safe and walk away with the $25.00 gift card. 

It was a good thing as he didn't know the second song.

Listen to our conversation below. 

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

Explore Canada on the affordable See MORE Canada online auction

This summer, adventure-seekers coast-to-coast have a chance to score big savings courtesy of Best Western Hotels & Resorts. The See MORE Canada online auction is currently underway featuring exclusive package deals across Canadian destinations. Bidding closes Wednesday, June 11, 2025, so interested travelers should act fast.

The lack of moisture is becoming more of a concern in Alberta

Plant 2025 is virtually complete in Alberta, other than a few acres in the Peace region.

Manglai a product co-ordinator with the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation put together the latest report, adding there were very few weather interruptions, just a few localized showers.

In terms of crop development, almost all crops are ahead of average. The soil conditions are trending drier, but there's hope that producers could see some significant impact with June rains.

Canada focusing on peace, energy security and new partnerships at G7 meeting: Carney

Canada has unveiled its priorities for the G7 leaders' summit just one week before it gets underway in Alberta as the government defends its decision to invite India to the summit.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's office says Ottawa's top priority for the summit will be strengthening global peace and security, which includes countering foreign interference and transnational crime, as well as improving responses to wildfires.

Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy members to vote on credit union merger

The voting period for the merger of Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy credit unions is now underway. The voting period began yesterday evening at 6:30 following a Special Member's meeting, and will run until Friday, June 13 at 12 p.m.

During the voting period, the approximately 200,000 members of the three credit unions can cast their ballots online or at any of their credit union's branches across the province.