Watson Streetfest proudly presents The Barrelmen

The Barrelmen, a Saskatoon based quartet of country roots musicians who are pushing the boundaries of a new sound, will hit the stage at this year’s Watson Streetfest on Friday, June 20.  

The talented members of this country outfit have been together for several years and have evolved their sound and stage presentation that would bring envious glances to seasoned Nashville players.  

Saskatchewan Wildfires

Help For Saskatchewan Wildfire Evacuees

Wildfires have been raging across Saskatchewan, forcing many communities to evacuate. The Canadian Red Cross is working in our province to support all of those affected.

How to Help

Donations to the 2025 Saskatchewan Wildfires Appeal will provide:

  • Emergency financial aid for evacuees
  • Ongoing recovery support
  • Help for communities hosting evacuees
  • Preparedness for future disasters

How to Donate

Humboldt Army Cadets celebrate year end achievements at annual ceremonial review

The 572 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (RCACC) of Humboldt, Saskatchewan, recently held their Annual Ceremonial Review (ACR), marking the culmination of a year filled with training, community service, and personal development. The event showcased the cadets' accomplishments and the program's impact on youth in the area.

We could be in for a long, hot, dry summer

Submitted by gvossler on Thu, 06/05/2025 - 16:01

The Weather Network's Summer Forecast is calling for above-normal temperatures for the Prairies.

The southern half of the provinces will experience well-above-normal temperatures due to a heat dome in the U.S.

A heat dome occurs when a high-pressure system traps hot air over a region, causing prolonged periods of extreme heat. 

Meteorologist Rhythm Reet says this means we could see excessive heat for a longer period and more frequent heat waves; it also influences where the storm track will be setting up.

Annual 111 Kilometre Challenge returns, promoting movement and connection worldwide

The annual 111 Kilometre Challenge, spearheaded by Celest Leray-Leicht, is back for another year, encouraging participants of all ages and abilities to move their bodies in support of heart health, connection, and youth wellness through the Northern Lights Movement for Kids. The challenge honours the legacy of Celest and Kurt Leicht’s son, former Bronco Jacob Leicht.  

Historian Bill Waiser elaborates on how We Are All Treaty People

Noted Canadian author and lecturer Bill Waiser addressed a full house at the Humboldt and District Gallery on Wednesday night during a lecture entitled we are all treaty people. Drawing on years of research and his own writings, wiser took the audience through a chronology of early contact with European plain settlers, the Hudson Bay company, and indigenous peoples of the area. 

NDP Leader Carla Beck addresses steel workers following new US tariff rates

American president Donald Trump's newly assigned 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum have caused international reaction, including here in Saskatchewan with the province's own steel industry heavily impacted. Leaders of United Steelworkers gathered in Manitou Beach on Wednesday, June 4 to share information and respond in the latest wave of tariffs, claimed by the American president to be in aid of national security and domestic work protection. 

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