Humboldt

A special air quality statement has been issued for many areas of the province, including the Humboldt region

Wildfire smoke from both Northern Saskatchewan and Northern Alberta has caused poor air quality and localized reductions in visibility.  

This week has seen significant fluctuations in the commodity markets, particularly in wheat and canola prices. Following the U.S. Memorial Day long weekend, wheat prices dropped sharply on Tuesday, falling by $10 to $15 per tonne.

Farmers have been making good progress in the field; so far 88 per cent of the provincial crop in the ground. 

According to Saskatchewan's weekly crop report seeding is most advanced in the southwest at 95 per cent, followed by the west-central region at 94 per cent, the northwest at 93, the northeast at 92, the east central at 81, and the southeast at 80 per cent seeded.

he Gilbertson Family near Quill Lake were the final winners of the 2025 spring edition of Meal in the Field. Underneath the roasting sunshine, the Gilbertsons were able to celebrate the end of seeding with a delicious meal prepared by the B.V.  

Jocelyn Gilbertson was the one who entered the family into the draw and was the lucky winner for the final meal of the spring.  

It’s the final test run for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Friday as they meet the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the last preseason game. 

Last week, the Blue Bombers prevailed in the battle of field goals 15-9.  

With most of the starters with the green and white playing last week in Winnipeg, Roughriders Head Coach Corey Mace will get a chance to assess the depth of the roster this week.  

The rip roaring two and four wheeled good time that is St. Gregor’s Shake Rattle and Roll is back. The good news is that last year’s inaugural counterpart, Shake Rattle and Race, also makes its return.  

The traditional motorbike run is a fundraising partnership with the Parkinson’s Foundation and the St. Gregor Community Hall. It’s the 12th edition of the Roll and it’s happening Saturday, June 21 with the St. Gregor Community Hall as home base.  

Community members, regional newcomers, and Indigenous elders came together for an enlightening exchange connected to a BC produced documentary chronicling the experiences of both immigrants and Indigenous people in Canada. “Common Territory” looked at narratives of displacement, belonging, and cultural preservation. The film focuses on life within the traditional territories of the Stó:lō peoples, also known as the Fraser Valley, through personal interviews with both Indigenous peoples and newcomers.   

The 18U AAA East Central Red Sox are back at the .500 mark following an 11-1 win over the Sask Five Marlins on Thursday night in Muenster.  

Following a scoreless first inning, the Red Sox rattled off 11 over the next four innings, including four runs in both the 4th and 5th innings.  

Graydn Wilson led the offensive charge at the plate as he ended up with five RBIs, three hits, including a home run. 

Twenty-five years have passed since Humboldt and District Community Services opened its doors to provide support services for those with disabilities. On Thursday night, HDCS began a summer’s worth of 25th anniversary celebrations with a spectacular inclusive dance featuring the astonishing vocals of Colby Nargang, performing live in the St. Augustine Parish Hall. 

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) has released its third Farmers and Food Price Report.

The report shows that while food prices remain high, the share of the food dollar reaching Saskatchewan farmers continues to decline.