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As the back-to-school season approaches, Discover Humboldt and 107.5 Bolt FM are partnering with the Alliance Church to help families with their back-to-school supply needs. We are calling on the community to step up for students with the Pack a Backpack campaign.

The championship podium had a southern feel at the Saskatchewan Amateur Golf Championships at the Humboldt Golf Club (HGC).  

Corey Bailey of Swift Current claimed the 2025 Men’s Mid-Amateur Championship. 

Bailey opened with an 8-under 64, followed by a 1-under 71 before shooting a 2-over 74 in the final round to claim the championship. 

The ongoing fire situation in Manitoba, resulted in the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Agriculture Ministers meeting virtually last week.

They discussed a number of issues, from the weather impacts to international trade, improving interprovincial trade opportunities, and enhancements to AgriStability.

For the 2025 program year only, they agreed to increase the AgriStability compensation rate from 80 per cent to 90 per cent and increased the maximum payment limit from $3 million to $6 million. 

The stretch south of the number 16 highway near Allan was the track for another tornado sighting this weekend as some turbulent weather rolled through Saskatchewan. Eyewitnesses and storm trackers caught sight of a funnel cloud that seemed to have touched down near the community southwest of Humboldt.  

There was a long-time reunion atmosphere on Saturday, July 19 in the tiny community of Burr as over a hundred area residents, current and former, came to celebrate school days of yesteryear.  

People who were in Regina last week at a couple specific sites may face an increased risk of contracting measles, cautions the Saskatchewan Health Authority with a public alert following a confirmed measles case.  

Those in attendance at the following locations are advised to monitor for measles symptoms for up to 22 days after exposure.  

• Dad’s Organic Market (425 Victoria Avenue East, Regina): Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  

There’s more summertime barbecue fun close on the horizon. 

Futuristic Industries is hosting its annual BBQ on Thursday, July 24 from 11:00 am to 2 pm at the Futuristic Industries complex, 629 2nd Street.  

“We will be serving smokies on a bun, alongside a pie and bake sale table,” says Leanne Niebrugge, community coordinator at Futuristic Industries. “We also have a raffle that we will hold during this time.” 

Update July 18, Zachary Gerard has been located safe

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On July 18, 2025, Melfort RCMP received a report of a missing 19-year-old male, Zachary Gerard.

Zachary was last seen on July 9 at approximately 3:45 a.m. at a residence on Kennedy Drive in Melfort, SK.

Zachary is described as:

Bolt Brain Buster:

What Looney Tunes character is based on a real-world marsupial?

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: Taz (tasmanian devil)

Tariffs and trade are top of the agenda as the country's premiers arrive in Ontario's cottage country for a three-day meeting that comes at a pivotal time for both Canada-U.S. and domestic relations.

The premiers' summer gathering in Muskoka will also feature a Tuesday meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney, as trade talks with the United States are expected to intensify.