Humboldt

Saskatchewan singer-songwriter Lachlan Neville is making his way back to the area for an evening of entertainment on June 6. Neville will be performing in the Silver Willow Room at Bethany Pioneer Village.  

Neville has been making a name for himself on the folk and country roots circuit performing solo on stages and sought after as a festival performer. He’s played alongside Corb Lund and Colter Wall, and Neville shone in a series of shows with Saskatchewan songstress Ellen Froese this past year.  

Humboldt and area youth have a great opportunity to hook into some great outdoor activities with the members of the Humboldt Wildlife Federation. 

The HWF is offering its third annual Youth Engagement Day at the HWF Education Centre and Gun Range just south of Humboldt on Highway 20. Youth accompanied by a parent or guardian will have the opportunity to enjoy outdoor sports. 
Available to try will be slingshots, pellet guns, .22 rifles, .22 handguns, archery, bean bag toss and of course, and a BBQ for dinner. 

The Humboldt and District Gallery invites the public to a presentation with noted historian Bill Waiser on June 4 at 7:00 pm. The presentation is entitled “We Are All Treaty People,” and Waiser will talk about the 1876 Treaty Six agreement ad what the Crown and Cree expected from the Treaty relationship. 

Local volleyball players will have an opportunity to spruce up their skills this summer under the tutelage of a local volleyball player who is a member of the University of Saskatchewan Men’s Volleyball team.  

Jay Eichorst will be offering weekly sessions alongside his brother Adam at the Humboldt Curling Rink on Tuesday nights from June until August.  

Horizon School Division is set to host two major career exploration events this June at the Humboldt Uniplex, bringing together more than 1,160 students along with educators, trustees, and industry professionals. The events aim to connect students with real-world career pathways through interactive, hands-on learning experiences. 

A strong local voice for Saskatchewan municipalities returned to the national stage this past week as Humboldt city councillor Sarah McInnis was re-elected to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Board of Directors for a one-year term. The re-election took place during the annual FCM conference held in Ottawa, where municipal leaders from across the country gathered to discuss pressing urban issues and shape national policy. 

SaskPower announces a pair of planned power outages for Wednesday, June 4.

The first will take place from 10:00am to 11:00am affecting rural customers west and northwest of Kelvington to Hwy #756.

The second will occur from 10:00am to 1:00pm affecting rural customers north and northeast of Elfros to areas west and southwest of Leslie Beach.

The outages are to provide for system maintenance. SaskPower thanks customers for their cooperation and understanding. 

Saskatchewan's own Wide Mouth Mason is set to electrify Humboldt as part of the Living Skies Music Festival. Known for their blues-infused rock and dynamic live performances, the band will join a lineup that includes Big Wreck, Jade Eagleson, Captain Tractor, Aaron Goodvin, The Johner Brothers and more! The festival, envisioned as a family-friendly celebration, will take place at Centennial Park. Attendees can look forward to two days filled with music, local vendors, diverse food trucks, and a world-class production setup.

Father’s Day is coming up, and we want to help you give Dad the recognition he deserves!

Whether he’s your biggest supporter, your go-to handyman, or the king of dad jokes, we want to hear about him in our Messages for Dad contest!

Send us a message for your dad—something heartfelt, hilarious, or full of gratitude—and you’ll be entered to win a Father’s Day prize he’s sure to love!

We’ll be sharing the messages on air leading up to Father’s Day, so your dad just might hear your tribute live. A few message will be randomly selected to win an awesome gift for Dad!

Bolt Brain Buster:

What was the name of the popular virtual pet toy that became a craze in the late 90s?

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: Tamagotchi