Humboldt

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says the province is working on a plan that would help keep steelworkers employed in response to U.S. tariffs.

Moe didn't offer details on the plan Wednesday but told reporters the province would use the "strength of Saskatchewan's economy" to provide support.

"You will see what that may or may not mean in the days ahead," Moe said in Saskatoon. 

The Bank of Canada lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point on Wednesday as the tariff battle with the United States starts to weigh on the Canadian economy.

The policy rate stands at 2.75 per cent after the central bank’s seventh consecutive rate cut.

The move was widely expected by economists.

Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem said in prepared remarks Wednesday that signs of stability in inflation and momentum in the Canadian economy driven by previous rate cuts are at risk amid the trade war with the U.S.

The Humboldt Broncos lost control in their pursuit of sixth place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) standings, as they were defeated by the Weyburn Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday night. 

After a scoreless first period, Rylan Hue opened the scoring for Humboldt, as the Broncos had a slim 1-0 going into the final period.  

There is one last chance to dip the lines in the lake for big cash prizes this winter with the Lucien Lake Regional Park Ice Fishing Tournament. The tourney is set to go on Saturday, March 15 from 12:30 – 4:00 pm. Registration takes place no later than 12:00 pm on tournament day at the Middle Lake Multiplex. 

There are new events up and coming for the crafting crew at the Humboldt and District Musuem and Gallery. 

First up on the creative current is a Floral Embroidery Workshop with Bernice Keller on Saturday March 8 from 1:30 to 4:30 at the Humboldt Museum. It’s a great gathering for people who have wanted to embroider but didn’t know how to get started.  

In this introductory workshop, Bernice will teach the basics of the satin stitch, lazy daisy, woven wheel and French knot. 

The Saskatchewan Trappers Association (STA) will host its much-anticipated annual convention this weekend, bringing together industry professionals, enthusiasts, and the public for a jam-packed event in Humboldt. The convention will take place from Friday, March 14th, with a wide range of activities designed to educate, entertain, and celebrate the art of trapping. 

With the spring season nearly underway in the southeast, there's a bit of green likely to pop up soon, though some of that will present a big issue for farms. Absinthe Wormwood is one of the big problems prairie farmers will be facing with the upcoming season, both for livestock and haying operations.

Range Management Extension Specialist with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, Luke Jorgenson, explains some of the characteristics of the weed.

The provincial budget in Saskatchewan will be delivered on Wednesday, March 19. 

But on Tuesday, during the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, the provincial government announced one aspect of the budget, with the details of the Municipal Revenue Sharing (MRS).  

Communities in the province will receive a record MRS, with $361.8 million, an increase of $21.5 million or 6.3 per cent from last year. 

On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) Convention began with an announcement from the Saskatchewan government about dealing with derelict buildings. 

The Saskatchewan Government announced that it will be developing a pilot framework allowing participating municipalities to work with volunteer fire departments to safely dispose of problem, municipal-owned structures for fire fighter training exercises. 

During Monday’s City Council Executive meeting, the monthly report for Protective Services was reported by Director Mike Kwasnica.  

In February, the Fire Department responded to six incidents within the city, including a pair of fire alarm responses.  

As well, they Fire Department attended four incidents in the area, including a vehicle fire, a structural fire, a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision and a single vehicle rollover.