Humboldt

A brother and sister are dead and several others, including a Mountie, injured after a mass stabbing Thursday on a Manitoba First Nation.

Police say the woman, 18, was among those stabbed by her brother, 26-year-old Tyrone Simard, in the early morning attack on the Hollow Water First Nation northeast of Winnipeg.

The puck has dropped on the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season for the Humboldt Broncos 

Last weekend, the Broncos hit the ice for the first time as a squad as they took part in their annual fall camp.  

In the final scrimmage, Team Green came from behind to win the 2025 Elgar Petersen Cup, defeating Team Gold 4-3.  

A Canadian delegation is flying off to Asia this Saturday for a week of relationship building and trade engagement. 

Premier Scott Moe, his export minister Warren Kaeding, and Prime Minister Carney’s parliamentary secretary Kody Blois will speak with government officials and industry stakeholders in South Korea, Japan, and most importantly, China. 

Last month, China imposed a 75.8 per cent tariff on canola seed, which came on top of the Chinese tariffs already implemented on canola oil, meal, seafood, peas and pork.  

The Conservative Party is calling for an end to the Temporary Foreign Workers program; in its place, they are calling for a single program for the agriculture sector.

Leader Pierre Poilievre quoting the latest employment stats from July, points out we now have 14.6  per cent unemployment rate and 1.6 million Canadians unemployed.

He says the principle behind ending the program is very simple. "Canadian jobs for Canadian Workers"

Even though mother nature didn’t cooperate, the final edition of the Humboldt & District Museum’s BBQ and Concert series went ahead on Thursday. 

Originally scheduled for outside, but due to heavy winds, the event was moved indoors.  

Inside, people still enjoyed the highlights of the summer event, delicious burgers and wonderful music. 

RCMP say two people, including a suspect, are dead after a mass stabbing at Hollow Water First Nation in Manitoba.

They say at least six people are in hospital after the attack this morning in the community 200 kilometres northeast of Winnipeg.

Health officials say two victims were airlifted to Winnipeg, while others were taken by ground ambulance.

RCMP describe the attack as a "senseless act of violence."

As the 2025-26 academic year gets underway, Carlton Trail College is welcoming students back to its campuses with a renewed focus on innovation, accessibility, and student support. 

Local artisans continue to keep crafting and cooking traditions alive in an era where consumers can pick up most anything their hearts desire. Practitioners of traditional arts keep their passions alive by passing them on to new generations. 

The Humboldt and District Museum is playing an important part in preserving those traditions by hosting Heritage Skills Revival Day at the Museum on Saturday, September 6 from 1:30 – 4:00 pm. 

Saskatchewan workers will get a bit of a boost, and their employers will gain more clarity as new legislation governing the workplace is enacted in the province in the coming year. The Saskatchewan Employment Act will see amendments come into effect on January 1, 2026.   

Some of the amendments draw clear lines around employee rights and benefits while others provide flexibility and clearer communication for both parties, which hopefully leads to fewer workplace conflicts. 

There’s a fresh energy around the Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) football program this fall as the Mohawks prepare to launch into their 2025 campaign on Thursday.

With a younger roster and a competitive mindset already in place, Head Coach Eric Anderson is confident his team is ready to make some noise this season.

“This is the best attendance we’ve had at practice in a while,” said Anderson. “Everyone’s been showing up. No one’s missing. That’s a great sign early on.”