Humboldt

Saskatchewan RCMP made an arrest on Monday in connection to a series of hay bale and grass fires that occurred in the Unity/Macklin RCMP area. 

Cpl. Christopher Neufeld of Unity RCMP says they responded to over 15 reports of deliberately set hay bale and grass fires within the last month.

Unity RCMP and the Macklin Fire Department responded and worked together on the investigation.

Evidence and surveillance video from a bale fire resulted in the arrest of 25-year-old Logan Sieben from Macklin on Monday.

Saskatchewan’s Distance Learning Centre continues to expand course offerings to students in a wide range of interests and work outcomes. Sask DLC and Tourism Saskatchewan are signing an agreement to provide courses to allow students to learn about the tourism industry.  

Part of the course content will deal with customer service, event organization and community engagement, says a release from the Government of Saskatchewan.  

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has written to the leader of the New Democrats, urging him to force an election this fall.

Poilievre's letter to Jagmeet Singh says the NDP does not have a mandate from voters to keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power for another year.

He's urging Singh to vote non-confidence in the government when the House of Commons resumes in September.

The NDP entered a supply and confidence deal with the Liberals in 2022, agreeing to keep the minority government in power until 2025 in exchange for movement on key priorities.

Humboldt City Council mulled over an idea sent in by a resident to honour high profile national, international and Olympic athletes who come from the community. 

At its regular meeting this past Monday, Humboldt City Council read a letter suggesting that the city could consider signage or a display honouring the four Humboldt athletes who have achieved their dream of reaching the Olympics. 

Saskatchewan's two largest school divisions say they’ve addressed concerns from teachers and are enforcing the province’s pronoun law as children head back to classrooms next week.

Jason Coleman, superintendent of student achievement at Regina Public Schools, says students under 16 who want to change their names or pronouns in school are required to have parental consent. Those older can do so without.

Some parents have said no, said Coleman. When that happens, the division works with students on getting them to a place where they can communicate with their families.

With childcare a big need in the community, another option will soon be added in Humboldt. 

On Wednesday, the Prairie Roots Early Learning Centre held their grand opening which included a ribbon cutting ceremony, a fundraising BBQ, and a chance for some children to get a firsthand look at some of the toys and activities that will be offered. 

Two closely related businesses are celebrating decades of longevity, attributing a large part of their success to their ability to adapt, change, and always find the best way to serve their growing clientele.

June Bartel owns J&K Petals & Paints. Her daughter Karen Newberry owns KMN Bombshell Beauty Studio. And together their commitment to customer service with kindness has served them well as they serve the community from their location inside the Carlton Trail Mall in Lanigan.

Get set for a closure of a stretch of the Yellowhead Highway following the long weekend. 

The Trans-Canada Yellowhead Highway 16 west of Jansen will be closed from Tuesday, Sept. 3 to Friday, Sept 6, pending weather. 

The temporary closure is needed to accommodate installation of a rail crossing to support the BHP Jansen potash project. Traffic will be rerouted at the turnoff to the Jansen mine site, east/west along the paved access to the mine and along Highway 6. 

There is no evidence that indicates the federal Conservatives were behind a bot network on social media that praised a Pierre Poilievre rally, a new study has found. 

The Canadian Digital Media Research Network launched an investigation after hundreds of X accounts posted about the Conservative leader's July rally in Kirkland Lake, Ont., all using the same language with phrases like "buzzing with energy" and "as a northern Ontarian."

The Wynyard Bears football team have begun their quest for a six-man provincial championship. 

Last Thursday, the team started practices leading up to their first game.  

Head Coach Ryan Peterson has been pleased with the early efforts from his squad.