Cradled by community - a time to give back

In the summer of 2024, Discover Humboldt brought readers the story of the Crawley family and courageous Emma’s courageous health battle brought on by complications with her liver.  

The Crawleys migrated to Edmonton for medical care while Emma was tended to at the Stollery Children’s Hospital. Emma awaited a liver donor, and as her condition fluctuated, the on-again off-again surgery hung over the family like a cloud.  

Roaring with Pride: Lions Club of Wakaw celebrates 75 Years serving the community

 

The Lions Club of Wakaw will soon commemorate its 75th anniversary — a distinguished diamond milestone that honors three-quarters of a century dedicated to service, leadership, and community building. 

On Saturday May 3, the Lions Club in Wakaw will be recognizing the occasion with an event that invites the entire community to celebrate the important milestone.  

Slate of candidates set for federal election

The countdown is on toward this year’s federal election called for April 28. 

As of April 9, the slate of candidates has been finalized. Discover Humboldt will be monitoring activities in three ridings: Carlton Trail – Eagle Creek which includes Humboldt, Yorkton – Melville with its western border at Highway 6 including Watson, and Moose Jaw – Lake Centre – Lanigan which includes Lanigan, Watrous and areas south. 

Carney pitches crime policy, tougher laws on harassment at places of worship

Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Thursday he would pass tougher laws to stop people from being harassed at their places of worship, part of a suite of crime and justice measures he unveiled at a campaign stop in southern Ontario.

The promise comes after more than a year of reports of rising hate targeting Jews and Muslims in Canada following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel in 2023, and the war in Gaza.

Hodson takes the helm as Chair of Manitoba Crop Alliance

The Manitoba Crop Alliance has a new leader at the helm as Jonathan Hodson recently stepped into the role of board chair. Farming near Lenore in western Manitoba, Hodson brings years of experience to the position and a deep understanding of the organization, having been involved since its formation five years ago. 

Hodson has served in various roles over the years, including most recently as vice-chair. Before the formation of the MCA, he was a director with the Manitoba Corn Growers Association, one of the organizations that merged to form the alliance. 

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