There was plenty of noteworthy events that transpired throughout the month of April in 2024. Here's a look back at the month of April. 

Futuristic Industries recently celebrated an eventful year full of community engagement, fundraising, and new milestones. As they reflect on their busy 2024, the organization expressed gratitude for the ongoing support from the Humboldt community. 

The year kicked off with a celebration of Futuristic Industries' 50th anniversary, an occasion that set the tone for a series of successful events. Ray Whitton, director of Futuristic Industries, highlighted the support they received from local residents, which helped fuel a series of charitable initiatives.  

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The Saskatchewan Health Authority pleaded guilty to one violation of the province’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulations. The charge stems from an incident in Kelvington when a worker was seriously injured in a fall from a stepladder.  

The plea came in Rose Valley Provincial Court on December 11, 2024.  

2024 will go down as an important year for the St. Mary’s Villa Foundation as the work continues to bring a new long-term care facility to Humboldt. 

Humboldt is becoming widely known for its active and vibrant arts scene, and a good part of that reputation is owing to the efforts of the staff and volunteers with the city’s Cultural Services Department. 

Director Jennifer Fitzpatrick has sent along the following overview of the department's activities in 2024 with an invitation to watch for much more coming in 2025.  

With one of the largest memberships and most active lodges in western Canada, the Muenster Elks met challenges and leaned into helping individuals and organizations throughout the region in their 50th year.  

“We had a fantastic year,” said Exalted Ruler Gord Kiefer.” We celebrated our 50th anniversary as an Elks chapter. We have a tremendous group and we’ve seen great support from Muenster and the area.”  

Conexus Credit Union is warning Saskatchewan residents of a scam where fraudsters are calling and texting Saskatchewan numbers pretending to be Conexus. 

In a release, the organization states that it has become aware of an increase in fraudulent calls and text messages. It also notes that scams mimicking financial institutions increase during the holiday season. 

The Reid Thompson Library has been at odds with an invasive pest throughout the winter months, and the library is getting set to take action. 

Bedbugs are small, wingless insects that prove to be more of a nuisance than a health hazard. Environment, Public Health and Safety with the Government of Saskatchewan states that the tiny creatures are not known to transmit disease, but their bites can cause itching or irritation.  

Teachers in the province are awaiting the decision of the Arbitration Board tasked to come up with the award that forms the basis of a new teachers’ contract.  

A release from the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation states that he binding arbitration hearing between the Teachers’ Bargaining Committee and Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee concluded just after 6 pm on Wednesday, December 18.