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The Opposition New Democrats are weighing in on the breakdown in talks between the province’s teacher negotiators and the Government-Trustee bargaining team.  

Yesterday, Official Opposition Education Critic Matt Love responded to the Sask. Party government’s failure to secure a fair deal for Saskatchewan teachers, resulting in an impasse with the potential for future job action.   

Carlton Trail College celebrated 50 years of service alongside their annual student awards presentation at a special celebratory event held in Humboldt, SK on December 7, 2023. $79,900 in scholarships were distributed to 43 students in Carlton Trail College’s post-secondary programs of 12 weeks or longer.

In support of Carlton Trail College’s scholarship fund, two special announcements were also made on December 7, acknowledging the financial commitment of two of the College’s partners.

Humboldt Collegiate Institute and the HIT16 planning committee are preparing for a full weekend of basketball, starting on Thursday, December 14. 

Coaches, players, officials, evaluators, post-secondary representatives, and spectators are all invited to attend the games. 

The Humboldt Early Years Family Resource Centre (HEYFRC) was thrilled to launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library on Tuesday with a reading of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, family literacy activities, and recognition of sponsors.  

Traffic check stops during Canada’s safe driving week, held from December 1-7 were a reminder that there is work to be done in making roadways safer. Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) consisting of municipal police forces and RCMP deployed check stops throughout the province. 

The bean-green not so meany and his pals checked into the Elizabeth for the afternoon on Sunday for the meet and greet.  

Dozens of kids and families lined up for a picture with the Grinch and a chance to meet Cindy Lou Who and long-suffering canine sidekick Max at the event. The Grinch was in fine form, and despite the gruff exterior, Grinchy welcomed everyone with a heart that grew several sizes with each child’s visit.  

Carrot River RCMP faced tense situation in apprehending a would-be fuel thief in Arborfield.

On December 7, 2023, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Carrot River RCMP received a call and responded to the incident. 

The Humboldt Broncos bench cleared just 32 seconds into Saturday night's matchup against the Melville Millionaires at the EPA.  

That's because a couple hundred teddy bears hit the ice following the opening goal in the Teddy Bear toss. Broncos help gather up the fuzzy bruins all bound for homes thanks to the Humboldt Community Soup Kitchen.  

That early goal, courtesy of Spencer Bell, was the opener on the way to a 5-3 victory for the Broncos. 

You have a great chance to catch Saskatchewan Junior Female Hockey League action right in our own back yard. The Western Prairie Klippers, featuring the home grown talents of St. Brieux’s Bridgette Vedress and Humboldt’s Kiana Leicht, will take on the 18UAAA Northeast Aces in St. Brieux on December 10. Puck drop is at 3:00 pm at the St. Brieux Arena. 

The City of Humboldt’s proposed 2024 City Budget was presented to City Council in a Special Meeting of Council held on Monday, December 4, 2023.  Mayor Behiel led Council and Administration through all budget cost centres, as well as nine capital projects for 2024 and seven capital projects for 2025. Following discussion on each topic, Council endorsed the budget proposed by Administration, albeit opposing one request from Administration.