Weekend Update: Wonder of Words returns to Little Manitou Art Gallery begins tomorrow

Manitou Beach’s own literary festival is set to make a return on Friday and Saturday. This year’s edition of Wonder of Words (WOW) sees another great lineup of writers and reading performances, along with some special guests and the always popular evening musical entertainment.  

This year, the host Little Manitou Art Gallery and its owner Sarah McKen have a special start to the event thanks to the support of another Manitou Beach enterprise. 

Rural libraries getting set for Internet speed boost

Nearly 200 public libraries in the province are set to see significant boosts to their in-house Internet speeds. A release from the province outlines the work being done on existing Community Net (CNet) fibre networks, allowing for a minimum speed of 50 megabit per second (Mbps) providing better access and more research tools for library users.  

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Jacob Wassermann named to Canadian Paralympic team

Humboldt's Jacob Wassermann has been named to Team Canada in PR1 men's singles rowing for the upcoming Paralympics in Paris, France.

Wassermann played for the SJHL's Humboldt Broncos and was on the team's bus when it crashed on April 6, 2018. Left paralyzed, he staged a remarkable spirit through his recovery, first taking up competitive wakeboarding and excelling at the sport.

PAMI receives $5 million investment through federal and provincial program

Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI), with head offices in Humboldt, has received $5 million in funding over five years following an announcement on May 14 by federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit.  

ICYM - Sagehill Community Futures invites all to its Scavenger Hunt

Sagehill Community Futures is launching a new initiative designed to highlight their regional business clients in a fun and interactive way. The Community Futures Scavenger Hunt is a fun, easy and interactive way to find out more about regional businesses large and small and discover what each has to offer.  

STF responds to conciliators' report which notes two sides far apart

Saskatchewan teachers are still at an impasse with the Government Trustee Bargaining team following the tabling of the Conciliators’ Panel report.

The report was released on January 8, and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation immediately called a press conference to address the report, continued issues, and the Government’s announcement of a Specialized Support Classroom pilot project. 

STF responds to conciliators' report which notes two sides far apart

Saskatchewan teachers are still at an impasse with the Government Trustee Bargaining team following the tabling of the Conciliators’ Panel report. The report was released on January 8, and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation immediately called a press conference to address the report, continued issues, and the Government’s announcement of a Specialized Support Classroom pilot project. 

The Wild opens up a world of Saskatchewan set mystery

The Wild is a moody, atmospheric film rife with Saskatchewan landscapes and locales. It’s a slow burn in that the opening scenes set a tone and a bundle of circumstances that hooks viewers in and compels them to stay with the characters and the teasing revelations. It’s a little Rod Serling, a little X-Files, wrapped up in some great prairie vistas. 

Former Bronco Ty Smith and partner Kat Kastner cross the Amazing Race Canada finish line in first

Like hundreds of viewers in the Humboldt area and thousands across the country, members of the current Humboldt Broncos were gathered around the TV awaiting the fate of one of their own. Tuesday night was the season finale of the Amazing Race Canada with 2018 Bronco Ty Smith and his partner Kat Kastner in the final three pairs competing for the title.