Humboldt

A British Columbia community's "out-of-the-box" plan to ease its family doctor shortage by hiring physicians as city employees is sparking interest from across Canada, says Colwood Mayor Doug Kobayashi.

The mayor said the community has hired its first family doctor for a city-operated medical clinic, and the Victoria-area city is looking to hire seven more under the first-in-Canada pilot project.

The family doctors will be paid as community employees, receiving full medical benefits, vacation and a pension, he said.

An "overheated" immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada's decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said, as he reflected on the changes in his department in a year-end interview.

The system, he said, needed some discipline to get the country back on track.

The following Christmas greeting was provided by Sask NDP leader Carla Beck

I want to wish you and your family a merry Christmas and a happy new year from everyone here at the Saskatchewan NDP Caucus.

No matter how you celebrate this holiday season, I hope you get to spend time with your loved ones and close friends as 2024 comes to an end. 

Like many of you, this is my favourite time of the year.

What makes it special to me are the traditions we build and look forward to every year.

For our family, we’ll be heading back home to Lang. 

The following was the Christmas greeting provided by Premier Scott Moe. 

Faith... Hope... Love!

In a world that seems ever more chaotic, these are the things that we should seek... first in ourselves... and in others.

Faith in the people around us... faith that the people we encounter are fundamentally good. 

I know we are all so very busy this holiday season...

But let us all take a minute... and pause to see the good in those that we meet.

The following Christmas greeting was provided by outgoing Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty.

Hello! Bonjour! Tansi! Happy Holidays!

This season of celebration and goodwill is also a time for reflection. As the festive season arrives, 2024 is on its way out, and it has been an eventful year.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is once again holding its 29th annual Green Gifts program for the nature-lover on your Christmas shopping list. 

If you are searching for a gift for an outdoor enthusiast, the program allows people to “adopt” wildlife or natural landscapes from across Canada—and you can do it in someone’s name as a Christmas gift. 

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) is not only a vital steppingstone for aspiring players aiming to make it to the next level, but also an important development ground for the coaches. 

Humboldt Broncos Assistant Coach Carter Hansen recently had a chance to pad his resume and add some coaching experience, serving as the Video Coach for the Canada West team at the World Junior ‘A’ Challenge in Camrose, Alberta.  

Long Lake Hockey League 

Friday, December 20 

Wynyard Monarchs @ Drake Canucks 8:00 

Leroy Braves @ Foam Lake Flyers 8:30 

Saturday, December 21 

Drake Canucks @ Wynyard Monarchs 7:00 

Saskatoon RCMP is at the scene of a serious collision on Highway #5 west of Meacham.

All lanes are currently closed. Detours will be set up but motorists should expect delays.

Please slow down as you approach the collision area, as first responders report icy road conditions and blowing snow.

Further updates will be provided when possible. For updates on the road closure, visit the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline map at: http://hotline.gov.sk.ca/map.html.

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.