Humboldt

Canada's annual inflation rate ticked lower in December, thanks in part to Ottawa's temporary GST tax break, but economists still see interest rate cuts on the horizon as potential tariffs loom.

Statistics Canada said Tuesday the annual inflation reading for December came in at 1.8 per cent, down from 1.9 per cent in November. 

The report noted restaurant food purchases and alcohol bought from stores contributed the most to the deceleration — items which were subject to the tax reprieve, along with children's clothes and toys, among others.

Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP are seeking information on a pair of break-ins in Lanigan. 

The incidents occurred on Downing Street and in the 100 block of Hover Street. Both properties sustained damage, and cash was stolen in each case. 

It’s believed the break-ins happened sometime between 10:00 pm on January 7 and 8:00 am on January 8.  

The Humboldt Broncos hope to take care of business this week as they continue their pursuit of a playoff spot.  

After picking up five out of six possible points last week, the Broncos will attempt to grab four points against the Nipawin Hawks and Notre Dame Hounds. 

Even though both teams are below Humboldt in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) standings, the Broncos have faced some trouble with both teams this season. 

There is a special upcoming opportunity for local residents and those from further afield to tour an iconic part of Saskatchewan’s history and culture. The St. Peter’s Parish Vitality Committee invites one and all to a guided tour of St. Peter’s Cathedral on Sunday, January 26 at 2 pm. Father Demetrius, (OSB) Order of St. Benedict will lead attendees through the storied history of the church, including the traditions and background stories attached to Berthold von Imhoff’s paintings that adorn the walls.  

Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc says Donald Trump's suggestion that he will impose sweeping tariffs on Canada on Feb. 1 is "nothing new," and insists Canada has plans ready for several possible scenarios.

LeBlanc and Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly stepped out of a cabinet meeting in Montebello, Que. to deliver a statement to reassure Canadians after the newly installed U.S. president signed a stack of unrelated executive orders Monday evening.

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested his administration could move ahead with with 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on Canadian imports on Feb. 1. 

He delivered the deadline on Monday evening at the White House as he signed a stack of unrelated executive orders. 

"We are thinking in terms of 25 per cent on Mexico and Canada because they are allowing vast number of people, Canada is a very bad abuser also, vast numbers of people to come in and fentanyl to come in," he told reporters Monday night.

Residents of Muenster and area will have the opportunity to gather at a meeting to discuss options revolving around its postal service. A social media post and mailout from the Village of Muenster to residents invited them to a meeting on January 21 at 7 pm in the lounge of the Muenster Curling Rink.  

At the end of 2024, the current retail postal outlet hosts, Eastside Liquidation, indicated that they would not be renewing their contract with Canada Post. The service could be suspended as early as the end of March. 

A wonderful musical Valentine’s Day outing is on the way to Watson with a pair of Saskatchewan performing gems.  

Ellen Froese and Lachlan Neville will be making their way to the Watson Legion Hall on Friday, February 14 for a special show together. The singer-songwriters each took a turn on the stage at the Watson Museum, and they’ve joined forces for a series of shows including the weekend stop in Watson.