Humboldt

Wildfire evacuees continued to make their way home in some Manitoba communities Tuesday, but there were hurdles.

Tataskweyak Cree Nation lifted its evacuation order Monday evening, then told the community's 2,400 residents Tuesday morning the return was being delayed due to problems with the water system.

"Water tests came back (with) high aluminum. The pipes and reservoir will need to be cleaned and samples taken after the cleaning," said a message posted on the chief and council's Facebook page.

The town of Nokomis is rallying to upgrade critical health infrastructure with a fundraising campaign aimed at replacing the aging analog X-ray system at the Nokomis Health Centre. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Nokomis Health Centre Foundation and the Nokomis and Area Community Health Council. 

Short line rail infrastructure in Saskatchewan will see an increased investment for the upcoming year.  

Highways Minister David Marit announced the allocations of $1 million in short line rail infrastructure investments, an increase of $470,000 or 88 per cent from last year’s budget. The Saskatchewan Government is because of the key role rail transportation plays supporting Saskatchewan's export-based economy. 

With an eye towards the development of the city, Humboldt’s City Council are looking into closing a municipal street.  

At last Monday’s special City Council meeting, the City of Humboldt introduced a new bylaw that would see the closure of 10th Street that would be north and south of 14th Ave in the city’s northern section. 

The Saskatchewan RCMP says they have seen an 81 per cent increase in fraud reports in the last decade.

In a news release the RCMP say their crime analysts compiled the statistics which point to a 200 per cent increase in fraud greater than $5,000 and a 335 per cent increase in fraud related to theft, forgery and misuse of credit card, all between 2014 to 2024.

Sergeant Lorna Dornstauder with the Saskatoon Provincial General Investigation Section says, “The internet gives everyone instant access to information – including fraudsters who use it for financial gain.”

Warman RCMP are attempting to locate the owners of items that were seized during an investigation that happened in December of 2023.  

Drug paraphernalia and some unique collectables were discovered by the Warman RCMP during the investigation. 

In Loving Memory of
Ken Burg

Age: 
80 Years

Of:
Spalding, SK

Passed Away:
Monday, June 9, 2025

Graveside Service
Saturday, July 19, 2025   1:00 p.m.
Dovre Lutheran Cemetery
Spalding, SK

Celebration of Life: Come & Go Tea
Saturday, July 19, 2025   2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Spalding Community Hall
Spalding, SK

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects, and Strategic Field Program (SFP) benefit from Federal-Provincial Sustainable CAP funding.

Farmers benefit from the practical, short-term research projects conducted through the ADOPT, which they can then use on their own operation.

For the 2024-25 fiscal year, more than $1.4 million was invested in six SFP and 32 ADOPT projects.

Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined $4.3 billion in new support for Ukraine's defence as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister's Office said that sum includes $2 billion for weapons like drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles — funding that Canada will count toward its NATO defence spending target.

Canada is also lending Ukraine $2.3 billion to help the embattled country rebuild its infrastructure.

The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate

The Bloc Quebecois wasted no time returning a sometimes contentious topic to the parliamentary agenda, introducing a bill to protect supply management just days after the first session of the new government began.