Humboldt

In a news conference today, Saskatchewan NDP discussed how Premier Scott Moe refused to hold a vote on keeping Saskatchewan in Canada, and now fifteen town halls promoting separatism are scheduled leading up until the end of June. The first one set for this weekend is in Saskatoon, according to the Unified Grassroots leader, Nadine Ness.

Three individuals have been charged following a firearm being discharged on the James Smith Cree Nation this past weekend. 

According to an RCMP investigation, it was determined that the suspects entered a residence sometime between 11:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16 and 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 and were armed with firearms and threatened residents, before discharging a firearm and injuring an adult male, and assaulted other adult occupants. 

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Saskatchewan RCMP's Prince Albert General Investigation Section (GIS) is trying to gather information about a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred early this morning 
on Highway #11 just south of MacDowall.

The preliminary investigation has determined that the male victim had injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. It's believed the incident occurred in the southbound lanes.

Prince Albert's General Investigation Section believe the vehicle was a black Jeep which likely has damage to its front end. 

A spring survey to gauge consumer opinions about food pricing, buying habits and values found affordability the top concern

Whether people throw steaks or hot dogs on the barbecue this summer could reflect how they feel about their food spending.

A new report from the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University found increasing anxiety about food affordability compared to last fall.

Deferred grazing, a practice that involves delaying livestock grazing until after key growing seasons, is a valuable strategy for preserving and enhancing native prairie ecosystems. Unlike continuous or early-season grazing, deferred grazing allows native grasses and forbs the opportunity to complete their life cycles, set seed, and recover from previous disturbances. This approach brings a range of environmental, ecological, and even economic benefits that support both sustainable ranching and grassland conservation. 

Canada needs flexible, farmer-driven standards to guide regenerative agriculture, experts say

With producer and policy interest in regenerative agriculture growing across Canada, policymakers and industry leaders are debating how to standardize the concept without undermining its core principles or grassroots appeal.

Questions around standardization and regulation were front and centre during an April 30 webinar hosted by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

Alberta's latest crop report shows seeding of major crops is significantly ahead of historical averages. Manglai, product coordinator with Alberta Financial Services Corporation, who helps compile the report, says seeding is now at 47 per cent, well above the five-year average of 26 per cent and the ten-year average of 29 per cent.

Breaking down the regional analysis, the South region leads with 76 per cent of seeding completed, followed by the Central region at 51 per cent  the Northeast at 37 per cent, the Northwest at 29 per cent, and the Peace region at 27 per cent.

The Manitoba government has announced a $1 million partnership to enhance veterinary care services in northern and remote communities, which will include mobile spay and neuter services. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostitsyn emphasized that this funding is a step in the right direction to ensure every animal receives timely and compassionate care.

Get set for boot-stomping, hand-clapping entertainment where you could be part of the show.  

It’s a karaoke fundraiser for the Humboldt Community Soup Kitchen. An entry fee of $10 gets you signed up to be part of the evening’s entertainment.  

The event will be held in the Winston Room of the Bella Vista Inn this Saturday, May 31 from 9 pm – 1 am. Refreshments will be served throughout the evening and late night snacks are part of the package.