Humboldt

The first group of students of BHP Potash Academy at Carlton Trail College have completed their training and studies.  

On Friday, the graduates were honoured with an event held at BHP’s Discovery Lodge located at the Jansen Potash Mine.  

The Humboldt Broncos swept the weekend preseason home-and-home set with the Warman Wolverines.

On Saturday, the Broncos defeated the Wolverines 6-4. Jacob Strizzi led the way with a hat-trick.

Avery Lowe, Jacob Kulas, and Carson Croteau also scored.

Nick Kotai made 27 saves as he logged in the full 60 minutes in the crease.

Humboldt was 1/5 on the power play.

Warman outshot the Broncos 31-27.

The Broncos got the road win in Warman on Friday night 4-2.

Rylan Hue scored a pair of goals.

On Friday, Prime Minister, Mark Carney, announced a series of new, strategic measures for workers and businesses in those sectors most impacted by U.S. tariffs and trade disruptions including the agriculture sector.

The Prime Minister talked about a new strategy to transform our economy to one that is more resilient to global shocks. 

Not much changed immediately for electric vehicle drivers across Canada after the federal government announced a step back from its EV policy. But many drivers fear infrastructural growth and improved public charging stations will slow in the coming years.

When Julien Kos drove to Moncton earlier this year, his plan heavily relied on charging his vehicle at a mall while getting a quick bite. 

Doctors are calling for restrictions on sports betting ads, saying they are setting youth up for a future of problem gambling.

An editorial published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal on Monday says the ads are everywhere during sports broadcasts and that the legalization of online gambling has made every smartphone a potential betting platform.

Editor Dr. Shannon Charlebois says even though betting sites say they're only for people 19 years of age and older, youth are being inundated with advertising that equates enjoying sports with betting.

As fall approaches and riders head out into Saskatchewan’s countryside, the Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association (SATVA) is urging all ATV enthusiasts to make safety training a priority.

“A certified ATV safety course is one of the best investments any rider can make,” said John Meed, executive director of SATVA. “Whether you're a new rider or a seasoned one, formal training improves your skills, boosts your confidence, and can help prevent serious injuries.”

Saskatchewan is sending a delegation to the United Kingdom next week to promote the province’s role in global nuclear development and strengthen international partnerships.

Crown Investments Corporation Minister Jeremy Harrison will lead the mission to the World Nuclear Symposium, which runs Sept. 1 to 6 in London. The event marks the symposium’s 50th anniversary and brings together industry leaders, governments, and researchers from around the world.

Politicians and hockey stars are mourning the loss of hockey legend and former federal politician Ken Dryden, who passed away Friday at age 78 after a battle with cancer.

Dryden, 78, was a Hall of Fame goaltender who won six Stanley Cups backstopping the Montreal Canadiens as well as minding the cage during Canada's generation-defining victory at the 1972 Summit Series against the Soviet Union.

Air Canada flight attendants have massively rejected the employer's wage offer following a vote on a new contract that ended Saturday.

Flight attendants at Air Canada wrapped up voting at 3 p.m. ET  on the tentative new contract, with 99.1 per cent voting down the airline's wage offer. 

The airline says the wage portion will now be referred to mediation as previously agreed to by both sides.

With fall-like weather hanging around this  week, conditions in the evening are favourable for frost. 

Leslie Cornell, owner of Cornell Design and Landscaping, urges gardeners to act quickly: “Cover your tender vegetables (in the evening and overnight) because there’s still a lot of good growing time. Our ground is warm. We want to protect things that aren’t accustomed to freezing temperatures.”