Humboldt

The latest data on average retail prices for groceries, released by Statistics Canada Wednesday morning, show something many already knew – prices have gone up over the past years, and for some items, significantly. The data also shows that here in Saskatchewan, however, the increases appear to be slowing down for many items.

With the weather warming and spring coming to the prairies, producers have been going through calving season with plenty of work for them. 

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Vice-President Chris Procyk says that, from what he's heard, it's been a decent season in the province.

Regina's police chief has been temporarily removed from active duty pending the results of an investigation by the Saskatchewan Public Complaints Commission.

The Regina Board of Police Commissioners says a complaint filed by a community member against Farooq Sheikh is under review. 

Chairperson Yashu Bither didn't provide details but says the commission takes the complaint seriously and has a duty to protect public confidence in the police service during the investigation.

Recruiters say there's been a surge of interest from American doctors considering moving to Canada since the election of U.S. President Donald Trump in November. 

Katrina Philopoulos, physician recruitment director for Nova Scotia Health, says 27 American doctors are in serious negotiations to move, talks that have so far resulted in one person being hired and a second who is expected to move to the province next year.

Leonard Ivor Powell
December 6, 1931 – April 1, 2025

The economy shed 33,000 jobs in March, the biggest loss since January 2022, while the unemployment rate ticked higher, Statistics Canada said Friday.

The agency said the unemployment rate for March rose to 6.7 per cent compared with 6.6 per cent in February.

The hit came amid increased uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs that have threatened economic growth.

The job losses reversed some of the gains made at the end of last year and into January.

The Humboldt Broncos Memorials Committee is providing an update on the two key projects aimed at honouring the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos in advance of the anniversary of the tragic bus crash that occurred on April 6, 2018. 

The attention of artists to elements in their work is often a result of a story as fascinating as the artwork itself. Such is the case with the latest artist presenters at the Humboldt and District Gallery and their respective exhibits. 

The Gallery welcomed Bonnie Conly, who spoke about her display, “An Uncomfortable Mess,” and Cheryl Andrist addressing “Fleeting Beauty,” her contribution. 

Name That Tune was a throwback to the 60's and 70's.

Harley was the first to text in and he played it safe and walked away with a $25.00 gift card to Humboldt Sobeys.

Listen to our conversation below. 

You could be next to play tune in Friday mornings to hear the song of the day.

Following the formal signing of the agreement between the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and Government Trustee Bargaining Committee representatives, work can start in earnest on the student support and classroom complexity issues that formed the foundation for much of the two yearlong labour dispute. The agreement concludes a stretch of the longest labour action conducted in the province’s history by teachers, says a release from the STF.