Humboldt

Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison today announced $3.4 million over four years to support the development of two new facilities at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) which includes the Omics Resource Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) and Beef Reprotech facilities at the Livestock and Forage Centre of Excellence (LFCE).

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A Statistics Canada reports says Canadians are spending less time with friends than ever, with the decline sharpest among the working-age demographic.

The data released Tuesday show that in 2022, only 19.3 per cent of Canadians saw friends on an average day, down from 47.9 per cent in 1986.

The questions to those in the survey asks if they were with a friend or family member in person, separate from communicating using technology such as phone, email, or social media.

Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful performance hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., say some world leaders and foreign policy experts commenting on his perceived pragmatism and savviness.

Fen Osler Hampson, international affairs professor at Carleton University, said Carney guided the G7 "through the diplomatic Rockies," navigating "shifting weather" on the global front and avoiding "avalanches and treacherous cliffs."

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.