Wadena RCMP investigating incident involving a stolen truck

Wadena RCMP are trying to track down individuals that are responsible for stealing a truck in the area. 

On Tuesday (April 29), the RM of Insinger building was broken into.  

Three individuals stole a blue 2008 Ford F350 with a red sliptank in the back, with a SK license plate 054 LYZ. 

Items were taken from the building as well.  

Skating toward greatness: The journey of three local female hockey players on an elite stage

It won't be a be a break from the rink over the next couple of months for three local female hockey players. 

Nova Langevin (Humboldt), Reece Thiemann (St. Gregor), and Venessa Hering (Bruno) will be spending a portion of the offseason back on the ice after they were selected to Team Saskatchewan’s Elite Female Hockey Program.  

Longest Ballot group declares victory in Poilievre's former riding amid criticism

A group trying to make a case for electoral reform by creating very long ballots is declaring victory in this week's election — even as critics accuse it of indulging in stunts that undermine democracy.

"It's been a success," said Mark Moutter, one of dozens of protest candidates who ran in the Ottawa riding of Carleton.

"I've never seen people looking more optimistically at electoral reform, ever."

Manitoba Agriculture issues first crop report of the season


Manitoba Agriculture has released its first crop report of the season, providing valuable insights into the current state of seeding and livestock activities across the province.

Oilseed Specialist Sonya Wilson says seeding is just getting underway, with provincial seeding progress at approximately three per cent. This is ahead of the five-year average of one per cent. Farmers are currently planting spring wheat, peas, and a small amount of oats, particularly in areas west of Brandon and near Rapid City, with some activity in other regions as well.

QB Kurtis Rourke highlights Saskatchewan Roughriders 2025 Draft class

It’s been a big week for the next wave of football players on both sides of the border. The Canadian Football League (CFL) draft took place on Tuesday night following the National Football League (NFL) Draft on the weekend. 

The Saskatchewan Roughriders most prolific draft pick had his name called in both drafts. 

With their third-round selection (25th overall), the green and white selected Quarterback Kurtis Rourke from Indiana University. 

Online applications for Big Game Draw 2025 open May 1

Big game hunters in the province can get excited about the upcoming season. Beginning May 1, Saskatchewan hunters have the opportunity to apply for the 2025 Big Game Draw to secure limited opportunities to hunt mule deer, elk, moose and pronghorn across the province.  

"The Big Game Draw is your opportunity to experience Saskatchewan's world-class hunting firsthand," Environment Minister Travis Keisig said. "We want every hunter to have a fair chance at success and that starts with applying early and being prepared." 

The SOLE-stice Classic track meet for youth returns June 1

The SOLE-stice Classic Regional Track and Field Meet is back on Sunday June 1 at Glenn Hall Park. The meet is designed to engage young athletes in track and field sports in the hopes that a newfound interest will spark further participation in the associated sports.  

The grass roots meet includes running, jumping and throwing competitions. The term SOLE-stice comes from the idea that the final meet will be held close to the summer solstice, the longest day of the year.  

Humboldt Golf Club is ready to tee off for another season

Golfers can dust off their clubs and hit the greens once again.  

The Humboldt Golf Club will officially open the course to golfers tomorrow (May 1) morning at 9:00 am. The range opened last week, giving golfers a chance to finetune their swing before they hit the links.  

Crews have been busy over the last couple of weeks getting the course ready for the new season.  

City Council addresses bylaw clearing sale of property for future development

Humboldt City Council entertained second and third reading on a bylaw that would the potential sale of a parcel of land just east of Caleb Village on Ogilvie Avenue. The city’s intent is to authorize selling the land for a residential multi-unit dwelling in the hopes of attracting a developer. 

SaskPower reminds about power line safety during seeding season

With seeding in Saskatchewan set to begin, SaskPower is sending a safety reminder when working near power lines.  

There were 262 farm-related incidents involving power infrastructure, a decrease from 268 in 2023 according to SaskPower. 

They also noted most of these incidents occurred in the spring.  

Some safety tips they recommend during spring seeding are: