Humboldt

The New Democrats and Conservatives both pitched ideas on the federal election trail Thursday to make Canada and its workers more resilient in the face of tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh proposed tax-free savings bonds, while Pierre Poilievre said a Conservative government would remove the federal sales tax from Canadian-made vehicles.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney, in his role as prime minister, met virtually Thursday with Canada's premiers to discuss the U.S. tariffs as Canadian automakers started to feel the effects.

Wedged between a massive truck and a backhoe, saved by STARS. Given blood by STARS after being impaled by a spinning blade. Airlifted by STARS after crashing to the ground off a bucking horse in a remote area.  

These are just some of the stories of survival that filled the airwaves on April 1st and 2nd for the Critical Care on the Air Radiothon presented by BHP in support of STARS. 

Earlier this week, the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA) issued their first cash advances with the 2025 Advance Payments Program for the upcoming growing year. More than 1750 producers across Western Canada received more than $310 million to finance their operations. Dave Gallant, Vice President of Finance and APP operations at CGA, talks about the benefits of the program for Western Canadian producers. 

Teachers in Saskatchewan have signed a new agreement with the province after nearly two years of bargaining.

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation says the deal is retroactive to Sept. 1, 2023, and will see teachers get a nine per cent pay increase over three years.

It says the agreement was finalized last week after the sides agreed to language relating to the issue of class complexity.

This egg has been found!

People might gather to support the Braves or perhaps try their hand at curling.

Find this area outside and you might get the lucky egg.

The Wardens are making their way back to the region with a wonderful show lined up for the folks in Quill Lake on April 4. 

In honour of the event, we present an earlier article and conversation in advance of their appearance in Humboldt last year. 

The Wardens come by their name honestly, explains band member and retired National Park game warden Scott Ward.  

Welcome spring with a homemade macrame wreath on your front door!

On Wednesday, April 9, Karen Ehry will be teaching us how to make a macrame wreath using a half square knot. Finish your homemade wreath with a little floral embellishment!

This is a great beginners project for those who are new to macrame, or a fun night out for those who are a little more experienced.

Spring thaw brings about the resumption of a busy excavating season for farmers, contractors, developers and a host of infrastructure providers. That’s a big part of the inertia for a series of breakfast gatherings across the province hosted by the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance (SCGA). 

The member driven organization works toward the goals of ensuring worker and public safety, environmental protection and the integrity of services by promoting damage prevention practices when it comes to underground activities. 

Prairie history comes alive with the artifacts and work tools of pioneer days on display, and in many cases in working order, thanks to the Humboldt and Area Vintage Club. 

The glitz and glamour you would see on Broadway will be present in Leroy tonight as the Leroy School presents Aladdin Jr.  

A lot of work has gone into the production, says Director Danielle Bilodeau who teaches at Leroy School. She says after a decision was made to go ahead with the performance in September, inside of the PAA (Practical Applied Art) classes, students would spend an hour every second day working on set design, costume design, practicing choreography and music.