Humboldt

Inflation finally hit the Bank of Canada's two per cent target in August after a tumultuous battle with skyrocketing price growth, raising the odds of larger interest rate cuts in the coming months.

Canada's annual inflation rate fell from 2.5 per cent in July to reach the lowest level since February 2021.

The slowdown can be attributed in part to lower gasoline prices, Statistics Canada said Tuesday in its consumer price index report.

Craik RCMP along with emergency services have responded to a collision between two semis on Highway #2 approximately 1.5 km south of the Holdfast turnoff this morning around 9:30 am.

Both drivers were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Northbound traffic in the area is down to one lane with delays expected. Motorists are asked to check the Highway Hotline for the latest status of the highway

In Loving Memory of
Leonard Folden

Age: 84 Years

Of:
St. Brieux, SK

Formerly Of 
Humboldt

Passed Away:
Sunday, September 15, 2024

Celebration of Life
Friday, September 20, 2024 
1:00 p.m.
Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home
Humboldt, SK

This notice placed courtesy of
Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home & Crematorium
Phone: 682-1622

The Saskatoon Police Service Collision Analyst Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday night at the intersection of Highways 5 & 41.  

At approximately 7:20 pm, Saskatoon Police were notified of the collision. The initial information received was that it was a collision involving a truck and an SUV.  

Three Saskatchewan credit unions are banding together to tackle the future as a single force. 

Prairie Centre Credit Union, which includes a branch in LeRoy, Diamond North Credit Union, and Cypress Credit Union are uniting into an as-of-yet unnamed new, single credit union. 

This merger comes after years of discussions and is set to be official completed by Jan. 1, 2025. 

Blair Wingert, the chief executive officer for Prairie Centre Credit Union, is excited for the future after all three credit union member votes were in the majority for the merger. 

The Canadian Foodgrains Bank has once again received federal government funding with a grant for $100 million over the next four years.

Split into $25 million per year, that will go towards their programs which help Candian-produced food go to hungry mouths internationally.

Andy Harrington, the executive director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, says he's happy to be able to help more people over the next four years.

The organizers with the Lake Lenore Service Club are cooking up a fall dance that’s not your traditional seasonal fare. 

The organization of women that serves Lake Lenore charities and community groups are putting together a Mock Wedding Dance for October 26, just in time for Hallowe’en dress up.  

Vehicle and firearm thefts have the Melfort RCMP on the lookout for those responsible.  

The break, enter and theft of firearms occurred a rural residence east of Naicam in the RM of Spalding.  

Suspect vehicles that could be involved include a white Buick Enclave, plate 432 JVG that was stolen out of Humboldt detachment. A second vehicle described as a white Dodge 3500 (1 ton), aluminum fuel tank and after market tail gate (custom flow). No plate is available.  

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has suffered another devastating byelection blow with the loss of a second Liberal stronghold, this one to the Bloc Québécois in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun.

Voters went to the polls Monday in the Montreal riding as well as in Winnipeg's Elmwood—Transcona, where the NDP retained its long-held seat after a tough race against the Conservatives.

Trudeau already faced calls from party faithful to resign as leader after unexpectedly losing Toronto—St. Paul’s to the Conservatives in a byelection this past June.

Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) Mohawk football players from the past are welcome back to Glenn Hall Park this Friday night.  

The current HCI Mohawks football team will host Delisle in the annual night game that will be played under the lights and serves as the program’s alumni game.