Family says Canadian dentist was aboard Air India flight that crashed after takeoff

The Canadian citizen believed to be on an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff is a dentist from Mississauga, Ont., her family has confirmed.

The husband of Nirali Sureshkumar Patel said she was on board the London-bound flight that crashed Thursday, killing at least 240 people.

Patel's dental clinic referred The Canadian Press to the husband, who said that he was in the process of booking travel to India for himself and the couple's one-year-old child.

Art unveiling at Original Humboldt on June 23

History, artistry and the natural world combine at the Original Humboldt site with the latest upcoming event. 

“Original Humboldt is 80 acres of grass trails that lead through the natural landscape to sculptures and storyboards that share the history of First Nations, Métis and settler people in this region,” says City of Humboldt Cultural Services Director Jennifer Fitzpatrick. 

Humboldt Chamber of Commerce upcoming Lunch and Learn focuses on human rights in the workplace

The Humboldt and District Chamber will host a Lunch and Learn event on Wednesday, June 18 from 11:30 am to 1 pm at the Chamber Office, 805 8th Avenue in Humboldt. The discussion will revolve around Human Rights for Employers.  

The session is designed to provide essential information for businesses and employers about human rights in the workplace.  

Topics will include: 

  • How to accommodate employees 

Brock Andrews brings an energizing stage mix to Watson's Streetfest

Streetfest in Watson is always a huge musical treat for those in the area, and organizers have come up with another all-Saskatchewan party pairing that’s sure to make the evening a hit. 

Brock Andrews is a familiar face in the Watson area. He’s performed in communities in the east central region, and with his spouse hailing from Englefeld, he’s certainly no stranger to this neck of the woods. Andrews takes the stage on Friday, June 20, along with the Barrelmen, in downtown Watson. 

Pulse sector fights anti-green trend

U.S. president Trump has attacked the sustainability movement, but a major pulse player urges investors to stick with the industry

A Canadian food industry executive is telling pulse companies to stick with their sustainability messaging despite attempts by powerful people to undermine the movement.

Murad Al-Katib, president of AGT Food and Ingredients, said U.S. president Donald Trump has been very vocal about his disdain for the green movement.

Digging Into the Future: Grade 11 students explore the mining industry at Horizon School Division's Student Mining Day

On the heels of its Student Agriculture Day on Tuesday, the Horizon School Division gave students a chance to see the many possibilities of career in mining with their Student Mining Day at the Uniplex on Wednesday.  

Over 500 Grade 11 students from 27 different schools in the Horizon School Division spent the day learning about the impact mining has not only around our region, but also from a global perspective.  

Former Cowessess FN Chief Cadmus Delorme delivers powerful message to Horizon students at Agriculture Day

The Horizon School Division presented a unique look at the world of modern agriculture to its students on Tuesday, June 10, with its Agriculture Day. Along with an overview of the latest technologies and practices in farming, students learned about the strong connection between Indigenous people and the land, with an historical take on agriculture and the recovery of farming practices on First Nations land from a former Chief who has been at the forefront of a promising farming movement.