Online booking system launching for lab appointments in Humboldt and area August 12

Hospital lab visits just got easier for Humboldt and area residents with the launch of a new online booking system starting August 12.

“Residents in Humboldt and area will now be able to book their lab appointments online using the SHA Patient Booking System,” said Shaun Halford, Laboratory Supervisor for Humboldt and Area.

“The online booking system allows people to book their appointment at any time of day, from anywhere with internet access.”

Muenster author Brent Loehr explores youth, loss and imagination in debut novel

Muenster author Brent Loehr has taken a creative leap into young adult fiction with his first full-length novel, “Memento Mori”, a coming-of-age story written for readers aged 12 to 16. The book blends diary entries with fictionalized scenes, creating a dynamic and emotionally resonant narrative for adolescent audiences. 

Steady May inflation figures don't make the case for rate cuts: economists

May inflation figures showed marginal improvements in some of the Bank of Canada's closely watched price figures — a step in the right direction, some economists say, but likely not enough to convince the central bank to cut interest rates.

The annual pace of inflation held steady at 1.7 per cent last month as cooling shelter costs helped tame price pressures, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

Groundbreaking day for new daycare facility in Lanigan on Thursday

Exciting news that has been brewing for months now will become a reality in Lanigan.  

The sod turning ceremony to signal the beginning of construction of the new Daycare facility in the community will take place on Thursday night.  

Along with the sod turning ceremony, there will be a barbecue fundraiser with the proceeds going towards the new building.