Humboldt

Today marks the first day of spring, but the presence of winter still remains. 

On Thursday evening, the overnight low temperature will be around the minus 20 °C mark. 

Danielle Desjardins, Weather Preparedness with Environment and Climate Change Canada says the trend will continue for the next couple of days before reverting to spring like conditions next week. 

It’s time to rally and support Humboldt and area’s own. Craig and Heather Stomp are strong community supporters, volunteers, and exemplary ambassadors for Humboldt and the area. A recent diagnosis requires community assistance through Go Fund Me. 

The following document was prepared by Heather’s cousin Anne Ramler and is reprinted here with the consent of the family and Go Fund Me.  

On Wednesday, March 19, Safe Communities Humboldt held its annual general meeting at the Humboldt Uniplex. Board Chair Dave Mortensen convened the meeting and took those assembled through another busy year of activities, highlighting key programs that have become valued in Humboldt and the area.  

Mortensen explained that Safe Communities Humboldt serves the city and communities with a 50 km radius.  

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28.

Sources would not confirm the specific date of the vote, but federal campaigns must run at least 37 days.

This will be Canada's 45th federal election.

Canada's political parties have been mobilizing campaigns by nominating candidates and organizing leaders' tours.

Carney was elected as Liberal leader to succeed Justin Trudeau on March 9 and was sworn in as prime minister along with his new cabinet on March 14.

Humboldt recently received a visit from NDP Leader Carla Beck and Shadow Minister for Municipal Affairs and the Environment Jared Clarke. Armed with fresh information about Humboldt and area, including its unique manufacturing environment, Clarke talked to Discover Humboldt about the NDP’s perceived shortfalls seen in the 2025 Budget delivered by the government on Wednesday. 

Bolt Brain Buster:

In Greek mythology, who is the god of the sea?

Text your answers to the Humboldt Sobeys Talk and Text line 306-682-0107

Tune in to the morning show or check back tomorrow for the answer!

Answer: Poseidon

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Wednesday that China has executed four Canadians in recent months.

The minister said all four were "dual citizens" and were all "facing charges linked to criminal activities according to China, linked to drugs."

"This is an issue that I've been following very, very closely, personally, for months, and I've asked personally also (for) leniency," Joly said, adding former prime minister Justin Trudeau also urged China not to execute the Canadians.

With polls suggesting U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration's use of punishing tariffs are a top-of-mind issue for Canadians ahead of the upcoming federal election, Trump has now offered his thoughts on which political party he would rather work with.

"I'd rather deal with a Liberal than a Conservative," Trump said in an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham Tuesday.

During the interview he reiterated his call for Canada to become a U.S. state and his false claim that the U.S. subsidizes Canada by $200 billion a year.

Another funding commitment has been made towards a multi-million-dollar capital campaign by Cereals Canada. 

Cereals Canada says it is hoping to break ground this year on the construction of a new building in downtown Winnipeg. The organization says it is nearing the end of its lease in a building that is no longer able to meet its current and future goals. 

Their lease expires on March 31, 2027, and with this date now just over two years away, it says a new home is needed to continue to build on the vital work being done to advance the Canadian grains value chain.

Saskatchewan’s Opposition NDP expressed its concerns over the Sask Party government’s budget which dropped Wednesday afternoon. NDP Leader Carla Beck called the budget shortsighted and not meeting the province’s current challenges. 

“Scott Moe and the Sask. Party are asleep at the wheel,” said Carla Beck, Saskatchewan NDP Leader. “They can’t just close their eyes and hope our problems magically go away.