Humboldt

The Cool to School contest has ended and we're excited to announce our winners!

Congratulations to Peyton and Eunice who each won a $200.00 gift certificate to Office Experts Office Pro, just in time for back-to-school shopping as well as a gift certificate to Melfort Nutters! 

Thank you to everyone who entered and played our trivia games.

Have a great 2024-2025 school year! 

Muenster’s Skyler Varga has been playing NCAA volleyball with the Long Beach State team for the past year. Now he’s been recruited into the Canada Men’s NextGen U21 team in the NORCECA Men Final 6 2024 in Gatineau, Quebec from August 20-25.  

The North, Central American and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation (NORCECA) represents 35 countries in the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB). As such, the Canadian 21U squad represents the best in Canadian Volleyball. 

In today’s diverse and interconnected world, the concept of community holds a special significance, particularly for individuals experiencing intellectual disabilities. Community is more than just a group of people living in proximity; it is a network of support, belonging, and shared experiences that can profoundly impact quality of life. For those with intellectual disabilities, a strong, inclusive community is not just beneficial—it is essential.

Fostering a Sense of Belonging

A lone runner has been skirting the shoulders of Highway 16 during the month of August. Kagan Kneen is the executive director of the Lloydminster Men’s Shelter. He is on a mission to raise funds and raise awareness for his organization and facility that supports men 18 years of age and older to get back on their feet and find life changing skills and employment.  

A coalition of business groups is calling on the federal government to prevent a work stoppage at Canada's two biggest railways.

A phased shutdown of the networks at Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd. is already underway as the clock ticks down on contract talks with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference.

Unless deals are reached, rail service at both companies is poised to stop at 12:01 a.m. ET on Thursday.

Streetfest is back in a big way with a two-day celebration in downtown Humboldt. Friday kicks off the event with local vendors and businesses, food trucks and booths, and a huge street dance, anchored by Saskatchewan award winning recording artist Codie Prevost.  

Codie is originally from the Archerwill area and he’s no stranger to Humboldt, having performed here in the past. It’s been a few years since Codie has been onstage in Humboldt, and he’s looking forward to returning, as are his audience.  

Exciting news! Our online auction is coming to a close today, and this is your final opportunity to snag some incredible items. Whether you’re eyeing that unique piece of patio furniture, a bunch of gift cards, or the latest tech gadget, now is the time to act.

How to Bid:

As a nationwide labour dispute looms between Canada’s two major freight railways and the union representing workers at each, the associations representing rural municipalities in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba are extremely concerned about the impacts that a rail work stoppage would have on Prairie agricultural producers, consumers and other industries crucial to rural communities.

"Freedom Convoy" organizer Tamara Lich wasn't part of any conspiracy to break the law when she helped organize a massive protest against pandemic restrictions in Ottawa, her lawyers argued in her criminal trial on Tuesday.

The Crown alleges Lich and fellow organizer Chris Barber, who owns a Saskatchewan trucking business, were in cahoots to block roads and disrupt locals in a bid to pressure the federal government to drop COVID-19 vaccine mandates in 2022.

The Canadian Cattle Foundation (the Foundation) presented the second annual Reg Schellenberg Next Generation Legacy Award to support the Canadian Cattle Young Leaders (CYL) Program last night at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference. 

The recipient of the 2024 award Cassie Marchand from Vernon, BC was presented by Lynn Grant, Vice President of the Foundation & Canadian Cattle Association Board member.