Humboldt

Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit is on pace for its busiest year ever. 

These cases include investigating crimes involving the abuse and/or exploitation of infants, children and teens on the Internet. 

Back in 2021-22, the unit had 853 files. In 2022-23, the number of files increased to 931. The 2023-24 fiscal year saw 1,003. Investigators are currently on pace to reach 1,317 new files for the upcoming fiscal year.  

The Saskatchewan Trappers Association made its annual return to the Humboldt Convention Centre on March 14 and 15 for its convention. Trappers from throughout the province came to share information and the latest innovations in trapping, particularly when it came to new trapping technologies set for deployment in the south.  

Bolt Brain Buster:

Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?

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: Amelia Earhart 

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Ottawa will expand the Canadian Armed Forces’ presence in the Arctic and turn to Australia's over-the-horizon radar tech to monitor threats from adversaries such as China and Russia.

Carney also pledged $253 million in new funding for Indigenous reconciliation initiatives in the North.

They include $94 million to upgrade power plants in Nunavut and $20 million for a hydroelectricity project to help move northerners off diesel.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says United States President Donald Trump will have to stop his "disrespectful" comments about Canada before the two countries can have comprehensive bilateral conversations about trade and security.

"We've called out those comments. They're disrespectful, they're not helpful, and they need to stop," Carney said in response to a question regarding Trump's repeated remarks about Canada becoming the 51st state. 

"They will have to stop before we sit down and have a conversation about our broader partnership with the United States."

As the snow continues to melt across the prairies, farmers are gearing up for the busy seeding season. According to Ian Epp, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, moisture levels across much of the region appear sufficient for crop germination. 

"It looks to me like we've had enough moisture throughout winter. Obviously, we always need more during the summer season, but there's enough out there to get us up and going. Some areas are better than others but in general things look pretty good heading into spring.” 

Gladys Edna Ferguson
August 16, 1927 – March 15, 2025

The U13 A Humboldt Broncos are heading to the ‘B’ Provincial finals. 

On Sunday, Humboldt completed their two-game sweep of the Meadow Lake Stampeders in the North Final with a 11-3 win at the Elgar Petersen Arena.  

Humboldt will meet the Moosomin Rangers in the Provincial final. They advanced after defeating the Shaunavon Badgers in the South final.  

Championship finals are underway in Senior Hockey Leagues throughout the province.  

The Long Lake Hockey League championship finals has now turned into a best of three after the Foam Lake Flyers and Drake Canucks split the first two games of the series. On Friday night, Foam Lake earned a 4-2 win over Drake. There will be a short break for the Long Lake finals as the Flyers compete in the ‘C’ Provincial finals. Game three will be on Friday, March 28 in Foam Lake.  

The Humboldt Broncos did their part on Friday picking up a 6-1 win over the Nipawin Hawks on Friday night, but they didn’t get any help from the Kindersley Klippers, as the Battlefords North Stars swept the home and home set to claim the Nutrien Division and the sixth seed in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League standings.  

As a result, the Broncos will head north for their first-round matchup against the Flin Flon Bombers, who finished second overall during the regular season.