Nomination deadline approaching for this year's Chamber of Commerce Mark of Excellence Awards

The countdown is on! The 25th Annual Mark of Excellence Awards are fast approaching, and the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce wants to ensure that every outstanding business, organization, and individual gets the recognition they deserve.  

This year's theme, "Celebrating Excellence," highlights the incredible contributions within our community. 

Broncos finish regular season in Nipawin with playoff opponent still to be determined

It seemed like yesterday the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) dropped the puck on the 2024-25 regular season. 

Tonight, the Humboldt Broncos will close out the regular season in Nipawin against the Hawks. The good news for the Broncos, their season will not conclude as they have clinched a playoff spot, where they finish remains undetermined.  

Local senior hockey league finals

Senior Hockey League action is beginning to wind up around the province.  

In the Long Lake Hockey League, game two of championship finals is tonight in Drake as the Canucks host the Foam Lake Flyers. Drake leads the best of five series 1-0 after they picked up a 4-3 win in Foam Lake on Tuesday. Game three will take place in two weeks on Friday, March 28 in Foam Lake. 

Canadian officials say meeting with U.S. commerce secretary was constructive

Canadian officials said a Thursday meeting with U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was constructive and lowered temperatures amid the ongoing trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump last month — but they expected no immediate changes to punishing tariffs. 

"This was a constructive discussion," said Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne in Washington. "We have our disagreements, but as long as you have dialogue you are making progress."

Mark Carney set to become prime minister and name his cabinet this morning

Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rideau Hall, where he will also reveal his new cabinet.

Carney won the Liberal leadership race last weekend with an overwhelming 86 per cent of the votes from Liberal members.

He officially takes over from Justin Trudeau as prime minister in today's ceremony.

His first cabinet is expected to be smaller than Trudeau's 37-member team, and some ministers are set to lose their positions.