New virtual critical care trial connects STARS responders to emergency physiciansNew virtual critical care trial connects STARS responders to emergency physicians
STARS air ambulance and the Saskatchewan Health Authority have launched a new pilot project designed to facilitate digital connection from a response scene to assessment agencies.
New doctors headed to rural communities
In its effort to shore up health care in rural areas of the province, the provincial government announced fourteen new doctors are bound for Saskatchewan practices after they had completed the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program in December.
Educator and word artist Khodi Dill at the Gallery for International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
On Thursday, March 21, the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Humboldt & District Gallery and the Prairie Central District for Sport, Culture and Recreation will host a powerful conversation and presentation hosted by Bahamian Canadian Khodi Dill.
Portraits tell and incredible story at the Gallery
The stunning set of 18 portraits that line the Humboldt and District Gallery walls bears a weight and depth of story that defies description. Carol Wylie’s exhibition “They didn’t know we were seeds” is the culmination of years of work, travel, interviews and introspection about the lives and histories of her subjects. Wylie talked about the works at a Gallery event on Saturday, March 9.
ICYM - Clock ticking down on ice fishing season
The snow and cold temperatures are the lingering indicators of winter, but no doubt about it, the days are stretching, and the temperatures will soon climb to the plus side. The spells a wrap-up to this year’s ice fishing season. The time is approaching to remove fishing shacks and a heightened awareness of ice thickness when skidding those sheds off.
STF responds to Government of Saskatchewan's Multi-Year Funding Agreement
With the recent announcement from the Government of Saskatchewan that it has signed a multi-year funding agreement with the Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA), with the support of Saskatchewan's locally elected boards of education, the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation has responded.
Clock ticking down on ice fishing season
The snow and cold temperatures are the lingering indicators of winter, but no doubt about it, the days are stretching, and the temperatures will soon climb to the plus side. The spells a wrap-up to this year’s ice fishing season. The time is approaching to remove fishing shacks and a heightened awareness of ice thickness when skidding those sheds off.
Genre-bending Andrew Collins Trio coming to Watrous Civic Centre
Andrew Collins is a versatile musician at the forefront of Canada’s acoustic/roots music scene. The group will be performing at the Watrous Civic Centre on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 pm. The show is part of the OSAC Concert Series.
He has co-founded various successful Canadian bands and is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, arranger, writer, and teacher across multiple genres including folk, jazz, bluegrass, Celtic, and classical.
Province hits record high on surgeries performed
The Saskatchewan government and the SHA are reporting the highest provincial volume of surgeries recorded during a nine-month period. A government release states that as of December 31, 71,850 procedures have been performed, which is an increase of 6,000 procedures over December 2022.
Humboldt and District SPCA 5050 Cash Raffle Fundraiser on now
Get in on the Humboldt and District SPCA 50/50 Cash Raffle Fundraiser with a potential cash prize of $2,577,500. All proceeds go to support the great work of the staff and volunteers at the Humboldt and District SPCA Inc. The organization relies on donations and fundraising efforts like the 50/50 to continue supporting their animals in need. The Humboldt and District SPCA takes in approximately 200 animals a year. The cost of running the shelter is over $125,000 a year.