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If Irish cover band the Commitments are the saviors of soul, then Saskatchewan has its own version of the hardest working band in the world with the Saskatoon Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue. The ensemble took to the stage at the Community Legion Hall in Wadena on Saturday night and spread the joy that is classic, heartfelt R&B. 

It was a weekend of mixed results for the Humboldt Broncos as they doubled down with the Nipawin Hawks. The Broncos suffered a 4-3 Friday night loss.

Going into the third the Broncos were ahead by a goal, thanks to a first period opener by Ben Kotylak and a follow up by Cage Newans in the second. However, a quick trio of period 3 Hawks goals, including a pair by Alex Ochitwa, put the Broncos in the red. Ethan Zielke, with support from Cage Newans and Tim Kim, narrowed the gap to one, but it was too little, too late. 

This fall sees the establishment of the new Saskatchewan Distance Learning Corporation (Sask DLC) which will provide distance education to the province’s school students. Previous, distance education was provided through each school division according to the prescriptions set out by the Ministry of Education. The headquarters for the operation was the Distance Learning Centre established by the SunWest School Division in Kenaston. Now additional schools have been added as a network of supports for the new delivery model. 

Saskatchewan patients with specific cancers can now receive an innovative type of immunotherapy closer to home.

The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (Cancer Agency), along with the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), is preparing to launch a revolutionary Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell (CAR T) therapy to treat adult cancer patients with certain blood cancers and lymphomas in the province.

Greenwater RCMP are trying to track down the driver of a snowmobile involved in a hit and run collision during a snowmobile rally near Barrier Lake last Saturday.

Nothing like a little Coffee, Crafts and Culture to chase away the weekend winter blues. That’s the hope of Humboldt Museum and Gallery staff as they present a winter break with their Saturday offering. 

Starting on Saturday, March 4th the Humboldt & District Museum and Gallery will be open from 10am to noon on Saturdays with a variety of free and fun activities for both families and individuals. 

Talk about a busy Family Day weekend for the Humboldt Broncos - and a great one for their fans. A trio of games packed the Elgar Petersen Arena, and despite some moments of high drama, the Broncos came out with three solid wins. 

It’s a full hockey weekend for the Humboldt Broncos, and that includes Family Day on February 20.

The Broncos Family Day Game, with free admission courtesy of Terry’s No Frills and the Broncos, goes at 3:00 pm on Monday. The free family skate with the Broncos happens right after the game against the Kindersley Klippers. 

Along with the game, there’s added excitement for parents and adult fans with a guaranteed $5000 50/50 pool, sponsored by Boston Pizza.

On February 13, Opposition Health Critic Vicki Mowat and Rural and Remote Health Critic Matt Love proposed the restoration of local voices in healthcare by bringing back Community Health Advisory Networks. 

It was back on the courts with HCAA junior basketball last night with the final two first round games for the boys in the opening bracket of sixteen. Foam Lake and Watrous now advance to the next round with games tonight and tomorrow. 

Last night was also the close for the opening round of the junior girls matchups with Annaheim coming out on top in a thrilling overtime win against Humboldt St. Dominic. Wynyard also advances to the semi-final round.