Tag Archives: Events

'They need help, resources and a lot of guidance': Mayor of La Loche speaks from experience in aftermath of tragedy
The mass stabbing on Sept. 4 in James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon, SK brought back a lot of emotions for the residents of La Loche in northern Saskatchewan - emotions that have taken years to repr...
Sep 09, 2022

Humboldt celebrating Big Brothers Big Sisters month
September is Big Brothers Big Sisters month and the City of Humboldt has joined in the proclamation.To help celebrate, city hall has been lit up every night as we inch closer to Big Brothers Big Siste...
Sep 09, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II leaves a lasting impression on Saskatchewan
She is the only Sovereign most of us have known. Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96, peacefully at Balmoral Castle on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022. "Its fair to say this is a very historic occasion i...
Sep 08, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II passes away at Balmoral Castle in Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch and one of the longest reigning heads of state in history, has died at the age of 96.Early Thursday morning, reports from Buckingham Palace ind...
Sep 08, 2022

Vigil held in P.A. for victims of mass stabbing attack
A vigil was held Wednesday night in Prince Albert to honour the victims of the mass stabbing attack on the James Smith Cree Nation and in Weldon.Around 200 people gathered in Memorial Square outside o...
Sep 08, 2022

Manhunt over: Stabbing suspect captured near Rosthern
After several days of intense investigation and searching, a tragic incident that left 11 people dead and 18 others wounded has come to an end.Saskatchewan RCMP confirmed suspect Myles Sanderson was a...
Sep 07, 2022

Weldon Mayor grateful for support, requests community be left alone to grieve
The Mayor of Weldon says the tragic events of this past weekend have shaken the community to its core.Among the 10 people killed in Sunday's attacks was 77-year-old Wes Petterson. Outside the Weldon r...
Sep 06, 2022

Tourism in Melfort up this summer according to district museum
After back-to-back summers of fewer tourists than they're used to, Melfort has seen an influx and gradual return to normal.Dealing with COVID restrictions has decreased the recent number of travellers...
Aug 31, 2022

Gathering of Nations celebrates Indigenous culture
Over the course of the next few days, residents from over a dozen communities across northern Saskatchewan will be in Prince Albert for a special event.The Gathering of Nations, hosted by Prince Alber...
Aug 30, 2022

Holtvogt completes second-ever 4x4x48
This past weekend, the Humboldt and area juvenile diabetes team held their second annual 4x4x48 ultra-marathon.The run featured Jason Holtvogt running four miles, every four hours, for a 48-hour perio...
Aug 29, 2022