Humboldt Journal

For students looking into post secondary education in the fall, St. Peter’s College was the place to be on Jan. 27 as the college hosted their open house.

The Crown wrapped up its case Friday and the first defence witness has been called in the second-degree murder trial of Gerald Stanley in Battleford. Feb. 2 was dominated by testimony about firearms, with two firearms experts taking the stand.

Many communities are taking advantage of the winter weather to plan poker rally fundraising opportunities. Here are some that held their events in Janurary. St.

Stranger danger is becoming more of a harsh reality in rural areas. And educators are taking notice.

With the election of Scott Moe as the leader of the Saskatchewan Party, we finally have, for the first time, a premier that comes from north of Saskatoon.

Kieran Dayson and Grady Genaille are having fun as rookies with the Carrot River Outback Thunder. “The best part would have to be the guys I’m playing with,” Dayson said.

Humboldt can expect a two per cent increase on their property tax bills. With the passing of the 2018 budget at the meeting on Jan. 29, the city is trying to get a jump on water main and roadway replacements as well as sustainable spending.

The date of the Melfort constituency byelection is set for March 1. Melfort New Democrat candidate Lorne Schroeder will face Saskatchewan Party candidate Todd Goudy . The deadline for candidates to submit their nomination papers is Feb. 13 at 2 p.m.

It is a lower increase than originally planned, but SaskPower customers will still be seeing increases to their power bills come March 1.

Three more witnesses were called by the Crown during Thursday’s proceedings at the Gerald Stanley trial.