Humboldt Journal

Good news about the provincial budget: it’s not as apocalyptic as some of the hints we were hearing from the government. Bad news: it’s still a bitter pill to swallow.

The deficit got bigger – and it’s not expected to go down quickly. The federal government’s budget, released March 22, comes with a $28.5 billion deficit in 2018.

The provincial budget features a one per cent PST increase, removal of fuel exemptions for farmers, a 0.5 per cent income tax decrease, and cuts to items like post-secondary education, libraries and regional parks.

The deficit got bigger and it is not expected to go down very quickly. The federal government’s release of their second budget on March 22 with Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s address in the House of Commons comes with a $28.

It was another packed house for the 32nd annual Humboldt Ducks Unlimited Banquet on March 25. It was all fun and games for wetlands with games, silent and live auctions, and draws.

The 18th annual Mark of Excellence banquet honoured local businesses with 29 businesses up for 10 categories on March 23.

With the release of the provincial budget comes the destruction of the Saskatchewan Transportation Company. Along with the 224 jobs that will be lost, connections will be lost between the 253 communities that STC serves.

The United States hockey governing body has been in the news a lot recently and for good reason. With the women’s world hockey championship set to start on March 31 in Flint, Mich. the women announced they are going to boycott the games.

The Nipawin and District Music Festival celebrated their best at the final concert March 28.

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