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Once upon a time, there was a musical theatre camp

Once upon a time, there was a musical theatre camp

The fifth Marysburg Centre of the Arts Musical Theatre Camp took place from Aug. 10-14 with 20 kids learning the ins and outs of drama, singing, dance, set design, props, costumes and makeup, culminating in a performance of Fractured Fairytales.
New coach incoming for the Humboldt Broncos

New coach incoming for the Humboldt Broncos

After 12 seasons of success – on and off the ice – it was going to take a special job to make Darcy Haugan consider leaving his hometown. The Humboldt Broncos were able to offer the 39-year-old Peace River, Alta.

Small-ball politics may save Tory majority

What is the Prime Minister up to? With the nation falling into recession and both unemployment and the cost of living rising, why is he making promises that will only resonate with small fractions of the electorate and, in the case of his stance agai

Free fishing weekend on Aug. 29 and 30

Today, Environment Minister Herb Cox announced a second free fishing weekend this summer on August 29 and 30, 2015. “Due to the extreme wildfire conditions earlier this summer, we are offering a second free fishing weekend,” Cox said.
‘Let’s make a deal’ propels Blue Jays

‘Let’s make a deal’ propels Blue Jays

Alex Anthopoulos got the hearts of Toronto Blue Jays fans fluttering when he acquired Troy Tulowitzki from the Colorado Rockies a few days before the Major League Baseball trading deadline, but the overriding sentiment was this: Why would the game’s
Good health rises with the sun

Good health rises with the sun

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for our overall health. While we are asleep it provides our body with time to heal and rest, reduces pain, enhances digestion and regenerates our energy stores.
Dog Days of summer

Dog Days of summer

The Humboldt SPCA held its fourth annual Dog Days in the Park on Aug. 15, where dogs of all breeds and ages (and their humans) came out to Water Ridge Park to socialize with other dogs and dog owners.

Going off the rails for speeder cars

A lot of people have hobbies. Some collect stamps, some take photos, some do artwork. Then there are people like Albert Schreiner and Jane Lakness who go riding around in old speeder rail cars.

When does opinion turn to hate speech?

Infamous pickup artist and misogynist writer Roosh V hasn’t been having a good time in Canada.

Wheat worries premature

Canada has long had a reputation in the world marketplace for producing a high quality wheat. It has in essence been this country’s ace in the hole in terms of marketing wheat even in times of low prices.
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