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MLA Harpauer, local New Democrats comment on Wall’s retirement

MLA Harpauer, local New Democrats comment on Wall’s retirement

When Donna Harpauer, the MLA for Humboldt-Watrous, learned that Premier Brad Wall was planning to retire, she said she was sad her colleague and friend was moving on. “It was sad to hear but not a shock,” she said.
Brad Wall to retire from politics

Brad Wall to retire from politics

On the morning of Thursday, Aug. 10, Brad Wall announced in a YouTube video that he’d retire from politics when the Saskatchewan Party elects a new leader.
Youth charged after threatening with a knife

Youth charged after threatening with a knife

The RCMP’s phones were ringing Tuesday, as there were 34 calls for service from 6 a.m. Aug. 8, to 6 a.m. Aug. 9. A police report detailed one incident involving a male youth who threatened two female youth with a knife.
The Hail Report – Aug. 8

The Hail Report – Aug. 8

Canadian Crop Hail Association August 8, 2017 Overview Hot, dry weather has accelerated the maturation of crops in southern Alberta and southern Saskatchewan, resulting in early harvesting of some pulse crops.
Statement by Premier Brad Wall

Statement by Premier Brad Wall

After serving as Premier of Saskatchewan for nearly 10 years, Premier Brad Wall announced Thursday that he will be retiring from that position and elected politics when his party elects a new Leader. Wall released a video about his retirement.
Crop Report for Aug. 1 to 7

Crop Report for Aug. 1 to 7

Released on August 10, 2017 Producers in the province have two per cent of the crop combined and three per cent swathed or ready to straight-cut, according to Saskatchewan Agriculture’s Weekly Crop Report.
6th Avenue end means new things to come

6th Avenue end means new things to come

There comes a time for change, and Valerie McNally of 6th Avenue Stylists says, that after 39 years in business, now is that time. It has been a time she does not regret. “It was a good experience. We helped the community of Humboldt.
Purse stolen from truck during Kelvington Fair

Purse stolen from truck during Kelvington Fair

A purse was stolen after a truck was broken into during the Kelvington Fair. The vehicle, parked outside the horse corrals, was broken into Aug. 5 at around 9 p.m. The stolen purse was black and had silver horseshoe-shaped buckles.
Locals react to Brad Wall’s retirement plans

Locals react to Brad Wall’s retirement plans

Brad Wall , the Premier of Saskatchewan, has announced his retirement – something that Fred Bradshaw , the MLA for Carrot River Valley, said was a shock. “Nobody had any inkling that this was coming,” he said. “I kid you not.
Big weekend coming for Humboldt area

Big weekend coming for Humboldt area

Humboldt BID getting ready to party in the streets Another August is here and with it comes the Humboldt Streetfest.
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