Local News

Since the inception of Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment in 2011, 68 more doctors are now practicing medicine in Saskatchewan, including 13 in Prairie North Health Region - one in North Battleford, one in Maidstone, two in Turt

By the time you read this thousands of new baby walleye fish may have entered the world. About 300,000 walleye eggs have been incubating at a hatchery operated by the Lost Horse Creek Wildlife Federation at Lehman Creek in Cochin.

Humboldt's grain elevators are set for a major upgrade.Viterra Inc., one of Canada's largest grain handlers, has committed $20 million to upgrade four terminals, including Humboldt's.

Pulse fields are rolled for a number of reasons, the most common being to provide a smooth level surface; pushing stones into the ground and levelling soil ridges.

The REACT landfill just south of Humboldt was the site of a small fire last Thursday. The Humboldt Fire Department was notified of the fire at around 2:30 p.m.

A discretionary use application to establish an eight-unit pocket housing project on 103rd Street has been tabled to a future council meeting.

Archibald Reid and Gillian Churn have been reappointed to the Maidstone Housing Authority board of directors. Other members of the board of directors are Christina Brett and Norman Holligshead. Reid is chairperson.

Despite a slight decline in numbers, the Saskatchewan Blue Cross MS Walk held in Humboldt was a success. Forty-five participants met at St. Augustine's Parish Hall on Sunday afternoon to participate in the annual walk.

While the family of Joseph Pelletier, a 24-year-old man reported missing since May 23, has not contacted the News-Optimist, other media are reporting the man has been contacted by his family.

The 76th annual general meeting for the Humboldt Co-op was held May 21.