Humboldt RCMP were dispatched to a two-vehicle collision in Watson on Feb. 7, where an eastbound SUV had collided with a southbound semi unit at the junction of HWY.5 and HWY.6. The SUV suffered severe damage and was rendered un-driveable, the semi suffered minor damage. Watson Volunteer Fire Dept, Quill Plains EMS, and Humboldt RCMP […]
Editorial
LIBRARIES UNDER THREAT – AGAIN? Are the province’s libraries again under threat from the provincial government? The question raises itself due to the lack of promotion of the “Government of Saskatchewan Report of Saskatchewan Libraries Engagement Survey.” The survey was announced on Jan. 10, 2019, and was only available for 15 days closing on Jan. […]
Wadena artist receives $5,000 Indigenous/Métis Art and Artists grant
Wadena artist Celina Quewezance received a $5,000 Indigenous/Métis Art and Artists grant from the Saskatchewan Arts Board to “further her multidisciplinary First Nations traditional artistry by learning new arts and teachings from First Nations elders and artists.” The Indigenous/Métis Art and Artists program aims to increase access to public funding by Indigenous artists in Saskatchewan, […]
Business Break, Enter and Thefts in Humboldt
Humboldt RCMP is investigating two break and enter thefts that occurred in the city of Humboldt between the evening of Jan 21, and the morning of Jan 22, 2019. Suspect(s) forced entry into two separate businesses on Highway 5 East in Humboldt. Two vehicles, various tools and a set of truck keys were stolen […]
Stray dogs
Wadena town office and the Wadena Animal control officer have received reports of a number of stray dogs within the town. Most of the reports have come from the northeast area of town around Pierce and Portage. Two particular dogs have been seen a number of times late at night or early morning scavenging from […]