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How the Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce celebrated 2021
The Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce discusses what their goals were in 2021 and what their aspirations are for 2022.After a successful year, the chamber is taking a moment to acknowledge t...
Dec 25, 2021

Surging COVID cases, 'jingle jabs' make for somber Christmas
ROME - Christmas arrived around the world Saturday amid a surge in COVID-19 infections that kept many families apart, overwhelmed hospitals and curbed religious observances as the pandemic was poised ...
Dec 25, 2021

Spanish eruption's end brings 'emotional relief,' rebuilding
MADRID (AP) - Authorities on one of Spain's Canary Islands declared a volcanic eruption that started in September officially finished Saturday following 10 days of no lava flows, seismic activity or s...
Dec 25, 2021

Local ministers reflect on the message of Christmas
During the Christmas season, our team at Pattison Media is once again producing positive stories based around holiday traditions and accomplishments for the region.Given the signficance of the day in ...
Dec 25, 2021

Space telescope launched on daring quest to behold 1st stars
The world's largest and most powerful space telescope rocketed away Saturday on a high-stakes quest to behold light from the first stars and galaxies and scour the universe for hints of life. NASA's J...
Dec 25, 2021

B.C. pushes for black market cannabis to go legal, faces criticism from craft growers
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has convinced many illegal cannabis growers to begin selling legally in an effort to squeeze out illicit marijuana from the marketplace, but the efforts hav...
Dec 25, 2021

Turkey dinners and cancelled plans: Canadians weigh danger of COVID-19 over holidays
Christmas Day for many Canadians this year means fewer people gathered around a twinkling tree tearing open presents, but others say COVID-19 hasn't changed their holiday plans. Several provinces have...
Dec 25, 2021

Spanish king's annual speech warns against virus complacency
MADRID (AP) - Citizens should remain cautious as the coronavirus can still inflict widespread damage, Spain's King Felipe VI said during an annual speech - as infections in the country climbed to a ye...
Dec 24, 2021

Broncos prepare to bring same energy into 2022 SJHL action
With first place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, 11th place in the Canadian Junior Hockey League, and four players in the top 10 league skaters, it is quite the understatement to say the Hum...
Dec 24, 2021

William Nylander becomes 13th Leafs player placed in NHL's COVID-19 protocol
Toronto forward William Nylander has entered the NHL's COVID-19 protocol, giving the Maple Leafs 13 players sidelined due to novel coronavirus concerns. Nylander joins a growing list of Leafs in the l...
Dec 24, 2021