Blaine Weyland

The town of Nokomis is rallying to upgrade critical health infrastructure with a fundraising campaign aimed at replacing the aging analog X-ray system at the Nokomis Health Centre. The initiative is being spearheaded by the Nokomis Health Centre Foundation and the Nokomis and Area Community Health Council. 

Short line rail infrastructure in Saskatchewan will see an increased investment for the upcoming year.  

Highways Minister David Marit announced the allocations of $1 million in short line rail infrastructure investments, an increase of $470,000 or 88 per cent from last year’s budget. The Saskatchewan Government is because of the key role rail transportation plays supporting Saskatchewan's export-based economy. 

With an eye towards the development of the city, Humboldt’s City Council are looking into closing a municipal street.  

At last Monday’s special City Council meeting, the City of Humboldt introduced a new bylaw that would see the closure of 10th Street that would be north and south of 14th Ave in the city’s northern section. 

Warman RCMP are attempting to locate the owners of items that were seized during an investigation that happened in December of 2023.  

Drug paraphernalia and some unique collectables were discovered by the Warman RCMP during the investigation. 

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has announced it lifted the provincial fire ban yesterday, due to recent rainfall and cooler temperatures across the region.

The lifted ban applies to all Crown lands, provincial parks, and recreation sites located north of the provincial forest boundary up to the Churchill River,including the Northern Saskatchewan Administration District.

The Humboldt Broncos added a potential veteran presence to their crease. 

They announced the signing of 2005-born goaltender Charlie Tritt for the upcoming season.

A 20-year-old Vancouver product, Tritt will enter his final season of junior eligibility. He spent the most of the last three seasons with the Langley Rivermen of the BCHL.

Tritt, listed at 6’1, posted a 7-6-2 record with the Rivermen last season, with a 3.99 GAA, and .889 SV%.

A proactive patrol by Melfort RCMP on Saturday, June 14 led to the arrest of a wanted man and the seizure of drugs, weapons, and cash from a local residence.

Officers were patrolling the city when they spotted 32-year-old Tyler Waldner, a Melfort resident known to be wanted on an outstanding warrant, outside a home on Stovel Avenue. Waldner was taken into custody without incident.

While making the arrest, police observed drug trafficking paraphernalia in plain view, prompting further investigation. 

Much needed precipitation fell from the skies on Saturday throughout Saskatchewan, as it turns out the Humboldt area was in the centre of the storm activity.  

Crawford Luke, Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada said 10-20 mm of rain fell around Humboldt through the weekend, with most of the rainfall coming on Saturday.  

There is a growing concern about the service closures at the Watrous Hospital, with most of them affecting the emergency department.  

When a closure is in place, residents are forced to travel to Saskatoon or Humboldt. 

On Friday afternoon, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) revised the provincial fire ban to allow the use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) and Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) in all areas of the province. 

"Due to favourable weather conditions, we are seeing reduced risk for fire starts caused by ATVs and UTVs," SPSA Vice-President of Operations Steve Roberts said. "We ask that ATV/UTV users stay away from the active fire lines to ensure personal safety and safety of crews."