Blaine Weyland

Work at the Carl Schenn Dry Pond is now complete after years of planning and construction. 

Following the significant rainstorm in 2015 that happened in Humboldt which caused a significant amount of flooding, the city has worked on solutions to prevent that from happening again, which has led to the creation of dry ponds, first on the Uniplex/Centennial Grounds and now at Carl Schenn Park.  

For the fourth time in the last six days, the Humboldt Broncos will be back on the ice. 

The Broncos will host the Estevan Bruins at the Elgar Petersen Arena tonight. 

Following their first loss of the 2024-25 regular season to the Yorkton Terriers on September 27, the Broncos have rebounded by taking five of six points from a three-game weekend.  

Following a windy and wet weekend, the sun and heat have moved into the Humboldt region. 

It’s expected to stay for an extended period. 

Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada Justin Shelley says an upper ridge of high pressure through the area is the cause of this pleasant weather. 

He noted that we can expect temperatures ten degrees above the normal high for this time of year.  

It's that time of year once again when influenza and COVID vaccinations become available.  

 Today (Oct.8) is the first day you can book an appointment. 

 Walk-in clinics will open up beginning next week. (Tues. Oct. 15). 

Appointments can be booked through the SHA Patient Booking System found at www.4flu.ca or by calling 1-833-727-5829. 

Less than three weeks remain until the provincial election in Saskatchewan on Monday, October 28.  

There are six candidates running in the Humboldt-Watrous constituency including Carrie Ann Hradecki of the Sask United Party. 

Hradecki resides in Bruno and currently is a substitute teacher in the Horizon and Saskatoon Catholic School Divisions.  

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced their weekly award winners on Monday, with one member of the Humboldt Broncos recognized.  

Jacob Strizzi was named the Bourgault Forward of the Week.  

He had 5 PTS (4G-1A) throughout three games last week. 

Week 5 of the high school football season around the area is in the books.   

On Thursday, Watrous was defeated by Clavet 60-48 in a night game. With the loss, the Wildcats record drops down to 2-2, with both losses coming at the hands of Clavet. Watrous will return to action on Thursday with a home game against Assiniboia.  

For the first time since 2021, the Saskatchewan Roughriders have reached the Canadian Football League (CFL) postseason. 

On Saturday, the Roughriders punched their ticket to the playoffs with a 28-24 win over the Edmonton Elks.  

Saskatchewan was in positioned for the clinching victory after the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Calgary Stampeders on Friday night. 

This week has been recognized as Fire Prevention Week. 

The Humboldt Fire Department will be taking part in an open house at the Humboldt Fire Hall this evening from 5-8 pm.  

Fire Chief Mike Kwasnica says it’s perfect time for the community to get a glimpse at what’s going on with the Fire Department.  

Residents who go the extra mile with volunteer work in the community of Watrous have the chance to be recognized with the Citizen and Coach of the Year Awards. 

Nomination forms are now available at the town office in Watrous or online at the Town of Watrous website.  

Recreation Director Chelsea Murfitt says volunteerism is something that is taken under strong consideration for Citizen of the Year.