Blaine Weyland

The federal election is on Monday, April 28, but citizens have taken advantage of advance polls in record numbers. 

According to Elections Canada, 7.3 million ballots have been casted with the advance polls that were available between April 18-21.  

This is a 26% increase compared to the 2021 election when 5.8 million people used the advance polls.  

Applications are now available for the Agricultural Water Management Fund from the Water Security Agency. 

Agricultural producers along with local government receive assistance to develop water management projects thanks to the fund.  

Since 2022, the fund has provided over $2 million for 93 projects in Saskatchewan. 

With the Humboldt Broncos Spring Camp just around the corner, the hockey club is looking to fill out it's roster for the weekend. 

The team says there forward and defence spots open for both the 2010-11 and the 2006-09 group. 

If you're interested in attending the camp, you can email Assistant General Manager Luke Strueby luke.broncos@sasktel.net or Head Coach and General Manager Brayden Klimosko hbroncoscoach@gmail.com. 

Once the roster is filled for spring camp, the Broncos won't accept any additional entries. 

During Wednesday's City Council's Executive Meeting in Humboldt, the City's Protective Services stats from March were discussed. 

 From the local RCMP detachment, there was an increase of reported incidents for March with 119 compared to February with 104. 

 Traffic charges decreased last month with nine incidents as opposed to 21 from the previous month. This was also a sharp decrease from March of 2024 when there were 42 traffic charges.  

With the Federal election slated for Monday, April 28, residents can cast their ballots in the upcoming days at the advance polls.  

In Humboldt, the advance poll will be at the Legion Hall located 324 Main Street. 

 
Friday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

Saturday, April 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 

There will be plenty of happy faces in  with the return of the Tim Hortons Smiles Cookie Campaign 

 Whether its people enjoying the treat or if it's the cookies themselves. 

The Humboldt District Health Foundation has been chosen as the recipients from the upcoming campaign.  

Executive Director Lorrie Bunko is looking forward to interacting with the community throughout the week. 

HCAA Junior Badminton Pre-District Championships concluded on Tuesday. 

Boys and Girls Doubles competition took place in Middle Lake, Watson, Quill Lake, Imperial and Raymore. 

Successful qualifiers advance to the District Championships in Foam Lake on Saturday May 3.  

Here are Tuesday’s results:  

NW held in Middle Lake 

Since 2014, April 16 has been recognized as National Canadian Film Day or CanFilm Day. 

Movie theatres across the country are celebrating the day and that also includes Reel Attractions here in Humboldt. 

Tonight, they will be offering free admission to a pair of Canadian films.  

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced the implementation of the virtual physician program for the emergency departments (ED) for both Watrous District Health Complex and Wynyard Hospital.  

With the addition of Watrous and Wynyard, 26 communities in Saskatchewan now have access to emergency health services via the innovative virtual care strategy. 

As we continue our federal candidate profiles, here’s Kelly Block, Conservative candidate for Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek.  

We asked each candidate to respond to four questions. The following article represents the candidate's responses, edited for space.