Humboldt

A new furnace replacement program will look to lower bills across Saskatchewan, with SaskEnergy announcing that earlier this week.

Through a Heating Affordability Program (HAP), eligible households will receive a new high-efficiency furnace, free of charge, to replace their low-efficiency furnace.

The rollout of the national dental care program is improving, industry representatives say — but political statements are still driving a misconception among patients that the program will cost them nothing.

"When the plan was initially announced, the government of the day continually talked about free dentistry, free dental care," said Dr. Bruce Ward, president of the Canadian Dental Association.

The Liberal government has introduced legislation to create four new hate-related criminal offences — including one criminalizing the use of Nazi and terrorist-related symbols.

Justice Minister Sean Fraser said Friday the bill would make it a criminal offence to wilfully promote hate through the use of hate symbols.

That designation would apply to two Nazi symbols — the swastika and the SS bolt — and symbols of designated terrorist entities. The maximum penalty would be two years in prison.

The Humboldt Broncos grabbed their first win of the season Friday night 3-0 over the Warman Wolverines.

The game was Warman's first in the SJHL after their off-season move from Notre Dame (Wilcox). 

The scoring started in the first period when Teigan Semchyshen scored off of a pass from Oakley McIlwain. 

The score remained 1-0 in favour of Humboldt until late in the second period, when Jacob Strizzi caught a pass off the boards from Semchyshen and skated passed the Warman defender, tucking the puck into the net to give the visitors a two-goal advantage. 

Liberal MP Kody Blois says to expect more high-level visits to China, as Canada tries working out a trade spat targeting Canadian canola.

Blois is the parliamentary secretary to Prime Minister Mark Carney, and he joined Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe on a visit to China earlier this month to advocate for Beijing to drop its tariffs on Canadian canola.

China imposed significant tariffs on Canadian canola this year following Ottawa's move to match U.S. tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

UPDATE:

She has been located safe.

Tisdale RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 28-year-old woman.

Police say she was last seen on September 16 on 100B Street in Tisdale.

She was reported missing the following day.

Since then, officers have been checking places she is known to visit and following up on tips, but her whereabouts remain unknown.

This week’s Meal in the Field delivery brought a special stop to Darcy Loose's family farm, located north of Humboldt.

The operation covers about 600 acres of grain along with 180–200 head of cattle. It’s a farm with deep roots 102 years in the same yard, now run by the fourth generation of the family.

When asked about harvest progress, Darcy summed it up with a chuckle:

“Not bad, I guess. Well, this last two weeks has been interesting.”

Despite the ups and downs of the season, the family was happy to take a short break and enjoy a hot meal in the field.

Saskatchewan’s Official Opposition has announced plans to introduce new interprovincial trade legislation this fall, aiming to strengthen national unity, stimulate the provincial economy, and ease cost-of-living pressures. 

With fall in full swing, the City of Humboldt is preparing for a number of community events and seasonal activities.

Communications Coordinator Angie Rolheiser joined us on the Bolt Breakfast and shared one of the highlights later this month is the Walk for Reconciliation, taking place September 28 at Civic Park.

“Meet around 10:45, walk begins at 11. That’s being held in partnership with the Westminster Church."

For the first time in the 21st century, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) will be adding a new team to the league with the Warman Wolverines. 

Standing in their way of a historic win will be the Humboldt Broncos as the Broncos will open the 2025-26 SJHL regular season with a home-and-home set against the Wolverines.