Humboldt

At Monday’s City Council Meeting, the City of Humboldt approved a motion to purchase a vehicle for the Community Safety Officer (CSO) to replace the current vehicle. 

The vehicle purchased by the City of Humboldt is a fully equipped 2016 Dodge Charger. Currently the CSO uses a 2014 Chevrolet Tahoe.  

Canada's elections commissioner said Wednesday she has no evidence to suggest the federal election result in April was affected by foreign interference, disinformation or voter intimidation — even though the volume of complaints about the campaign shot way up.

In a preliminary report, Commissioner Caroline Simard said her office received more than 16,000 complaints about the spring campaign that ended on April 28 — seven times the number of complaints received in the 2019 and 2021 elections.

Sen. Patrick Brazeau is said to be recovering after collapsing on the Senate floor on Wednesday in the midst of debate on the federal government's major projects bill.

Brazeau, 50, rose to speak shortly after 4 p.m. before falling over sideways onto the floor.

A Senate spokesman says Brazeau appears to be recovering following an examination by paramedics.

Warning: The following video contains mild foul language and a medical event.

The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) will be looking to eliminate the concerns of the growing gopher population with the blessing from the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM).  

This is being done because gophers cause crop loss and land degradation which affect the province’s producers and landowners. The SWF will be connecting with landowners with members who can assist and deal with gopher numbers in reasonable and ethical fashion. 

Hospital lab visits just got easier for Humboldt and area residents with the launch of a new online booking system starting August 12.

“Residents in Humboldt and area will now be able to book their lab appointments online using the SHA Patient Booking System,” said Shaun Halford, Laboratory Supervisor for Humboldt and Area.

“The online booking system allows people to book their appointment at any time of day, from anywhere with internet access.”

Bolt Brain Buster:

What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s?    

Text your answers to the Humboldt Sobeys Talk and Text line 306-682-0107

Tune in to the morning show or check back tomorrow for the answer!

Answer: Ketchup

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) released an update on the wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan on Wednesday.  

As of 2:00 pm, there are 19 active wildfires in the province. Of those active wildfires, two are categorized, five are not contained, nine are ongoing assessments, and three are listed as protecting values. 

The Saskatchewan Government has announced the resumption of the ditch mowing and hay salvage program for the upcoming year. 

Key dates include:  

-Prior to and including July 8, landowners or lessees adjacent to a highway ditch have the first option to cut or bale hay. 

Earlier this week we found out the Humboldt Broncos will open the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) regular season with a home-and-home set against the Warman Wolverines.  

On Wednesday, the SJHL released the full league

A full listing of the Broncos games for the 2025-26 season can be found below.  

The situation regarding the disposition of the Humboldt Aerodrome (aka the airport) has become more fluid following discussions with regional partners, the City, potential investors, and user groups.