Humboldt

A new spy watchdog report says an overseas Canadian Security Intelligence Service operation was suddenly halted by government officials, "creating unnecessary danger for the CSIS team" and raising questions about ministerial accountability.

The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency found no written records indicating the decision to suspend the operation had been made by the CSIS director or the minister of public safety.

National defence is becoming an increasingly thorny topic for Prime Minister Mark Carney's government as Canada comes under heavy pressure from its allies to do more and spend more.

But with just weeks to go until NATO member nations assemble in the Netherlands for a summit that could put Ottawa in the hot seat on defence spending, several of his ministers took the unusual step of removing themselves from discussions with defence reporters this week at Canada's largest defence industry show.

Due to the wildfires affecting communities across Saskatchewan, Premier Scott Moe in conjunction with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has declared a provincial state of emergency

“We are seeing the devastating effects of wildfires impact communities across our province,” Moe said in a release. “Therefore, today we are making a Provincial Declaration of Emergency to mobilize the resources necessary to safely evacuate Saskatchewan residents and to protect our communities.”

A five-run seventh inning was the insurance the Marysburg Royals needed as they downed the Saskatoon Hoppers 9-1.  

Marysburg improved their record to 4-1 on the season. 

The Royals seventh inning rally included Mick Reuve walk for an RBI. Dakota Smith srove in a pair of runs with a single. Curtis Streuby also contributed with an RBI single, and Tom Hookers capped off the inning with a sacrifice fly. 

The Humboldt Broncos have received a commitment from 2007-born defenceman Ben Fofonoff for the 2025-26 season. 

The Williams Lake, BC product spent the past season with the Caribou Cougars U18 AAA program registering 25 points (3G-22A) in 36 games. He finished with the most points for defencemen with the Cougars and ranked 7th among defencemen in the league.  

Supporters of mental health have a great reason to head to Saskatoon later in June for a fun adventure and a fundraising opportunity.  

Eva Adrienne Fouhse
August 23, 1925 – May 23, 2025

Eva was the 5th of 8 children born to Albert and Delia (nee Turgeon) Morin on the family farm. She attended Chelton School and then worked at the Spalding Hospital for several years. During that time, she met Leo and they married July 3, 1946. They made their home west of Spalding where they raised their family.

SaskPower and the Saskatchewan First Nations Resource Centre of Excellence have formally committed to deepening collaboration through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aimed at increasing First Nations participation in Saskatchewan’s power system. 

Response to a series of townhall meetings sponsored by Unified Grassroots to discuss the prospect of Saskatchewan’s separation from Canada have grown more contentious. A meeting organized by the group in Humboldt, slated for the Legion Hall on June 20, has been cancelled. The situation is the same for town halls in other communities that were using their Legion facilities as venues.  

A Sunday stroll that can help raise funds for the equipment and fixtures for a new care home in Humboldt. 

It’s all a part of the “Build a Home” Walk with Residents at the St. Mary’s Villa on Sunday, June 8.  

Beginning at 11:00 am, participants and residents will begin the walk at the corner of 11th Avenue and 14th Street and will walk down to 12th Avenue and walk towards Highway #20 and then head back to the villa.