Humboldt

An agricultural manufacturing firm in Saskatchewan has been ordered to pay $65, 000 relating to a workplace accident two years ago.

Highline Manufacturing Limited, a subsidiary of Bourgault Industries entered a guilty plea July 22nd in Saskatoon Provincial Court to one violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulations.

The charges stemmed from an incident that occurred on June 22, 2022, in Vonda, when a worker was seriously injured while flushing highly flammable solvent through an electrostatic paint gun.

Two other charges were withdrawn.

Two people are dead following a motorcycle collision that occurred last night on Highway 35 near Hendon.

Wadena RCMP were alerted of a collision at around 10:30 and responded along with local fire services and EMS.  

Upon an investigation it was determined that a motorcycle collided with a cow on the road.  The driver and passenger were 

declared deceased by EMS at the scene. 

They have been identified as a 45-year-old male from Spalding and a 51-year-old female from Archerwill. Their families have been notified.

Team Canada's Women's 3 on 3 Basketball team is on a roll at the Paris Games. 

Earlier today in the second game of the tournament Canada defeated the top ranked China team 21-11.

Humboldt's Paige Crozon and Michelle Plouffe led Canadian scorers with 7 points each. Crozon also had a pair of rebounds and two defensive rebounds.

Canada sits on top of the standings at 2-0. 

On Thursday, Canada will be on the court for a pair of games. First, they meet Germany at 1:30 am local time.

The 13th annual STARS Lottery is in full swing, and the deadline for ticket purchases is tomorrow at 11:59 PM. This is the final opportunity for the community to participate in a life-saving cause and stand a chance to win luxury vehicles, dream homes, and substantial cash rewards. Every ticket sold supports the essential services provided by STARS air ambulance.

The Reid-Thompson Public Library TD Summer Reading Program has wrapped up the first month of programing with a bang.

The final event for the month of July was a reptile show featuring many different animals. Some of the animals included snakes, turtles, and lizards. The event was highly anticipated and that was evident but the mass of gathered kids on July 30 in Civic Park.

The summer fun doesn't end there, all of August is packed with great events for the kids.  Along with helping to prevent summer slide the events are fun and engaging for children of all ages. 

Gas pumps across the province saw a hike in cost recently, with many seeing a ten-cent or more increase during the weekend.

According to GasBuddy Petroleum Analyst Patrick DeHaan, the Canadian Prairies and the United States’ Midwest have seen gas prices increase due to a power outage at a major refinery near Chicago. 

The Muenster Seniors’ Centre was the beneficiary of a $1500 donation from the Muenster Facilities Foundation, one of the community’s Donor’s Choice options.  

A cheque for the amount was presented to representatives of the Seniors’ Centre Marguerite Cunningham and Cheryl Chapman.  

The next generation of Olympians may well be on the horizon.  

Sarah Loehr and Kaylee Bernhard of Muenster are heading to Royal Canadian Legion Track and Field Nationals in Calgary.  

They were selected for Team Saskatchewan after participating at the Saskatchewan Legion Track and Field Camp in early July. They, and some other area athletes, were sponsored to attend the initial camp by the local Humboldt Legion branch.  

Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) fourth annual Big Backyard BioBlitz is back for the August long weekend, encouraging everyone to go outside and document their surrounding nature.  

Whether you have a deep-rooted passion for nature, or just looking for a fun new outdoor activity, the Big Backyard Bio Blitz is open to all ages. You can enter as an individual or work together as a group.  

Inclusion is for everyone, and Futuristic Industries provides opportunities for people experiencing intellectual disabilities to participate fully as citizens of the community. 

Community plays a crucial role in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities, providing them with a sense of belonging, support, and opportunities for personal growth. For our individuals, community involvement is not just beneficial but essential for their overall well-being.