Humboldt

Isabelle Basset
October 13, 1921 – July 20, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Isabelle (nee Magus) Basset, 102 years, of Cudworth Nursing Home, announce her passing on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Isabelle was born on October 13, 1921 in Vonda, SK. She was the youngest child of Mytro and Maria and there were quite a few years between her and her other siblings. Her father passed away when she was still very young. Her mother later married Max Towstego and the family moved to the Peterson area.

Stephanie Ann Dosch
May 11, 1989 – July 19, 2024    

It is with very heavy hearts that the family of Stephanie Ann (nee Hoppe) Dosch 35 years of Saskatoon announce her passing on Friday, July 19, 2024.  Stephanie was born on May 11, 1989 to Wayne and Michele (nee Seidel) Hoppe in Humboldt. She obtained all of her education in Bruno.  Stephanie was very athletic and active in a variety of sports.  She received the award for best defenceman in Broomball.

U.S. President Joe Biden is stepping aside as the Democratic candidate in that country's November election and throwing his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris -- a Montreal-area high school graduate who spent several years in the city.

Here's what to know about her Canadian connections. 

Before she became America's first female, first Black, and first South Asian vice president-elect, Harris spent several years in Montreal, where she attended Westmount High School from 1978 to 1981.

There was a powerful word being repeated in the joyful Newfoundland community of New-Wes-Valley on Sunday: "Miracle."

Over and over, residents out walking or chatting to one another in local stores described the rescue of seven fishermen from the area who had somehow survived two days in a life-raft on the Atlantic ocean as nothing short of miraculous.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you for returning our men," Betty Lou Pollett told a crowd of hundreds at the end of a community parade held to celebrate the fishers' return.

Baseball Provincials got underway this weekend and some local teams were able to bring back some hardware.

The 11U AA Humboldt Dodgers claimed the Provincial title in the 11U AA Tier 1 Championship in Prince Albert.
Begining the weekend, the Dodgers went 2-1 in the round robin, with a 6-4 win on Friday against Weyburn and followed that with a 17-8 victory 
against Swift Current. 

On Saturday afternoon, the Dodgers were defeated by the Unity 16-12.

You can lend a helping hand for the upcoming Streetfest in Humboldt. 

The organizing committee needs volunteers throughout the event.  

Downtown BID President Alyssa Hergott says they need extra help for the setup, working at the Street Dance including scanning the tickets at the entry point, security and bartenders. 

One third through the Canadian Football League season is complete and the Saskatchewan Roughriders find themselves in first place of the CFL Western Division thanks to a 19-9 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Friday night.   

The Roughriders leapfrog the BC Lions on Sunday after BC was defeated by the Calgary Stampeders 25-24.  

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement.

Wildfire smoke is causing very poor air quality and reduced visibility which could fluctuate over short distances and can vary from hour to hour. 

A combination of the heat along with the poor air quality in the smoke can increase risk to your health.

The flame was lit yesterday in Lloydminster with the 2024 Sask. Summer Games getting underway.

From July 21st through 27th, over 2,000 athletes, coaches, managers, mission staff and officials, more than 800 local volunteers, and upwards of 5,000 visitors will gather in the Border City to experience the provincial multi-sport event and celebrate seven days of sport, culture, and community.

Here are the list of sports taking place throughout the week.

1st Half July 21-24

The East Central AAA 18U Red Sox ended off their regular season with a doubleheader against the Regina Wolfpack.  

Each team earned a win on Saturday, the Wolfpack took Game 1 4-3, while the Red Sox responded in Game 2 3-2.