Humboldt

The Federal Court has approved a multi-billion-dollar class-action settlement for people who suffered abuse at federally run 'Indian hospitals' following out-of-court negotiations between Ottawa and Indigenous survivors.

The federal government ran 33 such hospitals between 1936 and 1981. The total compensation amount is expected to be between $3 billion and $5.3 billion.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said Thursday that a 49-year-old Canadian has died while in its custody.

A detainee death notice from the agency, commonly known as ICE, said that Johnny Noviello was pronounced dead by the Miami Fire Rescue Department at 1:36 p.m. on June 23.

The agency said he was found unresponsive at 12:54 p.m. at a federal detention centre where he was being held pending deportation proceedings. Medical staff attempted CPR and defibrillation but were unsuccessful, the agency said.

It was a celebration of both the past and the future on Thursday afternoon at Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI) with their 50th Anniversary celebrations.  

The day included demonstrations of some of the tests that have been done at PAMI over the years, an open house, tours and some food trucks.  

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Which country drinks the most coffee per capita?    

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

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Josephine Wakelam

Of: LeRoy, Saskatchewan

Passed Away On:
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Age: 84 Years

A Private Family Service will be held at a later date.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral & Cremation Services - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114) 

The Humboldt Hammerheads enjoyed a successful weekend at a pair of swim meets.  

On Saturday, three swimmers from the Hammerheads competed at the Mintenko Summerfest Swim Meet in Moose Jaw with each swimmer leaving the event with a medal.  

The following day, 34 swimmers from the Hammerheads travelled to Regina and it was another strong showing for the Hammerheads. Swimmers that finished on the podium included:

The Humboldt Legion Hall was packed on Wednesday night for a celebration of 40 years of excellence in innovation and business mentorship. Sagehill Community Futures celebrated the milestone along with its provincial and national umbrella organizations.  

Members, the regional business community, dignitaries and representatives of various agencies were on hand for the banquet and presentations, which included Sagehill’s Annual General Meeting.  

After over three decades of shaping lives in the classroom and on the field, David Rowe, a long-standing teacher and coach at Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI), is retiring at the end of the school year. Widely regarded as a master teacher and a cornerstone of the HCI community, Rowe leaves behind a legacy defined by leadership, mentorship, and unwavering support for students. His contributions is the athletic realm were recognized with the Saskatchewan High School Athletic Associations Service Award.  

It’s been a turbulent year for the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce, but at its AGM, Board Chair Joe Von Doellen said that the organization has emerged with a renewed focus. Members gathered at the Canalta Hotel on Wednesday, June 25 for a recap of the year’s business.  

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.