Humboldt

In the latest update from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, there are currently 19 active wildfires in the province. Of those active fires, one is categorized as contained, five are not contained, 11 are ongoing assessment, and two are listed as protecting values.    

Four communities remain under evacuation orders, including East Trout Lake, as well as priority individuals from Creighton, Denare Beach and Cumberland House. The SPSA Recovery Task Team has started to meet with community leaders to review and discuss recovery efforts.  

The Liberal government will table a bill this fall introducing stricter bail conditions and sentencing for some crimes, particularly those involving organized crime, human trafficking, home invasion and car theft, Justice Minister Sean Fraser said in an interview.

"It's perhaps obvious, given the tenor around the criminal justice system, that reforms are in order," Fraser told The Canadian Press.

Bolt Brain Buster:

Which spice is derived from the Crocus flower and is one of the most expensive spices in the world?

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: Saffron 

The Canadian Meat Council is warning that the Liberal government’s legislation to ease the movement of goods and services within Canada could actually undermine red meat exports.

Lauren Martin, senior director of public affairs for the organization, says the bill is raising questions about whether it could lead the federal government to recognize provincial rules for inspecting meat processing facilities as equal to federal standards.

A former equipment manager of the Humboldt Broncos has added another championship to his résumé.  

Ramandeep “Chico” Dhanjal was on the bench with the Abbotsford Canucks of the American Hockey League (AHL) as they claimed the Calder Cup defeating the Charlotte Checkers in a thrilling six-game series on Monday night.  

The school year is winding down and we had one last delivery for Classroom of the Month!

The winners for June were at Bruno. We surprised the grade 1/2 classroom with a pizza lunch! 

The nomination stated:

"Mrs. D goes completely above and beyond for her class!! Teaching all those students the fundamentals of reading and writing. And also leading the school's Yes Team, which supports our school's milk program and soup kitchen!"

In Loving Memory of
Natalie Klimosko

Age: 
97 Years

Of:
Humboldt, SK

Passed Away:
June 23, 2025

Funeral Mass
Friday, June 27, 2025   10:00AM
St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church
Humboldt, SK

This notice placed courtesy of
Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home & Crematorium
Phone: 682-1622

Humboldt City Council contended with a discretionary use permit for a new liquor outlet, as it acknowledged that not all residents within its immediate area are happy with the notion. 

At the regular council meeting on Monday, June 23, Council addressed an application for the operation of a liquor store in two eastern most units of Humboldt Commons on 8th Avenue. The immediate business district already houses a vape store, a cannabis store and a hotel with an off-sale liquor outlet. 

The public was invited to a walking visit at the Original Humboldt site just west of the city on Monday, June 23 to see, for the first time, an intricate and evocative large scale metal sculpture created by local artist Tyler Dies.  

The sculpture rests on top of a small knoll at the site as a last tribute to the land, all people who settled on it, and the spirit of Reconciliation that is ongoing in the country.  

Boldt Con, Humboldt’s own comics and related media convention, has remained a popular part of the Humboldt Summer Sizzler. This year promises another great display of Canadian and international comics goodness, along with a cast of pop culture curio creators and the ever-popular cos players with new and stunning characters and getup to marvel at.