Former Broncos Equipment Manager "Chico" Dhanjal wins Calder Cup championship with Abbotsford

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.  

Classroom of the Month: June 2025

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!"

City Council wrestles with concerns over proposed liquor store

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. 

Artist Tyler Dies brings symbolic sculpture to life at Original Humboldt

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.  

The fun and fantasy of Boldt Con returns to the Summer Sizzler

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.  

Fixing problems with Phoenix payroll system cost taxpayers $5.1 billion: official

A top federal official said fixing the payroll problems caused by Phoenix cost taxpayers more than $5 billion — and they'll keep paying extra to run two public service payroll platforms at once as Ottawa weans itself off the problem-plagued system.

Alex Benay, associate deputy minister at Public Services and Procurement Canada, said the alternative to running the Phoenix system in tandem with its replacement, Dayforce, would have been worse.

"The unfortunate situation is there's no easy path," he said. "This is the one that's going to impact employees the least."

Saskatchewan Crown corporations raise $510 million in consolidated net earnings

Saskatchewan's Crown corporations are reporting consolidated net earnings of $510 million for this year, slightly lower than last year.

Among the province's largest money-makers was Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan, bringing in $223 million.

Saskatchewan's big four — SaskPower, SaskTel, SaskEnergy and SGI Canada — raised $291 million before adjustments.

Consolidated net earnings were $578 million last year.

This year, the corporations will pay $240 million in dividends to the province's general revenue fund.

Be you and belong here with BBBS of Humboldt's Camp of I.G.N.I.T.E

Camps are a popular summer destination for children during the two-month break from school. Big Brothers and Big Sisters (BBBS) Humboldt is offering a camp for kids that will give them a chance to identify with themselves.  

There will be two series of camp I.G.N.I.T.E (Inspire Growth Nourish Imagine Thrive Empower) that will help inspire children from 10-14.  

'Like my big brother': Survivor of Banff rockfall says friend who died saved him

A survivor of a rockfall last week in Banff National Park is remembering his 33-year-old roommate, who didn't make it out alive from under the rubble, as a kind and generous friend.

Khaled Elgamal says Hamza Benhilal of Surrey, B.C., was one of two people who died after a slab of mountain gave way Thursday, raining rock down on hikers at Bow Glacier Falls, about 200 kilometres northwest of Calgary.