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Melfort RCMP are on the lookout for a male suspect and have charged one individual following a robbery on a residence in the RM of Spalding on Monday morning. 

The RCMP’s investigation found two males entered the residence with firearms and wearing masks and pointed the firearms at two people inside the residence. The adult males stole two firearms and electronics from the residence before leaving the area in a vehicle. No physical injuries were reported. 

The Horizon Central Athletic Association (HCAA) held their District Championships at the Humboldt Golf Course on Tuesday.  

The top four golfers in both the male and female category have advance to the SHSAA Provincial Championships at Goodsoil on Sept. 25/26.  

Here are the results

 

This week is National Legion Week. 

The Humboldt Royal Canadian Legion will be celebrating today with coffee and doughnuts at the Legion Clubroom from 1-3. 

While you are there, you can visit the GEO Memorial Wall and the Benson-Hingley Military Museum.

This will be the second official edition of National Legion Week. 

Which is designed to educate the work that local branches does in the community and the role branches play to serve and support our veterans. 

April 1 marked the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. 

The multi-talented Wilbur Sargunaraj will be returning to Humboldt and part of the Culture Week celebration. 

Sargunaraj was in Humboldt this past March with his touring “Exploring CQ” exhibit that looked at culture in a global context. Now, he is returning for three fun events hosted by Humboldt’s Cultural Services Department with funding provided by Culture Days through SaskCulture and Sask Lotteries.  

The grassroots level of the gridiron is about to hit the big stage.  

107.5 Bolt FM will be broadcasting four high school football games on air, showcasing some of the best young football players in the province.  

Coverage begins on Thursday, September 19, in six-man football action as the Wakaw Warriors host the Shellbrook Aardvarks. Opening kickoff is 7:00. So far this season, Wakaw has opened with a pair of victories.  

Craik RCMP along with emergency services have responded to a collision between two semis on Highway #2 approximately 1.5 km south of the Holdfast turnoff this morning around 9:30 am.

Both drivers were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Northbound traffic in the area is down to one lane with delays expected. Motorists are asked to check the Highway Hotline for the latest status of the highway

The Saskatoon Police Service Collision Analyst Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday night at the intersection of Highways 5 & 41.  

At approximately 7:20 pm, Saskatoon Police were notified of the collision. The initial information received was that it was a collision involving a truck and an SUV.  

Vehicle and firearm thefts have the Melfort RCMP on the lookout for those responsible.  

The break, enter and theft of firearms occurred a rural residence east of Naicam in the RM of Spalding.  

Suspect vehicles that could be involved include a white Buick Enclave, plate 432 JVG that was stolen out of Humboldt detachment. A second vehicle described as a white Dodge 3500 (1 ton), aluminum fuel tank and after market tail gate (custom flow). No plate is available.  

While waiting for a new physician to arrive later this fall, the virtual physician program is now in use at the Kelvington Area and Hospital as an interim measure.

The virtual physician program is a temporary order that helps sustain and support access to emergency health services while the Saskatchewan Health Authority continues work to stabilize health human resources, particularly in rural and remote communities.

Nursing staff have remote access to a doctor with the program, with the use of the Healthline 811 technology. 

If you can squeeze a last kilometre or two out of your gas tank, you'll be set up for Fuel Good Day tomorrow.

When you fill up your tank on Sept. 17, 2024 at a participating Co-op Gas Bar in Western Canada, Co-op will donate a minimum of five cents per litre of fuel purchased to a local registered charity or non-profit organization.

In Humboldt, proceeds go to St. Augustine School to support their reading programs. 

Pull into your local Co-op gas outlet on Tuesday and see your vehicle and your dollars go farther.