Discover Humboldt Staff

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. 

The excitement around 3x3 basketball in Humboldt continues as the Humboldt Minor Basketball Association (HMBA) announces an upcoming pre-season camp with Saskatchewan basketball mainstay Paul Humbert. 

The player development camps go on Sundays starting October 6 through to November 27. 

The 3x3 game definitely experienced a boost with hometown player and Olympian Paige Crozon heightening the local profile. 

Road construction will continue in Humboldt with several streets being paved for the next three weeks.

This will include:

11th Street from 6th Avenue to 8th Avenue

4th Street from 8th Avenue to Ogilive Avenue

12th Street from 4th Avenue to 3rd Avenue

Barnes Crescent graveled area

12th Avenue from Stebbings Crescent to Lane West of 21st Street 

4th Avenue from the lane west of 10th to 14th Street

As well there will be some patch work done throughout the city

Check All the Boxes: Supporting Students, Teachers and Our Future in the 2024 Elections – highlights what Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation members are looking for from candidates and offers solutions for elected leaders to address these concerns 

There are three areas of concern from the Teacher Federation. They would like to see the restoration and maintain per-student funding, class size and complexity, and the growing concerns of classroom violence. 

The Saskatchewan government announced a new funding agreement with Saskatchewan Economic Development Alliance to support rural investment readiness. The provincial government will provide $225,000 as a part of the agreement.  

“Today’s investment by our government will help ensure that rural communities across the province are ready to attract new investment and benefit from Saskatchewan’s rapidly growing economy,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said in a release.