Broncos look to spoil Wolverines’ historic debut

For the first time in the 21st century, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) will be adding a new team to the league with the Warman Wolverines. 

Standing in their way of a historic win will be the Humboldt Broncos as the Broncos will open the 2025-26 SJHL regular season with a home-and-home set against the Wolverines.  

Jacob Strizzi eyes title over trophies with Broncos

They don’t hand out player awards in the preseason in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). 

But if there was an Outstanding Player Award, there’s a good chance it would’ve gone to the Humboldt Broncos Jacob Strizzi.  

In his only two preseason games, Strizzi led the entire the league in goals (6), with a pair of hat-trick performances. 

Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP seek public's help following theft of lawn mower

 

The Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP are investigating a theft that occurred in Lanigan.

Sometime between the evening of September 10 and early morning of September 11, 2025, Unknown suspect(s) broke into a shed located in the community of Lanigan and made off with a Red 2022 Big Dog Zero Turn Lawn mower.

Jacob Leicht Memorial Outdoor Rink and Courts are a big hit in Humboldt

The Jacob Leicht Memorial Outdoor Rink and Courts have been a very popular spot in Humboldt this summer. 

Nestled on the south end of Centennial Park, near the Uniplex and ball diamonds, the facility includes courts for basketball, tennis and pickleball that can be used during the non-winter months.  

Director of Community and Leisure Services Mike Ulriksen says after the courts opened in May, there haven't been too many days where the courts were vacant. 

Weekend rivalry ends even: Broncos and Mustangs trade wins

The dress rehearsals are now over for the Humboldt Broncos. The next time they compete in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) action, it will count in the standings.

On the weekend, the Broncos wrapped up with the preseason with a weekend series against the Melfort Mustangs.

The home team prevailed in each contest with the Broncos winning on Friday and the Mustangs claiming the rematch on Saturday.

Jacob Strizzi led the way on Friday night with a natural hat-trick, as the Broncos shutout the Mustangs 4-0.

Charlie Tritt made 13 saves for the shutout.

Sask NDP plants to introduce legislation for public notice for emergency room closures

When the fall sitting begins at the Legislature next month in Regina, the opposition New Democrats are intending to introduce legislation about the public notifications for emergency room closures.  

The Sask NDP said on Wednesday, would require a formal public notification of all emergency room closures in the province after months of analysis and testimonials from people who were unable to access emergency healthcare in rural communities. 

31-year-old woman from Watrous area charged with sexual assault

A 31-year-old female in the Watrous area has been charged with sexual assault. 

Watrous RCMP received a report of sexual assault in July. 

Investigation determined an adult female sexually assaulted a teenaged male. Investigators engaged the Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit to assist.