Blaine Weyland

It’s going to be a big weekend for the beautiful game in Humboldt. 

The Sask Cup Rural Championships (formerly Provincial Championships) will take place at Glenn Hall Park and the football field at Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) with competition in the U9, U11, U13, U15, U17, and U19 divisions.  

Melfort RCMP are attempting to locate 30-year-old Jasmine Head of James Smith Cree Nation. She also goes by the name ‘Jazmyne Head’.   

She is wanted on a warrant by Melfort RCMP for firearms charges. These charges were laid in relation to a November 2024 investigation.   

Jasmine Head is described as:  

Saskatchewan RCMP's Prince Albert General Investigation Section (GIS) is trying to gather information about a fatal pedestrian collision that occurred early this morning 
on Highway #11 just south of MacDowall.

The preliminary investigation has determined that the male victim had injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle. It's believed the incident occurred in the southbound lanes.

Prince Albert's General Investigation Section believe the vehicle was a black Jeep which likely has damage to its front end. 

Along with the beginning of summer, the May long weekend is the starting point for construction season on Saskatchewan highways.  

"Road and utility workers, first responders, tow truck operators and many other are all working for you on and near our highways, streets and roads," Highways Minister David Marit said. "We ask all motorists to slow down, follow the signs and respect flag persons no matter where their summer travels take them. We want everyone to get home safely." 

The Humboldt Broncos have announced the commitment of 2007-born defenceman Charlie Nameth for the upcoming 2025-26 season.  

A product of Southey, Nameth spent the past season with the Moose Jaw Warriors U18 AAA squad finishing with 33 points (5G-28A), which doubled his total of 16 points the prior campaign.  

Starting on Tuesday (May 20) you may notice a bus that will be taking residency inside of the parking lot in at Canalta Hotel in Humboldt.  

It’s Mammography Bus run by the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. The mobile unit travels around to the province every second year to 42 different stops every second year and provides screening mammography to women 47 and older that are not having any breast symptoms. If women are having breast symptoms, they should be meeting with their healthcare provider. 

The Victoria Day long weekend usually signals the beginning of summer with many people hitting the lake for the first time for the year or planting their garden. But after a warm start to the month of May, the cooler temperatures will continue over the next few days.  

Stephen Berg, Meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada says it temperatures could dip down below 0 on both Friday and Saturday.   

Along with the beginning of summer, the May long weekend is the starting point for construction season on Saskatchewan highways.  

"Road and utility workers, first responders, tow truck operators and many other are all working for you on and near our highways, streets and roads," Highways Minister David Marit said. "We ask all motorists to slow down, follow the signs and respect flag persons no matter where their summer travels take them. We want everyone to get home safely." 

The East Central 18U AA Red Sox were defeated by the Sask Five Giants 5-1 in Wednesday’s action of the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League. 

The Giants picked up runs in the second and third innings before busting the score wide open scoring three runs in the fifth inning.  

On the other side, the Red Sox scored their lone run in the sixth inning off the bat of Cole Gallant.  

The Ministry of Agriculture has released the latest Crop Report for the province between May 6 to May 12. 

Throughout the entire province, 49 per cent of the crop has been seeded with the southwest region leading the way with 76 per cent completed.