Blaine Weyland

A fresh batch of snow should be arriving in Humboldt on Friday. 

A clipper system in Northern Alberta will be making its way into Saskatchewan and will bring precipitation to the province.  

Chris Stammers, Meteorologist Environment Canada says some light snow will begin to fall in Humboldt in the afternoon, but the significant snow activity will occur during the evening, where we could 2-4 cm in total.  

There should be some big laughs at the St. Brieux Kin Club's Big Event this year. 

On Saturday, January 25 Mark Schweighardt and Lee Bells from LCD Productions will bring their Don't Mind Us Improv Comedy Show at the Community Hall. 

The duo’s show is an interactive show that promises to have the audience engaged and entertained throughout the night.  

Saturday night will mark an important date for the Verba Ukrainian Dance Club in Wakaw. 

They will be performing at the Rec Center as a part of the Ukrainian New Year celebrations. 

President Jasmine Draude the club will be performing along with a group from Saskatoon. The evening will include a meal, following the Ukranian dance performances, there will be an open dance with the Polka Dots. Raffle and door prizes will also be handed out during the evening.  

Hockey Saskatchewan announced the U15 players who have been selected to the Top 80 tournament on Wednesday.  

Here are the local players who have been selected: 

Cohen Kuntz-Goalie-Muenster 

Kohen Ruedig-Defenceman-Humboldt 
 
Kade Baert-Forward-Humboldt 
Kash Elke-Forward-Lanigan 
Jack Ellis-Forward-Bruno 
Anthony Schlachter-Forward-Humboldt 

The ODR (outdoor rink) is buzzing once again in Humboldt. 
 
Just before Christmas, work was completed for the outdoor rink at St. Dominic School. For the last decade, the rink at St. Dominic School has served as the primary outdoor rink for Humboldt since the closure of the rink located near Glenn Hall Park.  

Soon, a second facility, the Jacob Leicht Memorial Rink, located near the Uniplex inside of Centennial Park, will open in the city.  

Barrett Smith was lightning quick on the field for the Humboldt Collegiate Institue (HCI) Mohawks football team over the last four years. 

Now he will have the chance to be a member of the Thunder in the Queen City. 

During the Christmas holidays, Smith received a special gift, signing a commitment to Regina Thunder for the 2025 season.  

Long Lake Hockey League 

Friday, January 3 

Drake Canucks 4 Watrous Winterhawks 2 

Wadena Wildcats @ Foam Lake Flyers PPD 

Saturday, January 4 

Wynyard Monarchs 5 @ Lanigan Pirates 1 

Foam Lake Flyers 6 @ Leroy Braves 3 

Sunday, January 5 

Wadena Wildcats 3 Drake Canucks 0 

Twin Rivers Hockey League 

Saturday, January 4 

Before the Humboldt Broncos began 2025 on the ice, they were busy off the ice. 

On Friday night, the Broncos acquired 20-year-old goaltender Dazza Mitchell along with a 2025 draft pick from the Weyburn Red Wings in exchange for 19-year-old forward Josh Sale and 19-year-old goalie Ty Matonovich.  

Mitchell has appeared in 116 games with the Red Wings between 2021-24, registering 48 wins during that time.  

Long Lake Hockey League 

Friday, January 3 

Watrous Winterhawks @ Drake Canucks 8:00 

Wadena Wildcats @ Foam Lake Flyers 8:30 

Saturday, January 4 

Wynyard Monarchs @ Lanigan Pirates 7:00 

With a new year comes change. 

The Humboldt Broncos hope the change will reflect in a positive way as they kick off the 2025 portion of their schedule on Saturday, when they host the Kindersley Klippers. 

Heading into the weekend, the Broncos are on the edge of the playoff picture, holding down the final playoff spot in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) with 31 points, a slim two-point advantage over the La Ronge Ice Wolves.