Blaine Weyland

At the end of the week, the packed mountains of snow should melt into a flowing river, but it might be a good idea to keep the snow shovel handy.  

Temperatures are below the seasonal average to start off the week, as we will be hovering around the zero-degree mark for the next couple of days, but Environment and Climate Change Canada’s Justin Shelley says it will get warmer by the weekend. 

The 2024-25 HCAA District Archery Championships took place at the Watson School. 

Six individual and two teams claimed championships.  

Here are the results:  

*Update*

The stolen green truck has been recovered. 

Melfort are still asking the public for information about the blue truck.

You can report information to 310-RCMP or submit a tip to Saskatchewan Crimestoppers

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In case you missed it, here are the winners of the 2025 Humboldt Broncos Winner's Choice Lottery

Grand Prize – $100,000 or Winners Choice of  1 of 3 Truck Packages

Winner – Jack Gibney
City – Drake
Ticket # – HB2-102479
Purchased – In Person

50/50 Prize – Total Jackpot = $100,525
Winner takes home – $50,262.50

Winner – Murray Lopinski
City – Cudworth
Ticket # – H53-209149
Purchased – In Person

The City of Humboldt has proclaimed “2017-18 Humboldt Broncos Day” to honour the lives lost and the ongoing effects felt by those affected from the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos tragedy. 

Citizens are encouraged to take a moment on April 6th at 4:50 pm, the approximate time of the tragedy, to reflect and honour the memory of those lost.  

The glitz and glamour you would see on Broadway will be present in Leroy tonight as the Leroy School presents Aladdin Jr.  

A lot of work has gone into the production, says Director Danielle Bilodeau who teaches at Leroy School. She says after a decision was made to go ahead with the performance in September, inside of the PAA (Practical Applied Art) classes, students would spend an hour every second day working on set design, costume design, practicing choreography and music.  

Preparations for next season have already begun for the Humboldt Broncos.  

On Wednesday, the Broncos announced the commitment of 2007-born forward Avery Lowe for the upcoming 2025-26 season.  

A product of Delta BC, Lowe recently completed his second season with the Valley West Giants U18 AAA program where he collected 56 points (30G-26A) in 36 games.  

Melfort RCMP are investigating an incident with a suspect making a fraudulent payment to a business in Kinistino.  

On January 8, an unknown male purchased a large order of tools from a business as he presented himself as an employee of a construction company. Credit cards used by the suspect were previously stolen as the payments were later rejected. It was later determined that the construction company is not a real business operating in the province. 

To help raise awareness about asbestos, this week has been recognized as Global Asbestos Awareness Week (April 1-7) . 

Asbestos was commonly used until the late 1990s and is a naturally occurring fibrous material. Products that contain asbestos are dispersed into the air, the tiny fibres are released into the air, which could be trapped in your lungs and remain in your system for many years. Over time, the fibres could expand leading to serious health problems.  

The Humboldt Broncos left it all on the ice in their final matchup against the Flin Flon Bombers. But in the end, it was not enough as the Bombers blanked the Broncos 5-0 on Monday night, winning the best of seven series 4-2.  

Humboldt’s season came to an end without a goal in their final two games.  

It was a close contest in the opening 20 minutes, with the Bombers holding a slight 17-12 advantage on the shot clock with opportunities on both sides to open the scoring.