Blaine Weyland

It seemed like yesterday the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) dropped the puck on the 2024-25 regular season. 

Tonight, the Humboldt Broncos will close out the regular season in Nipawin against the Hawks. The good news for the Broncos, their season will not conclude as they have clinched a playoff spot, where they finish remains undetermined.  

Senior Hockey League action is beginning to wind up around the province.  

In the Long Lake Hockey League, game two of championship finals is tonight in Drake as the Canucks host the Foam Lake Flyers. Drake leads the best of five series 1-0 after they picked up a 4-3 win in Foam Lake on Tuesday. Game three will take place in two weeks on Friday, March 28 in Foam Lake. 

March madness continues in Saskatchewan this weekend with High School Basketball Regionals across the province.  

The St. Brieux Crusaders will be hosting the 2A Boys and Girls Regionals with games on Friday and Saturday as both teams enter as the number one seed.  

Head Coach Ryan Trumbley said that both teams are carrying over the success they experienced last year. 

The provincial budget in Saskatchewan will be delivered on Wednesday, March 19. 

But on Tuesday, during the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities, the provincial government announced one aspect of the budget, with the details of the Municipal Revenue Sharing (MRS).  

Communities in the province will receive a record MRS, with $361.8 million, an increase of $21.5 million or 6.3 per cent from last year. 

On Tuesday, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) Convention began with an announcement from the Saskatchewan government about dealing with derelict buildings. 

The Saskatchewan Government announced that it will be developing a pilot framework allowing participating municipalities to work with volunteer fire departments to safely dispose of problem, municipal-owned structures for fire fighter training exercises. 

During Monday’s City Council Executive meeting, the monthly report for Protective Services was reported by Director Mike Kwasnica.  

In February, the Fire Department responded to six incidents within the city, including a pair of fire alarm responses.  

As well, they Fire Department attended four incidents in the area, including a vehicle fire, a structural fire, a two-vehicle motor vehicle collision and a single vehicle rollover.  

A drinking water advisory has been issued for residents on the 900 block of 9th Street in Humboldt.  

The advisory was issued following the repair of a water leak on Monday, March 10. 

Yellow notices have been issued to affected residents.  

The City of Humboldt apologizes for any inconvenience.  

With less than a week remaining in the regular season of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season, the playoff picture is still unsettled.  

What we do know is that the Melfort Mustangs will finish with the best record in the league and will have home-ice advantage throughout the playoffs.  

The Flin Flon Bombers will have the second seed in the playoffs. 

On Sunday, Mark Carney claimed the leadership position for the Federal Liberals and is set to become the next Prime Minister of Canada following a swearing in ceremony. 

Both the Saskatchewan Premier and opposition leader gave their reaction to the news. 

Humboldt Broncos goalie Dazza Mitchell was recognized by the SJHL as he was named the Canterra Seeds Saskatchewan Player of the Week. 

Mitchell was in the crease for Broncos game this weekend, as he made 26 saves on Saturday to help Humboldt clinch a playoff spot with a 4-1 victory over the Notre Dame Hounds.