Blaine Weyland

It’s the final weekend for AA minor hockey teams in Saskatchewan, with Provincial/League playoffs set to begin next week. 

The U18 AA Humboldt Broncos finish off their regular season with a pair of home games, on Friday night they host the West Central Wheat Kings at 7:15. The regular season finale is on Saturday at 5:00 with a rematch between the two teams. Humboldt is currently in 7th spot, but a pair of wins could move them up a couple of spots in the standings.  

Humboldt Broncos forward Maddox Amaral has found his next hockey home.  

The Nipissing University Lakers announced the commitment of the Komoka, ON product.  

This season, Amaral has 26 points (10G-16A) with the Broncos. Over his three seasons in Humboldt, the 20-year-old has collected 95 points (39G-56A) in 146 games in green and gold.  

The Humboldt Broncos were unable to move closer to a playoff spot on Wednesday as the Weyburn Red Wings picked up a 4-2 victory in Humboldt.  

With the loss, the Broncos remain in 7th place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) standings, trailing Battlefords by one point.  

Jerome Maharaj opened the scoring for Weyburn, capitalizing on a penalty shot.  

Provincial hockey playoffs are minor hockey teams around the region. 

In U18 ‘B’ Provincials, the Lanigan Pirates are trailing in their south semi-final series against the Carlyle Cougars after a home-ice last Friday. Game two is on Sunday afternoon in Carlyle.  

In U18 ‘C’ Provincials, Watrous Hawks meet the Naicam Vikings in the north semi-final, game one goes Friday in Watrous and then the two teams meet in Naicam on Saturday. 

As the deadline for contributing to your RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) for the 2024 tax year approaches, financial experts are urging individuals to take advantage of this opportunity to reduce their taxable income. The final date for contributions is coming up quickly on Monday, March 3.  

With the looming threats of tariffs from the United States, the Saskatchewan NDP have begun an interactive campaign focusing on the local economy. 

Carla Beck was in Saskatoon on Wednesday to launch the “Shop Local Shop Sask” campaign.  

With the injuries beginning to pile up recently, the Humboldt Broncos are limping towards the finish line of the regular season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). The good news is that the team could potentially cross a major checkpoint as soon as tonight. 

The Town of Wynyard recently announced their intention to build a new aquatic facility in the community. 

Last year, a major leak in the paddling pool forced the closure of the facility during the summer. After consulting with technicians, the town was told it would cost a minimum of $50,000 and that no crew would be available to work on the repairs until 2026. Following the repairs, a new liner would cost approximately $ 40,000.  

The Saskatchewan Government has introduced their latest measures to combat illicit fentanyl and methamphetamine production, transportation, trafficking and street use within the province.  

In a news release, the provincial government says these measures will provide tools to remove fentanyl and methamphetamine in communities along with prevention of street-level use to protect all residents. 

*Update*

Humboldt RCMP located Yeo at residence in Humboldt on Wednesday.

The 30-year-old will be making an appearance in Melfort Provincial Court tomorrow (February 27). 

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Melfort RCMP is asking the public’s assistance on the whereabouts of 30-year-old Tyrell Yeo.