Blaine Weyland

Months of waiting is finally over as the Humboldt Broncos are set to begin the 2024-25 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) regular season on Saturday when they host the Notre Dame Hounds.  

After a season that ended in heartbreaking fashion with an overtime loss in Game 7 to the eventual league champion Melfort Mustangs, the green and gold will be looking to take the next step in the postseason.  

Thursday night’s matchup between the Wakaw Warrior and Shellbrook Aardvarks went deep into the night and the Warriors passing game went deep on several occasions on their way to a 62-32. 

Warriors quarterback Griffin LeBlanc and Ethan Lizotte were able to connect for five touchdowns over 200 yards on those scoring plays alone.  

A game that was originally scheduled to begin at 7:00, was pushed back to a 9:00 kickoff.  

The Canadian Football League playoffs are still six weeks away, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-7-1) are facing a must win game when they head to Calgary to meet the Stampeders (4-8-1). 

After beginning the season on top of the Western Division with a 5-1 start, the Roughriders have struggled, going winless in their last seven games. They now find themselves in third spot, three points back of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-6) and BC Lions (7-7). 

The Canadian Football League playoffs are still six weeks away, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders (5-7-1) are facing a must win game when they head to Calgary to meet the Stampeders (4-8-1). 

After beginning the season on top of the Western Division with a 5-1 start, the Roughriders have struggled, going winless in their last seven games. They now find themselves in third spot, three points back of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (7-6) and BC Lions (7-7). 

Lanigan’s Kayden Stroeder has been selected to represent Team Saskatchewan at the 2024 WHL Cup in Red Deer next month.  

The WHL Cup features the best 2009-born hockey players in western Canada, with teams from Saskatchewan, Alberta, Manitoba and British Columbia, giving the players to showcase their skills in front of scouts.  

Week 3 of high school football across the region gets underway on Thursday.  

In a game that you can listen to Bolt FM, Wakaw will host Shellbrook.  

Wakaw has started strong in 2024, picking up a pair of wins in their first two games with a pair of convincing wins. Shellbrook is 0-2, but were involved in a pair of close games, losing to Creighton by two, and were defeated by Hague by seven points.  

Local students interested in pursuing a career in nursing can now stay at home to pursue their professional goals.  

On Wednesday, St. Peters College and USask College of Nursing celebrated the first intake of Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) students in Muenster with a formal signing of the agreement.  

With this agreement, students have the chance to complete their undergraduate nursing degree without having to relocate.  

Coaching is a job that requires a lot of time and sometimes doesn't get the credit it deserves.  

The Coaching Association of Canada has recognized this week as National Coaches Week. 

Horizon School Division Administrator of Student Activities Brian Grest says it requires plenty of dedication to be a coach. 

Since 1792, the Old Farmer’s Almanac has been one of the most trusted sources of information on several subjects, especially weather forecasting.  

The Canadian edition of the Old Farmer’s Almanac is now on bookshelves, and it's forecasting a cold, snowy winter for central Saskatchewan.  

Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) Mohawk football players from the past are welcome back to Glenn Hall Park this Friday night.  

The current HCI Mohawks football team will host Delisle in the annual night game that will be played under the lights and serves as the program’s alumni game.