Humboldt RCMP investigating break and enter to storage lockers

Humboldt RCMP are asking the public’s assistance in identifying a pair of individuals and/or vehicle involved with mischief with a local business. 

On Monday, May 19 at around 1am, video surveillance places a dark coloured 4 door Ford hatchback car with no visible license plate and two occupants driving into a business compound on 4th Avenue, checking for easily accessible storage units.  

Three charged following a firearm discharged on James Smith Cree Nation

Three individuals have been charged following a firearm being discharged on the James Smith Cree Nation this past weekend. 

According to an RCMP investigation, it was determined that the suspects entered a residence sometime between 11:30 p.m. on Friday, May 16 and 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 and were armed with firearms and threatened residents, before discharging a firearm and injuring an adult male, and assaulted other adult occupants. 

Young angler reels in top honours with massive fish

One local girl’s big prize on the lake has led to some hardware on land. 

This past weekend, Alexis Klashinsky attended the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation Banquet in Balgonie.  

She received the 1st place award for catching the largest Pike in her age category (24 lb 10 oz). Klashinsky was able to reel in the fish during her family’s annual ice fishing trip at Tobin Lake in March of 2024.Alexis was 11 at the time when she reeled in the big prize. 

Alexis credits her family, especially her dad, Dayton for inspiring her love of the outdoors. 

Humboldt RCMP seeking information about a hit and run incident

Humboldt RCMP is asking help from the public in identifying a person or vehicle of interest in regard to a hit and run incident. 

On April 4th, a hit and run occurred to a parked vehicle at a business on the west end of Humboldt. 

Images of the individual are located below, the vehicle appears at the top of the story.

Election day in Canada

We will find out the results of the 45th general election in Canada later today. 

Leading up to the election, advance polls saw record numbers. 7,280,975 citizens utilized the advance polls, which was an increase from 5,852,391 in 2021. 

206,754 of those voters were from Saskatchewan.  

Inside of the Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek riding, 16,385 people used advance polls. 

SPSA expects average wildfire season

After a busy wildfire season last year, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is expecting an average one this year.  

The SPSA provided an update on what we could possibly expect this year.  

Vice-President of Operations Steve Roberts noted compared to this time last year, the number of wildfires is down. At this point last year, there were 34 wildfires while this year there are 23 wildfires, with all of them contained.  

Woman killed vehicle-pedestrian collision on Highway 11

A 35-year old woman was killed on Sunday night on Highway 11 near the junction of Highway 2 by Prince Albert after she was struck by a vehicle.

RCMP said they received multiple reports of a person in the middle of the highway which was followed up by a report of a pedestrian struck by an SUV.

The woman from Patuanak was declared deceased at the scene. 

The 65-year old female driver of the SUV and an adult female passenger from Saskatoon didn't receive any injuries. 

Roadways in the area were blocked off during the investigation but have since reopened. 

Red Wings storm past Broncos with three third period goals

The Humboldt Broncos lost control in their pursuit of sixth place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) standings, as they were defeated by the Weyburn Red Wings 3-2 on Tuesday night. 

After a scoreless first period, Rylan Hue opened the scoring for Humboldt, as the Broncos had a slim 1-0 going into the final period.