Humboldt

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew have been killed in a cycling collision according to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets.

According to reports, the collision happened around 8:30 p.m. EDT on Pennsville Auburn Road near Stumpy Lane in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.

A little overnight rain put a damper on harvest proceeding, but not on the spirits of everyone at the Parker Farm. Adam Parker and his family were the winners in this week’s Meal in the Field.  

The family gathered for an afternoon burger bar meal on Thursday as they waited for the crops to dry out from the previous night’s four-tenth's rainfall.  

The Humboldt Stingrays water polo team is thrilled to announce that registration for the upcoming season is now open to the public.  

Entering their second year, the Stingrays are eager to welcome both new and returning athletes to the pool. The coaching staff is excited to kick off the season, which officially begins on October 3rd.  

Practices are Thursdays and Sundays from 5-6pm.  

Redemption is on the minds of the Winston High School Wildcats football team in Watrous as they begin the 2024 season.  

The Wildcats provincial championship hopes were dashed in the 2A 6-Man Provincial Final last year against Clavet.  

Last week, the team began practicing ahead of their first game in Assiniboia on Friday, September 5. 

The Bruno Merchants are competing in the 2024 National Mens Fast Pitch Championships in Saskatoon at the Gordie Howe Complex this week.

Bruno's record at the tournament dropped to 0-2 on Thursday afternoon following a 16-0 loss to the Bear Creek Express.

Howard Duane Lees
September 8, 1955 – August 28, 2024

The peaceful passing of Howard Duane Lees, 68 years of Humboldt, occurred on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Lanigan Hospital. Howard was born on September 8, 1955, to Lloyd and Doreen (nee Leland) Lees at Wainwright, AB. He obtained his education at the Weldon, Beatty and Melfort schools.

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan is calling for an immediate review of the Canadian Grain Commission's bonding and licensing system to better safeguard producers.

At 11:59 on August 27, 2024 the Canadian Grain Commission revoked the grain dealer license for Purely Canada Foods and its grain operations in Saskatchewan. Farmers in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta that may have unpaid deliveries with the company should contact the CGC immediately.

Fall grazing management can really ‘set the stage’ for next year’s perennial pastures. It is important to leave sufficient carry-over (litter) on pastures prior to the upcoming winter months. As much as it is tempting, overgrazing pastures in the fall period is not worth the loss of production in subsequent grazing seasons.

Saskatchewan RCMP made an arrest on Monday in connection to a series of hay bale and grass fires that occurred in the Unity/Macklin RCMP area. 

Cpl. Christopher Neufeld of Unity RCMP says they responded to over 15 reports of deliberately set hay bale and grass fires within the last month.

Unity RCMP and the Macklin Fire Department responded and worked together on the investigation.

Evidence and surveillance video from a bale fire resulted in the arrest of 25-year-old Logan Sieben from Macklin on Monday.

Saskatchewan’s Distance Learning Centre continues to expand course offerings to students in a wide range of interests and work outcomes. Sask DLC and Tourism Saskatchewan are signing an agreement to provide courses to allow students to learn about the tourism industry.  

Part of the course content will deal with customer service, event organization and community engagement, says a release from the Government of Saskatchewan.