Humboldt

Hospital lab visits just got easier for Humboldt and area residents with the launch of a new online booking system starting August 12.

“Residents in Humboldt and area will now be able to book their lab appointments online using the SHA Patient Booking System,” said Shaun Halford, Laboratory Supervisor for Humboldt and Area.

“The online booking system allows people to book their appointment at any time of day, from anywhere with internet access.”

Bolt Brain Buster:

What condiment was used for its medicinal qualities in the 1800s?    

Text your answers to the Humboldt Sobeys Talk and Text line 306-682-0107

Tune in to the morning show or check back tomorrow for the answer!

Answer: Ketchup

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) released an update on the wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan on Wednesday.  

As of 2:00 pm, there are 19 active wildfires in the province. Of those active wildfires, two are categorized, five are not contained, nine are ongoing assessments, and three are listed as protecting values. 

The Saskatchewan Government has announced the resumption of the ditch mowing and hay salvage program for the upcoming year. 

Key dates include:  

-Prior to and including July 8, landowners or lessees adjacent to a highway ditch have the first option to cut or bale hay. 

Earlier this week we found out the Humboldt Broncos will open the 2025-26 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) regular season with a home-and-home set against the Warman Wolverines.  

On Wednesday, the SJHL released the full league

A full listing of the Broncos games for the 2025-26 season can be found below.  

The situation regarding the disposition of the Humboldt Aerodrome (aka the airport) has become more fluid following discussions with regional partners, the City, potential investors, and user groups. 

Muenster author Brent Loehr has taken a creative leap into young adult fiction with his first full-length novel, “Memento Mori”, a coming-of-age story written for readers aged 12 to 16. The book blends diary entries with fictionalized scenes, creating a dynamic and emotionally resonant narrative for adolescent audiences. 

The move is finally on! 

This past weekend represented a momentous and very busy time for staff and volunteers at the Humboldt and District SPCA as the organization transported all its equipment, shelters and, of course, animals to its new location. 

May inflation figures showed marginal improvements in some of the Bank of Canada's closely watched price figures — a step in the right direction, some economists say, but likely not enough to convince the central bank to cut interest rates.

The annual pace of inflation held steady at 1.7 per cent last month as cooling shelter costs helped tame price pressures, Statistics Canada said Tuesday.

Exciting news that has been brewing for months now will become a reality in Lanigan.  

The sod turning ceremony to signal the beginning of construction of the new Daycare facility in the community will take place on Thursday night.  

Along with the sod turning ceremony, there will be a barbecue fundraiser with the proceeds going towards the new building.