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Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty presented the King Charles III Coronation Medals to worthy individuals, including a pair of well-known local recipients, Reverend Al Hingley of Humboldt and Lanigan’s Brad Wilderman.  

Hingley is a retired United Church minister and tireless volunteer with various community organizations, not the least of which is the Legion Museum in downtown Humboldt. His passion for history has made him an invaluable resource in aspects of both local and national history.  

There’s still time to get in one more car bingo before the snow flies.  

Head to the Uniplex parking lot on Friday night for the Humboldt Broncos Car Bingo. The gate opens at 5:30 pm with the games starting at 6:15 sharp.  

The first 100 people out will receive a ticket to the home opener game on Saturday night against the Notre Dame Hounds. The 2024/2025 Bronco squad will be on hand for a meet and greet leading up to their big opening night of the regular season.  

Melfort RCMP are on the lookout for a male suspect and have charged one individual following a robbery on a residence in the RM of Spalding on Monday morning. 

The RCMP’s investigation found two males entered the residence with firearms and wearing masks and pointed the firearms at two people inside the residence. The adult males stole two firearms and electronics from the residence before leaving the area in a vehicle. No physical injuries were reported. 

The Horizon Central Athletic Association (HCAA) held their District Championships at the Humboldt Golf Course on Tuesday.  

The top four golfers in both the male and female category have advance to the SHSAA Provincial Championships at Goodsoil on Sept. 25/26.  

Here are the results

 

This week is National Legion Week. 

The Humboldt Royal Canadian Legion will be celebrating today with coffee and doughnuts at the Legion Clubroom from 1-3. 

While you are there, you can visit the GEO Memorial Wall and the Benson-Hingley Military Museum.

This will be the second official edition of National Legion Week. 

Which is designed to educate the work that local branches does in the community and the role branches play to serve and support our veterans. 

April 1 marked the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. 

The multi-talented Wilbur Sargunaraj will be returning to Humboldt and part of the Culture Week celebration. 

Sargunaraj was in Humboldt this past March with his touring “Exploring CQ” exhibit that looked at culture in a global context. Now, he is returning for three fun events hosted by Humboldt’s Cultural Services Department with funding provided by Culture Days through SaskCulture and Sask Lotteries.  

The grassroots level of the gridiron is about to hit the big stage.  

107.5 Bolt FM will be broadcasting four high school football games on air, showcasing some of the best young football players in the province.  

Coverage begins on Thursday, September 19, in six-man football action as the Wakaw Warriors host the Shellbrook Aardvarks. Opening kickoff is 7:00. So far this season, Wakaw has opened with a pair of victories.  

Craik RCMP along with emergency services have responded to a collision between two semis on Highway #2 approximately 1.5 km south of the Holdfast turnoff this morning around 9:30 am.

Both drivers were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. 

Northbound traffic in the area is down to one lane with delays expected. Motorists are asked to check the Highway Hotline for the latest status of the highway

The Saskatoon Police Service Collision Analyst Unit are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday night at the intersection of Highways 5 & 41.  

At approximately 7:20 pm, Saskatoon Police were notified of the collision. The initial information received was that it was a collision involving a truck and an SUV.  

Vehicle and firearm thefts have the Melfort RCMP on the lookout for those responsible.  

The break, enter and theft of firearms occurred a rural residence east of Naicam in the RM of Spalding.  

Suspect vehicles that could be involved include a white Buick Enclave, plate 432 JVG that was stolen out of Humboldt detachment. A second vehicle described as a white Dodge 3500 (1 ton), aluminum fuel tank and after market tail gate (custom flow). No plate is available.