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The Village of Pilger celebrated the opening of a new water treatment plant with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, September 21.  

The completion of the new plant marks a significant milestone for the village and its residents, made possible through funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP). The Government of Canada, the Government of Saskatchewan, and the Village of Pilger all played a crucial role in this project, investing a combined total of $426,000. 

On Saturday, September 21, St. Peter’s College celebrated its annual Awards Day with students, staff and special invited guests. The morning event, held in St. Peter’s College’s ornately decorated gym, saw recipients, donors, parents, faculty and some notable speakers gather for the ceremony and a wonderful catered lunch following. 

Week 3 featured games under the bright lights in high school football action.  

Thursday, September 19 

Wakaw 62 Shellbrook 32 

Southey 42 Wynyard 8 

Friday, September 20 

RCMP continues its investigation of a crash that occurred on September 20 on Highway 16 approximately 2 kilometres north of Dafoe. RCMP received the report of the collision at approximately 8:50 pm on September 20.  

Investigation determined a semi and truck collided. The driver and sole occupant of the truck was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. She has been identified as a 53-year-old female from north Vancouver, BC. Her family has been notified. 

The Humboldt and District Hospital Foundation were the grateful beneficiaries of a donation from Watrous Mainline Motors. The $20,000 donation to the Foundation will head directly to diagnostic and cardiac equipment in the Humboldt and District Hospital.  

“The donation could impact so many things,” says HDHF Director Lori Bunko. “We are in need of two ECG monitors right now. We’re upgrading to digital x-ray, and that’s going to provide immediate images to our ordering physicians, so they can pull it up right away on a screen.” 

Rainfall across the province over the last week has halted this year’s harvest, but despite the delay, producers have welcomed the rain in dry areas, improving the topsoil moisture.  

In the province, Harvest is currently 74 per cent complete, an increase of 13 per cent from last week.  

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