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Kids have a way to stay active, learn about nutrition and challenge themselves while picking up on life-long healthy habits. “Wellness Warriors” takes place on Thursday, August 1 in Civic Park in Humboldt.  

“Enjoy games, a scavenger hunt, an obstacle course and more,” says Cultural Services Director Jennifer Fitzpatrick. 

The program runs from 10:00 – 11:30 am and is suitable for ages 8 to 13.  

The City of Humboldt has announced that beginning on Monday, the section of 12th Ave between Stebbings Crescent and the lane west of 21st Street will be closed due to construction. 

Work is expected to take 2-3 weeks to complete. 

The City of Humboldt apologizes any inconvenience that this closure may cause. 

Administration from the resort village of Manitou Beach has announced an immediate fire ban for the community. No fire pits or outdoor burning of any kind is permitted. 

The village has asked that people who have outdoor water hoses leave them connected and ready for use if needed.

The fire ban comes as the Saskatchewan Public Safety agency indicates that much of the southern part of the province has been placed in the extreme category under the current fire weather index. 

On Sunday, July 21, Prince Albert RCMP received reported a suspicious vehicle in the RM of Garden River.  

Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle on Highway #302 and attempted a vehicle stop. The vehicle did not stop and fled towards Prince Albert. Officers did not pursue the vehicle due to safety reasons. 

Heat warnings are back on in central Saskatchewan and much of the prairies. Those warnings, issued by Environment Canada, are expected to be in place for the next couple of days as the high-pressure ridge re-establishes itself and draws warm air into the region.  

A series of interpretive panels were unveiled at Government House on Monday, July 22. The panels add additional information and context to the content addressing Saskatchewan’s tragic history of residential schools. 

Metal silhouettes, crafted by Indigenous owned business Pro Metal Industries, depict children, who were the focus of surrounding much of the residential school tragedy.  

The U15A East Central Wolverines are competing in Softball Saskatchewan U15A Provincials in Prince Albert this weekend.

On Friday they play against the Saskatoon Lasers at 10:30 am.

On Saturday, they face the Regina Royals Elite at 9:30am and the Moose Jaw Ice at 5:30pm.

The top 3 teams at Provincials advance to the Canadian Championships in Quebec in the middle of August.

The 4th and 5th place teams advance to Westerns in Battleford at the beginning of August.

There are 17 teams competing for the top spots this year at U15A Provincials.

There has been a major water main break effecting Jubilee Dr and Centennial Cres in Humboldt.

As a result, the water will be shut off at 6:00pm.

The City of Humboldt apologizes for the inconvenience.

The Humboldt RCMP is asking the public’s assistance in identifying an individual responsible for a theft that occurred in the 2000 block of 8th Avenue in Humboldt.  

On Monday, July 15, the Humboldt RCMP received a complaint that a theft occurred at a business in the city. The incident occurred at approximately 9:10 pm, with numerous items stolen. Attached in the article is a photograph of a person of interest in the investigation.  

Twenty-two community and municipal projects can proceed thanks to the new round of funding through the Targeted Sector Support initiative. Funding through the Municipal Revenue Sharing Program, directed via the TSS, will see $620,000 earmarked from the $1.5 million annual allotment.