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Wintertime is an important and sacred time in Indigenous communities. In the cold winter months, it’s a time where traditional stories and teachings are shared. In that spirit, Indigenous Storytelling Month 2025 takes place from February 1-28.  

Library Services for Saskatchewan Aboriginal Peoples (LSSAP) has some excellent programming planned with partners like the Reid Thompson Library and City of Humboldt Cultural Services.  

Folks aged 55 and older thinking about getting into fitness or upping their routines can take advantage of a new program courtesy of Prairie Sky Collective.  

The Aging Actively 55+ Fitness Program offers a complete series of sixteen classes with four focuses for only $40 for all. All classes will take place in the Athletic Centre at Prairie Sky Collective, 606 9th Street in Humboldt.  

The Humboldt District Hospital Foundation was just one of the dozens of Saskatchewan service organizations to benefit from SaskTel's 2024 TelCare Donations. The total provincial donations amounted to nearly $189,000.  

"SaskTel's TelCare program showcases the spirit of community and generosity that defines Saskatchewan,” said Jeremy Harrison, Minister Responsible for SaskTel. “We are proud of SaskTel's ongoing commitment to supporting vital local initiatives and making a positive impact on Saskatchewan communities." 

Photos and story details may be graphic to some readers.

The morning of January 19 was a tragically life changing event for Sarah Vanthuyne of Watrous. The mother of two and entrepreneur running a mobile dog grooming business stepped outside in the morning to check on her dog grooming trailer when a propane tank exploded, igniting Sarah’s clothing and leaving her with severe burns.  

A Go Fund Me page has been set up to support the young woman who was airlifted to a Saskatoon hospital for medical treatment.  

2024 was a busy year for the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Enforcement Response Team (SERT).  

SERT includes Crime Reduction Teams (CRT), the Human Trafficking and Counter Exploitation Unit (HTCEU), Offender Management Unit (OMU), Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Teams (STRT) and Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Teams (WEST) – targets criminal groups and offenders who threaten the well-being of Saskatchewan people. 

Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP are seeking information on a pair of break-ins in Lanigan. 

The incidents occurred on Downing Street and in the 100 block of Hover Street. Both properties sustained damage, and cash was stolen in each case. 

It’s believed the break-ins happened sometime between 10:00 pm on January 7 and 8:00 am on January 8.  

The Wadena RCMP are asking the public's assistance in identifying a male suspect that broke into the Wadena Curling Rink on Friday, January 10.

A picture of the suspect can be found above.

If anyone has information, they're asked to contact the Wadena RCMP or Sask Crime Stoppers

With the extreme cold temperatures, it may be a good time to think about your summer plans. 

Sask Parks has announced their reservation schedule for this year, beginning on April 7 with seasonal campsites.  

From April 8 to 15, a staggered launch will take place with the provincial parks in Saskatchewan.  

• April 7: All parks with seasonal camp sites available.  

The biting winds didn’t stop the die-hard ice fishers of the region from gathering on Lenore Lake last Saturday, January 18 for the 15th Annual Lake Lenore Lions Fish Derby. The Derby was deemed a success by organizers who reported 371 sport fishers of all ages registering. The Derby has gained a stellar reputation bringing in anglers from the home region but also netting some from as far away as Alberta.  

BHP and Carlton Trail College have announced the launch of BHP Academy with the first group of trainees.  

13 trainees are already participating in on-site orientation at the Jansen mine site this week and will begin the classroom portion of BHP Potash Academy at Carlton Trail College in Humboldt on January 20. 

President and CEO of Carlton Trail College Amy Yeager says the working relationship between the College and BHP dates back over the last five years.