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The whopping 900 pound pumpkin that took the top prize at this year’s Pilger Pumpkin Fest pretty much needed its own area code. Carving this one would have required a chain saw and a drill press and would have left the owner with a mighty fine pet shelter or garden shed. 

On September 29, Wakaw/Hoodoo Fire and Rescue received a call about a structure fire 25 km northwest of Wakaw. 

Cudworth/Hoodoo Fire Rescue and the One Arrow Fire Department were dispatched immediately to assist in the response. 

Three engines and two tankers responded to the scene, and upon arrival, the structure was fully engulfed. 

Fire crews performed a defensive attack on the structure, and a stationary water supply was set up on the scene with tankers shuttling water. 

A trio of organizations worked together to make the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation a time for thoughtful reflection. It was also a time to share music, share culture and come to a deeper understanding of truth for the lives of residential school survivors. 

Paramedics in central Saskatchewan have a new place to call home. 

A release from the Saskatchewan Health Authority states that on the south-east corner of the Watrous District Health Complex, a new Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) emergency medical services (EMS) base has been constructed after nearly a year of planning, hard work and community support.

The Humboldt and District Food Bank will be one of the beneficiaries from the food drive held this summer by the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation in concert with the Food Banks of Saskatchewan. 

The HCAA Cross Country pre-districts were held yesterday at the Carlton Trail Ski Club grounds near Dixon.  

The top 20 finishers in each category, plus runners who are awarded an entry due to special circumstances will be participating in the District Championships slated for next Thursday at the Ski Club. 

In team results, Wynyard Comp came out on top followed by St. Brieux and Annaheim.  

At the Humboldt Hammerheads awards night, coach Leisl Lefebvre expressed gratitude towards the parents for their unwavering support, from driving swimmers to practices to cheering at meets. The swimmers were also commended for their dedication and willingness to try new races, highlighting the unique balance between individual pursuits and team spirit in speed swimming. 

The SGI Traffic Safety Spotlight for August was fixed once again on distracted driving. The Crown insurer reports in its latest release that the Regina Police Force have a valuable asset in catching those who aren’t paying attention behind the wheel.  

There’s nothing like a kitchen concert, complete with a couple hands of cards on the go, some classic Saskatchewan stubbies and mugs for the cowboy coffee. That’s exactly the ambience the audience was treated to when Zachary Lucky and Richard Inman rolled into the Watson and District Museum on Sunday night.  

Students, faculty, family and friends gathered at St. Peter’s College on Saturday morning for their annual Awards Celebration and Luncheon. This year new and returning students benefitted from the scholarship, awards and bursary program to the tune of over $100,000. The awards recognized not only academic merit, but excellence in many endeavours including commitment to community service.