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Jacob Wassermann wins gold, now makes waves in competitive rowing

A dusting of snow over Saturday night put everyone in the mood for a Twinkle Tour on Sunday. The white stuff added the perfect adornment to the Village of Muenster’s Sunday night Twinkle tour, its fourth annual. 

2023 was an eventful year for the Humboldt area, and taking a look back, here are the top 5 stories of January 2023. 

Gordie Tentrees and friends wowed the crowd in Watson

The Humboldt Broncos put the cap on 2023 with a win at home over the Notre Dame Hounds on Saturday night.  

The Opposition New Democrats are weighing in on the breakdown in talks between the province’s teacher negotiators and the Government-Trustee bargaining team.  

Yesterday, Official Opposition Education Critic Matt Love responded to the Sask. Party government’s failure to secure a fair deal for Saskatchewan teachers, resulting in an impasse with the potential for future job action.   

Carlton Trail College celebrated 50 years of service alongside their annual student awards presentation at a special celebratory event held in Humboldt, SK on December 7, 2023. $79,900 in scholarships were distributed to 43 students in Carlton Trail College’s post-secondary programs of 12 weeks or longer.

In support of Carlton Trail College’s scholarship fund, two special announcements were also made on December 7, acknowledging the financial commitment of two of the College’s partners.

Humboldt Collegiate Institute and the HIT16 planning committee are preparing for a full weekend of basketball, starting on Thursday, December 14. 

Coaches, players, officials, evaluators, post-secondary representatives, and spectators are all invited to attend the games. 

The Humboldt Early Years Family Resource Centre (HEYFRC) was thrilled to launch Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library on Tuesday with a reading of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper, family literacy activities, and recognition of sponsors.  

Traffic check stops during Canada’s safe driving week, held from December 1-7 were a reminder that there is work to be done in making roadways safer. Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) consisting of municipal police forces and RCMP deployed check stops throughout the province. 

The bean-green not so meany and his pals checked into the Elizabeth for the afternoon on Sunday for the meet and greet.  

Dozens of kids and families lined up for a picture with the Grinch and a chance to meet Cindy Lou Who and long-suffering canine sidekick Max at the event. The Grinch was in fine form, and despite the gruff exterior, Grinchy welcomed everyone with a heart that grew several sizes with each child’s visit.