Dates and locations for Advance Polls for 2024 Municipal Election in Humboldt

The City of Humboldt has announced the dates and locations for the Advance Polls for the 2024 Municipal Election.  

Friday November 1- St. Mary’s Villa (1109 13th Street)                                   10am-3pm 

Tuesday, November 5- Jubilee Hall (Humboldt Uniplex 619 7th Stree            1pm-9pm 

Broncos turn it around in weekend home and home against North Stars

It was a fast turnaround both in terms of time and performance for the Humboldt  Broncos this past weekend as they split their home and home against the  Battlefords North Stars.  

  

On Friday in the away game, the Broncos fell short in an 8-6 loss. Jacob Strizzi,  Gabreil Fillion and Josh Sale all pocketed a pair on the Broncos side, but the North  Stars took advantage of defensive gaps when they had to. 

  

Incredible turnout for Provincial Cross Country at Dixon

Well over 1000 athletes, coaches, parents and volunteers gathered in the hills north of Dixon for this year’s SHSAA Cross Country Provincial Meet hosted by the Carlton Trail Ski Club. 

It certainly isn’t the first time the trails have seen action as a cross-country venue, but its central location, challenging features, and volunteer support have made it one of the premier running courses for high school events.  

Official City of Humboldt Municipal Election Candidate Nomination List

On Wednesday, October 9, the nomination process of the 2024 City of Humboldt Municipal Election officially closed. As per Section 76 of Local Government Election Act, 2015, all candidates nominated had until October 10th at 4:00pm (24 hours after the close of nominations) to withdraw his or her nomination by filing with the returning officer a written statement to that effect. No withdrawals were received. 

Chamber of Commerce planning to host a pair of election forums

The Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce two upcoming All Candidates Forums, providing an opportunity for community members to engage with candidates in both provincial and municipal elections 

The Chamber will host a Provincial Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Humboldt Legion Hall. 

Spoiler free preview - Festival of Frights an undeniably spectacular spookfest

A scattering of Aurora, a foreboding half moon, eerie reflective lights - they are all contributors to the haunting feeling heading into the festival of frights. The festival opens up on Saturday, and Discover Humboldt had a special insiders preview peek at this year's bountiful boo-fest. 

Increased police presence near Whitewood following armed robbery

RCMP reported an increased police presence in the area of Whitewood on the Number 1 Highway. 

RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery in the vicinity of the community two hours east of Regina. Police advised that there are two suspects. They may be armed and should be considered dangerous.  

Vehicle rollover results in multiple drug and weapons charges

A vehicle rollover near Lemberg resulted in a major drug and firearms bust on October 4.  

Melville RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 22 west of Lemberg.  

An investigation determined that the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle by court order for which he was arrested.