Music with Ian Elliot delight Festival of Wreaths visitors

The Festival of Wreaths continued this weekend, and Saturday patrons had an extra treat as Humboldt pianist and composer Ian Eliot stopped by to tickle the keys. While bidders browsed, they enjoyed the wide range of Elliot’s talents. From contemporary pieces to time honoured classics and even the challenging themes of Vince Guaraldi’s heralded soundtrack to “A Charlie Brown Christmas,” Ian covered the best with his own style. 

Santa watch is on at the Humboldt and District Museum

'Tis the season for the jolly red elf to make appearances through communities in the area, and one of his regular stops will be the Humboldt and District Museum.

The Museum elves say that when Santa's in the house, you are welcome to take your own photograph with Santa inside the Museum. There is no official photographer, and no appointments are necessary.  

Santa will be at the Museum Saturday afternoons from 1:30 – 4:00 pm on December 2, December 9, and December 16 as well as Wednesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. 

RCMP investigate stolen "Hog" lights in Englefeld

Humboldt/ Lanigan RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects involved in multiple thefts of decorative lights in the Town of Englefeld. 

The thefts reportedly occurred sometime between the commencement of this year's “hog” fest in July 2023 and November 17, 2023. 

RCMP believes that the thieves either used a ladder or an extendable pole to knock the lights down. Each light is custom-made and is owned by the Town of Englefeld. 

Humboldt and Lanigan RCMP say this is still under investigation. 

Punnichy RCMP seek help locating missing person

Punnichy Detachment is seeking the public's assistance in locating Jacqueline Hunter who was reported missing from George Gordon First Nation.

Jacqueline Hunter was last seen on 11-18-2023 03:00 PM. November 18, 2023 at 3:00 pm. She is described as 5'3", 180 lbs., female. No clothing description was provided.

If you have information related to this missing person advisory please call 310-RCMP.

Broncos fall in weekend matchups with Flin Flon

The Humboldt Bronco fell in its pair of games against the Flin Flon Bombers this weekend on the road.

On Friday night, Humboldt started with their trademark game opener courtesy of an unassisted effort by Marik Mamic. After that it was all Flin Flon with a flurry of five unanswered goals to take the Friday night affair 5-1.

In Saturday's game, it was a 5-2 result in favour of the Bombers.  Maddox Amaral and Chase Cooke were the goal scorers in the second and third periods.