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The First Westminster Scouts Troups and members of the Humboldt Wildlife Federation teamed up on Saturday for an introduction to outdoor sports and the firing range at the new Education Centre on Highway 20 south. Young people from various age categories in the organization came out to try their hands at shooting, archery, slingshot shooting, and to gain appreciation for the natural world.  

A big baseball weekend for local teams. The East Central 18u AAA Dodgers split their double header on Sunday against the South East Twins. The Sox took the opener 5-2 but dropped the second game 13-7. In the opener, Marek Yeager opened the scoring when he doubled on a 3-0 count, and Adam Korte rocked a solo homer in the third. They're in Saskatoon tomorrow night to face the Diamondbacks. 

Students who apply to Carlton Trail College’s 2023-24 Continuing Care Assistant (CCA) program have a chance to have their tuition fully covered through a special promotional opportunity. 

“Individuals have until July 15 to apply and be accepted into a Carlton Trail College CCA program for the upcoming academic year to be eligible to have their tuition cost covered,” says Carlton Trail College in a release. 

CCA programs start in September and are offered at Carlton Trail College’s Humboldt, Punnichy, Wakaw, and Wynyard campuses.

The East Central 18U AAA Red Sox suffered a 6-2 loss to the Sask Five Giants in SPBL action on Wednesday night.

The Sox posted their two runs early, but watched the Giants respond quickly in the bottom of the first with 4 runs. The Giants notched another pair before rain halted play.

The Sox are back in action on Sunday at James Korte field with a double header against the South East Twins. Start time for game 1 is 12 noon. 

The Humboldt and District Hospital Foundation is looking for individuals to join the HDHF Board of Directors team. 

The Humboldt Fire Department responded to a call at 12:38 am on Thursday, June 1 reporting a fire at 607 10th Street. On arrival, firefighters saw flames emerging from a fourth story balcony of the Parkland Condominiums structure. The flames extended into the roof. 

Warman RCMP and Corman Park Police have been patrolling in the area around Hague as a stolen blue 2011 BMW 328XI station wagon was seen by an officer. The vehicle license plate is 701 MUH Saskatchewan.

The vehicle fled upon seeing the police and was last seen east bound on grid 785 from Hague. One male suspect was observed in the suspect.

Pokice are aksing anyone who sees this vehicle to call 310-RCMP or 911 in an emergency and report the vehicle's location.

Another close-to-home lottery winner proves it pays to play.  

Rosthern’s Jennifer Roth was prompted to check her LOTTO 6/49 ticket after finding out about another Saskatchewan winner. When Roth checked her April 29 draw ticket, she discovered she was $100,000 richer.  

“I read about a winner in Saskatchewan and thought, ‘Wouldn’t that be nice?’” she said while claiming her prize in Saskatoon. “It’s very nice!”  

Saskatchewan’s mining industry has been continuously ramping up over the past few years. Whether it's rare earth elements, uranium, or closer to the Humboldt area, potash, the industry is a key driver of economic well-being in the province.  

During Saskatchewan Mining Week, May 28 – June 3 as declared by the provincial government, it’s a chance to celebrate the accomplishment of those involved who keep the industry strong.  

On May 15, 2023, Hergott Electric Ltd. pleaded guilty in Saskatoon Provincial Court to one violation of The Occupational Health and Safety Regulations, 1996.

The company was fined for contravening clause 12(a) of the regulations (being an employer at a place of employment, fail to provide and maintain plant, systems of work and working environments that ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety and welfare at work of the employer's workers, resulting in the serious injury of a worker). One other charge was withdrawn.