Discover Humboldt Staff

The Humboldt 15U Dodgers had another strong showing this past Saturday with stellar pitching efforts by Michael Moorman, Rowan Schindelka, Kruze Craven and Camden Suchan as they downed the Battlefords Beavers in both games of a double header. Both games were close affairs as the Dodgers took the first game 3-2 and the second 8-7 

The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding residents that it is that time of the year to be bear aware. 

Black bears can be found throughout the province, and are most commonly spotted in northern Saskatchewan forests, but their range extends southward into the aspen parkland and into other areas including the Touchwood Hills, the Qu'Appelle Valley, and the South Saskatchewan River Valley. 

Humboldt Broncos fans have a chance to pick up their 2023 - 2024 at last year’s prices during the month of June. Stop by the Broncos Office at the Uniplex Monday to Friday from 10 am until 3 pm, and if you do it in June, you’ll get your season ticket at last year’s prices of:

• Adult: $350

• Youth: $230

• Child: $115

• Under 5:  Free

For those interested in archaeology, natural history and Indigenous culture, an exciting opportunity is coming up in June. 

The City of Humboldt Department of Cultural Services, in partnership with Saskatchewan Archaeological Society, will present a flintknapping workshop at Original Humboldt on Saturday, June 24. This is an opportunity to learn the basics of flintknapping – the art of stone tool making. 

RCMP has provided an update and says the suspect was located with the assistance of Police Dog Services and officers from Craik, Watrous, Lumsden, and Traffic Services.

The stolen vehicle has also been recovered. 

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RCMP is on the lookout for a suspect walking on Highway 2 north of Penzance trying to flag down a ride. 

RCMP says the suspect is wearing a black Adidas tracksuit, has neck tattoos, and is about 6’1”. 

Humboldt and Lanigan RCMP officers want area residents and businesses to be wary of American currency circulating in the region. The detachments are responding to an increased number of complaints where suspects are using counterfeit U.S. currency for purchases.

Humboldt Broncos fans have a chance to pick up their 2023 - 2024 at last year’s prices during the month of June. Stop by the Broncos Office at the Uniplex Monday to Friday from 10 am until 3 pm, and if you do it in June, you’ll get your season ticket at last year’s prices of:

• Adult: $350

• Youth: $230

• Child: $115

• Under 5:  Free

During the online auction of retail liquor sale licenses, Humboldt was among the communities where bidders picked up the permit to vend liquor. Now, the Humboldt bid is among the 10 out of 35 where the deals have fallen through. 

The government confirmed to CTV News that those deals struck for the licenses have been abandoned. The auction came as Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) wound down its retail operations in the province. 

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced an investment of $134,000 in a new victim witness specialist and part-time administrative support for Melfort and surrounding areas. 

This investment increases the total investment in the provincial Victim/Witness Services program from $656,000 in 2022-23 to $790,000 this year.

With the Victoria Day long weekend on the horizon, the Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association (SATVA) wants to remind everyone to ride safe and ride smart his weekend and all summer long. 

“We know lots of people will be out riding on the May long weekend, which makes safety even more important,” said SATVA General Manager John Meed. “Keeping these precautions in mind will allow everyone to have a safe and enjoyable time.” 

A few tips SATVA wants people to remember are: