BHP approves C$6.4 billion for stage two of the Jansen potash project

BHP today announced the approval of an investment of C$6.4 billion for Stage 2 of the Jansen potash project (Jansen Stage 2), doubling BHP’s investment in potash as the company builds one of the world’s largest potash mines, located approximately 140 kilometres east of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. 

This follows BHP’s approval of C$7.5 billion for stage one of the Jansen potash project (Jansen Stage 1) in August 2021, and a pre-Jansen Stage 1 investment of C$4.9 billion. 

Broncos secure a pair of wins against Kindersley

The Humboldt Broncos reclaimed their winning ways this weekend with a pair of victories over the Kindersley Klippers.  

On Friday night in Kindersley, the power play was the key as the Broncos doubled the Klippers 6-3. A double-minor against Kindersley set up the deft passing play that led to Spencer Bell’s opener. On the second leg of the double-minor, Matthew Van Blaricom’s slapshot found the netting for the second of the night.  

Mohawks edged by Tisdale in a one-point heartstopper

In what can only be described as a breathtaking matchup from start to finish, the HCI Mohawk football squad put their dreams of advancing in provincial play on the line against the Tisdale Tornadoes on Saturday. The Mohawks rolled through their season with an undefeated 6-0 record, while Tisdale came into the quarter final matchup with a 4-2 record, having been bested only by Melfort in conference play. 

Silver for Lancers, Bronze for Mohawks in weekend provincial soccer

It wouldn’t be late-season soccer in Saskatchewan if there weren’t snow to contend with. Thanks to the herculean efforts of the City of Humboldt and other snow crews, the Humboldt Mohawks were successfully able to host the 4A Boys 11 v 11 provincial soccer championships on the field at Glenn Hall Park this past Saturday. It’s not usual to have two local teams from the area in the mix, but both the host Mohawks and the Lake Lenore Lancers, with a contingent of players from Muenster and Annaheim, gathered to settle matters for provincial glory. 

Winter driving reminders from SGI

If you’ve stepped outside in the last 24 hours, that will tell you everything you need to know about the weather and the accompanying driving conditions. Yesterday saw a number of unfortunate collisions across the province due to highway conditions.  

Drivers know that snow, ice and freezing rain reduce traction. Drifting and blowing snow, fog, whiteouts, gas exhaust clouds and frosted windows may severely limit visibility. It’s a matter of getting set for the conditions that we’ll see over the next few months. 

Wynyard Bears headed to provincial playoffs on Saturday

The Wynyard Bears played the Lanigan Lazers on Friday, October 20, and are now headed to provincial playoffs. 

The Wynyard Bears shut out the Lanigan Lazers for three quarters and opened up with a 42-0 lead before closing the game out with a 42-10 win. 

The win secured Wynyard the number one conference 3 seed heading into provincial playoffs in 2A six-man football. 

The Bears will host the second seed from Conference 4, which will be the Watrous Wildcats. 

First taste of winter

The first official winter blast has arrived for Humboldt and surrounding areas. Snow started in the overnight hours, and with temperatures overnight significantly below zero, area residents woke up to an accumulation of anywhere from 2 to 10 cm depending on where they were in the snow zone.  

Humboldt was expected to have skirted the worst of the snowfall, with greater amounts expected to the South.