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On Thursday, October 19, about 30 local history lovers gathered at the Humboldt & District Museum for the opening reception for Stories of Humboldt: Chapter 5, the latest installment in the Museum’s exhibit series that explores some of the stories that make our community unique. 

Everyone enjoyed the magical combination of smoky broiled burgers and scribbly three-week old puppies on Friday at the Humboldt and District SPCA. The shelter held it’s open house and welcomed visitors for some food and to meet the adorable dogs and cats up for adoption. Soon, a littler of three-week-old lab cross pups will be set to find new homes.  

The winner of the door prize donated by Prairie Flora was Doreen Grace.  

Over 200 education supporters congregated outside Finance Minister Donna Harpauer’s constituency office in Humboldt on Saturday to rally for improved funding and resources for the province's schools. Teachers, parents, students and community members chanted, cheered and called on the government for greater attention to a school system they say has been neglected for over a decade.  

Glenn Hall Park was the site of the 4A Boys soccer Region A championships this past weekend. The Humboldt Mohawks and the Lake Lenore Lancers were local representatives in the contest to see who advances to provincials in 11v11 play.  

Saskatchewan’s Opposition New Democrats wasted little time in slamming the Sask Party Government for recalling the Legislature in emergency session and “ramming through their controversial pronoun policing policy that violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. “ 

SaskPower and SaskEnergy are joining forces to offer incentives for customers to commit to energy efficient products. A program that lasts until November 26 (depending on supplies) offers in-store discounts on items such as specialty LED lightbulbs, LED fixtures, lighting controls and smart thermostats at over 60 retailers across the province.  

The Saskatchewan Breast Cancer Screening Bus, which makes regular visits to Humboldt, received a big boost from the Kinsmen Foundation with the receipt of a $1 million donation. The gift was part of the proceeds from this year’s TeleMiracle campaign. The bus and its staff have the potential to help thousands of women with breast screening and early detection of breast cancer that will ultimately save lives.  

Due to technical difficulties at the Monday screening of films at the Saskatchewan International Film Festival, the entire slate of films will be reshown at Reel Attractions on Thursday, October 19 beginning at 3:00 pm. The screenings will continue as listed on the original playlist for last Monday.

The SIFF and Reel Attractions regret the unavoidable circumstance, but they invite film goers to return to the theatre for an extended festival run.

Get set for an evening of misdirection, mirth … and mainly magic out in Muenster this Saturday. Roger Boucher will amaze and delight the audience with sleight of hand and grand illusion in a show for adults. It’s non-stop audience interactive fun that will have you talking long after the show is done.  

The show is a fundraiser for the Muenster Cooperative Childcare Centre and is for ages 19 and older. Food and drinks will be available. 

A wonderful Saturday afternoon turnout of artists and art lovers were on hand at the Members Art Show and Sale Reception at the Humboldt Gallery. The works were as varied as the artists and their interests with something for everyone.  

Cultural programmer Geneva Grest greeted those in attendance, inviting them to meet the artists and talk about the work over refreshments.