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The Humboldt and District Gallery is pleased to announce the seventh annual Members’ Show and Sale which will be on display at the Gallery until Friday, November 3, 2023.

A release from the Gallery state that the show is a demonstration of the incredible talents of Humboldt & District Gallery Members. There are 38 artists participating, and over 90 pieces of artwork displayed in a wide variety of mediums including painting, photography, ceramics, quilting, and mixed media works.

The Wynyard Golden Bears junior football team hosted the Foam Lake Panthers in their annual Tackle Hunger Game, which was played on October 10 under the lights on George Lamb Field. 

Players and spectators were challenged to bring non-perishable food items to donate to the Wynyard and District Food Bank. 

In total, 542 lbs of food and monetary donations were collected throughout the night. Sofina Foods was on hand to help the food bank volunteers with collecting and organizing donations, selling 50/50 tickets, and helping with the BBQ. 

RCMP have cancelled the dangerous persons alert for Montreal Lake Cree Nation issued by the Saskatchewan RCMP as they say there is no current immediate risk to public safety identified.

At this time, one individual has been taken into custody.

29-year-old Justice Bird from has not been located. He is described as being 5’9” and weighing approximately 166 lbs. He has black hair and brown eyes and has several facial tattoos. Last known to be wearing a white ball cap and black and white clothes. The public should remain vigilant.

Humboldt RCMP would like to advise there was an increased police presence at the intersection of 10th Avenue and 10th Street in Humboldt this morning.

There is no threat to the public in relation to this incident and no further details will be shared at this time.

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The Humboldt Broncos used their trademark speed, relentless forward pressure and a solid measure of defense to put the Notre Dame Hounds on ice this past Sunday. The 7-1 final serves notice to other teams in the league as the teams begin to navigate deeper into the regular season. 

The HCAA Cross Country District Championships were held on Thursday, October 5 at the Carlton Trail Ski Club’s Dixon trails northwest of Humboldt. 

The top 10 finishers in the Intermediate, Junior, and Senior categories have qualified for the SHSAA Provincial Championship event set to be held in Regina on October 21. 

The Humboldt Broncos remained undefeated in the regular season with a solid 6 - 2 win over the visiting La Ronge Ice Wolves last night.  

The Broncos turned on the offense early outshooting the Ice Wolves 23 - 4, but goalie Topher Chirico turned everything aside for a scoreless first period.  

The whopping 900 pound pumpkin that took the top prize at this year’s Pilger Pumpkin Fest pretty much needed its own area code. Carving this one would have required a chain saw and a drill press and would have left the owner with a mighty fine pet shelter or garden shed. 

On September 29, Wakaw/Hoodoo Fire and Rescue received a call about a structure fire 25 km northwest of Wakaw. 

Cudworth/Hoodoo Fire Rescue and the One Arrow Fire Department were dispatched immediately to assist in the response. 

Three engines and two tankers responded to the scene, and upon arrival, the structure was fully engulfed. 

Fire crews performed a defensive attack on the structure, and a stationary water supply was set up on the scene with tankers shuttling water. 

A trio of organizations worked together to make the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation a time for thoughtful reflection. It was also a time to share music, share culture and come to a deeper understanding of truth for the lives of residential school survivors.