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On Wednesday, October 9, the nomination process of the 2024 City of Humboldt Municipal Election officially closed. As per Section 76 of Local Government Election Act, 2015, all candidates nominated had until October 10th at 4:00pm (24 hours after the close of nominations) to withdraw his or her nomination by filing with the returning officer a written statement to that effect. No withdrawals were received. 

The Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce two upcoming All Candidates Forums, providing an opportunity for community members to engage with candidates in both provincial and municipal elections 

The Chamber will host a Provincial Candidate Forum on Thursday, October 17 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at the Humboldt Legion Hall. 

A scattering of Aurora, a foreboding half moon, eerie reflective lights - they are all contributors to the haunting feeling heading into the festival of frights. The festival opens up on Saturday, and Discover Humboldt had a special insiders preview peek at this year's bountiful boo-fest. 

RCMP reported an increased police presence in the area of Whitewood on the Number 1 Highway. 

RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery in the vicinity of the community two hours east of Regina. Police advised that there are two suspects. They may be armed and should be considered dangerous.  

A vehicle rollover near Lemberg resulted in a major drug and firearms bust on October 4.  

Melville RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 22 west of Lemberg.  

An investigation determined that the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle by court order for which he was arrested.  

Today is the final day  for anyone to enter their name as a candidate for either mayor or councillor. 

Candidates have until 4:00 pm to hand in their nomination forms.

Thursday is the final day for any candidate to withdraw their name from consideration from either mayor or councillor. 

Civic elections in Saskatchewan will be held on Wednesday, November 13. 

The always anticipated Gallery Members Show and Sale has opened for another year at the Humboldt and District Gallery. The show highlights the work of Gallery member artists in a wide variety of media. There are portraits, landscapes, abstracts, nature studies, photos, fabrics and many more creative treats for the eyes. 

The exhibition opened last week with the members’ reception last Saturday, October 5.  

Wilburn Sargunaraj, world traveller, musician, and now author, made a return to Humboldt for his book launch. Exploring CQ (an abbreviation for cultural intelligence) is Wilbur’s creation that interprets the framework of exploring elements of cultural intelligence by telling stories of his own encounters.  

The Humboldt Broncos emerged from the weekend taking five out of possible six points following a three game in three-day stretch that included a home and home set with the Kindersley Klippers and a Sunday matinee contest in Yorkton.  

Friday result: Kindersley 3 Humboldt 2 F/OT  

A blustery and rainy Saturday wasn’t a deterrent to the group sinking shovels into the soggy soil at the Memorial Site for the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy.  

Members of the 2017 – 2018 Humboldt Broncos Memorial Committee and Broncos family members gathered on Saturday morning, October 5, for a ceremonial sod turning to mark to official beginning of the construction phase at the site.