Humboldt and District Special Olympics medal recipients
The Humboldt and District Special Olympics received some more medals on March 5.
Team 1 gold medal recipients at provincials are:
- Riley Richel
- Jessica Ehr
- Trudy Linka
- Ryan Michel
- Morris Matieshen
Team 2 Bronze medal recipients were:
- Dwayne Anderson
- Melissa Hinz
- Jocelyn Ehr
- Maria Bergerman
- Jordon Dierker
Individual medals were won by:
Rib tickling and finger licking good time in Lake Lenore
Just when you thought ribs couldn’t get any more succulent and flavourful, along comes the sophomore Rib Fest courtesy of the Lake Lenore Knights of Columbus. The gathering and homage to all things “Pigsickle” happened on Saturday night at the Lake Lenore Community Hall.
Rib Masters Tom and Gina Ripley and family of Lake Lenore got help from Glen Gerwing and a host of Knights to put on the supper and entertainment. The evening’s proceedings were led by Dennis Gerwing, who said the second effort was looking even more successful than the first.
Broncos' Sam Marburg wins prestigious Rotary Scholarship
Just prior to Saturday night's Humboldt Broncos game against the Battlefords North Stars, Broncos’ forward Samuel Marburg received a special award from the Rotary Clubs of Saskatchewan. This was the fourth annual presentation of the Humboldt Broncos Rotary Scholarship. Rotary District 5550 and those from beyond donated a total of $10,000 to establish five annual scholarships for Broncos.
Broncos provide all-out excitement in weekend split with Battlefords
The Humboldt Broncos turned up the late season excitement when they faced the Battlefords North Stars this weekend.
The home and home ended up in a split with a Friday night victory in North Battleford's Access Communications Centre. The Broncos skated away with a 5-3 win after a 1-1 first period. Broncos’ defenseman Quinn Myles opened the evening with a goal assisted by Daylan Weigel. Battlefords’ Steven Kesserling, one of the top producers in the league, replied just over a minute later.
Shake the Shamrock with the SPCA
St. Patrick’s Day will soon be upon us and for those inclined to the wearing of the green, there’s a great way to celebrate in Humboldt.
The Humboldt and District SPCA is holding Shake the Shamrock on March 17 as a special St. Patrick’s Day fundraiser. It’s an evening of tasting, testing, and tantalizing treats provided by local chefs and the province’s brewers and distillers. Look forward to a night of entertainment, provided by the SPCA and its volunteers, with a whole heap of help from its friends.
Muenster Community Daycare splashes into spring with a special draw
Fundraising carries on for the Muenster Community Day Care Centre, and Wednesday night marked a special night for the lucky winner of their Cheer Wagon. Thanks to generous donors, the organization sharked up a wonderful wagon filled with late winter libations and special spring spirits. Kelly Quessy was the winner of the draw held at the Muenster Community Centre.
RCMP investigate broken window in Englefeld
Humboldt and Lanigan RCMP received a call on Tuesday, February 2, 2023, around 8:30 in the evening about a broken window.
RCMP responded to the call and arrived at a broken window at a residence on the 200 block of 2nd avenue east in the Town of Englefeld, Saskatchewan.
If you have information about this or any other crime, please contact Humboldt RCMP at 306-682-2535 or click here to submit a tip online.
Leslie Wilkinson Volunteer Appreciation Award To Carrie Dutchak
(Written by Ray Whitton)
Good things become great things not by accident, but only because exceptional people are willing to donate their time, talent, heart, and soul to the cause, and this, is who Leslie Wilkinson was in both her personal and professional life.
A staple for many years in the Broncos front-office, Leslie gave tirelessly to those she supported. Her selflessness extended out into her community with her enthusiasm for service, contagious.
Western farmers in a bind due to federal decision on pesticide use
Western provinces are concerned about a federal regulatory agency’s decision that could have a detrimental effect on crops. The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has changed approved uses of lambda-cyhalothrin, used in the control of grasshoppers and flea beetles. The regulatory body dictates that the product can’t be used on crops that will be used as livestock feed, and as a result, manufacturers have ceased distributing their product in western Canada.
Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue lights it up in Wadena
If Irish cover band the Commitments are the saviors of soul, then Saskatchewan has its own version of the hardest working band in the world with the Saskatoon Legendary Rhythm and Blues Revue. The ensemble took to the stage at the Community Legion Hall in Wadena on Saturday night and spread the joy that is classic, heartfelt R&B.