RCMP contend with three fatal long weekend collisions

Each year on the July long weekend as traffic increases, RCMP and emergency responders are called on to react to an increased number of collisions. Sadly, some of those result in tragic consequences. Such was the case this long weekend as Saskatchewan RCMP responded to three fatal roadway incidents from June 30 to July 2.  

Revenue surplus means lower debt - Government of Saskatchewan

Finance Minister and Humboldt – Watrous MLA Donna Harpauer says that Saskatchewan’s finances closed out the 2022-2023 Fiscal Year strong. $1.5 billion of its $1.58 billion surplus went into reducing the provincial operating debt, which will realize a saving of $66 million annually in interest.  

The government release states that revenue increases largely due to high oil and potash prices as well as higher Corporation Income Tax (CIT), Personal Income Tax (PIT) and Provincial Sales Tax (PST) revenue in 2022-23.   

Call for agencies to submit proposals for intergrated youth services

The Government of Saskatchewan, in conjunction with the John Howard Society of Saskatchewan (JHSS) is putting the call out for agencies to operate integrated youth services sites. The plan is to better serve the needs of youth and their families with coordinated access to a wide variety of supports and services for everything from mental health to education. 

SJHL season announced; Broncos open at home on Sept. 23

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has released its 2023-2024 schedule, and the Humboldt Broncos open up the season with a home and home against rivals Notre Dame Hounds on September 23 and 24. Fans will get their first hometown look at this year’s roster on Saturday, Sept. 23. Home games this year will start at 7:00 pm.  

This years’ schedule will feature 56 games and includes the SJHL Showcase which will be held November 13th to 16th in Warman, Saskatchewan. 

RCMP continue to investigate fatal crash near Plunkett

Highway 16 was closed for a period of time on June 28 due to a multi-vehicle collision that occurred just west of Plunkett. After completing a preliminary investigation, Saskatoon RCMP confirmed a five-ton truck was travelling west when it collided with a cargo van. 

The driver and sole occupant of the five-ton truck was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as a 40-year-old male from Yorkton, SK. His family has been notified and Victim Services has been engaged. 

Dayna Brons Honorary Award goes to Kamloops Blazers captain Logan Stankoven

This year’s winner of the Dayna Brons Honorary Award from Hockey Gives Blood has been announced. This year’s recipient is Logan Stankoven, captain of the WHL Kamloops Blazers.  

The Dayna Brons Award was established by Hockey Gives Blood to honour the young Lake Lenore woman who was lost in the Humboldt Broncos tragedy in 2018. Dayna’s commitment to blood donation and supporting others lives on through the legacy award.  

Humboldt RCMP looking for apartment looters

Humboldt RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individual(s) responsible for a break, enter and theft of an apartment building on 10th Street in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. 

On June 17, 2023, the Humboldt RCMP received a complaint that someone was seen exiting an abandoned apartment building on 10th Street. Further inspection revealed that some copper pipe had been stolen.