Humboldt Journal

Métis suicide prevention advocate Tristen Durocher’s 44-day protest fast in Regina came to an end in a flurry of sound, ceremony and emotion. From the steps of the Saskatchewan legislature, the sound of bagpipes filled the air.

HUMBOLDT — On their special day, the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Humboldt and Area presented four awards to honour some strong contributors to their agency.

NIPAWIN — A letter to the highways department from Nipawin council is asking to move the speed zones on Highway 55 north of town further north.

MELFORT — In late August SaskTel announced that they had partnered with the City of Melfort to launch a “Smart City” initiative.

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Royal Canadian Legion Branch #28 has reopened, with extra protocols put in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NIPAWIN — Homeowners within a 75-metre radius of a proposed dog park location will be consulted about the possible development. Nipawin council is looking at developing the park along Lynn Street between 11th and 12th Avenue West.

NIPAWIN — With the former water treatment plant site ready for further development, the Town of Nipawin is looking for proposals on what to do with the land.

HUMBOLDT — Futuristic Industries will receive $2,511.75 to expand their music program as a result of Fuel Good Day. The Sept. 15 event, held at the Humboldt Co-op Gas Bar, saw 10 cents of every litre sold that day donated to Futuristic.

HUMBOLDT–WATROUS — Constance Maffenbeier is hoping to use her experiences as a rancher, police officer, nurse and teacher to advocate for better government if she was elected as MLA for Humboldt-Watrous.

Like a giant Tyrannosaurus Rex tearing through its prey, a 52-ton excavator equipped with large hydraulic shears tore through the last skid-mounted building of what was once a Saskatchewan-based drilling rig.