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12th City Artist Collective brings annual exhibition to Melfort's historic post office
The 12th City Artist Collective hosted its annual exhibition last weekend in Melfort. The show consisted of new artwork by Olivia Maney, Joanne Fagnou Bolen, Nadine Hoffman and Leah Henderson. These four artists are members of the Collective. "Member artists are required to have a minimum of six brand new works that have never been seen before," said artist Olivia Maney. Other featured talent The event also featured a couple of guest artists.
Saskatchewan Writers Guild program invites high school writers to submit for provincial distribution
The Saskatchewan Writers Guild has opened their annual high school writing program for submissions of poetry and prose. The non-profit cultural organization connects writing and community together with a number of professional development programs for writers of all ages and skill levels. Windscript is their high school program, which generally applies to grades nine through 12, but may also include grades seven and eight in some high schools throughout the province.
Open mic and poet Lynda Monahan this Saturday at the Humboldt library
This Saturday at the Reid-Thompson Public Library, published poet Lynda Monahan will be reading her poems and answering questions. "She's been here once before a number of years ago," said Librarian Assistant Madeline Pratchler. "New to the event this time is an open mic... We have space for ten people." Share your writing Each volunteer will have about five minutes to read something they've written.
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week reminds Saskatchewan residents to check alarms
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week runs November 2 to 6, with SaskEnergy, the Technical Safety Authority of Saskatchewan (TSASK) and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) working together to remind residents about the dangers of carbon monoxide and the importance of prevention. Carbon monoxide (CO) is an invisible, odourless and tasteless gas produced by fuel-burning equipment, including fireplaces, gas stoves, water heaters and furnaces.
Beaded poppy workshop at the Humboldt Museum
This Saturday, the Humboldt and District Museum is hosting a beaded poppy workshop led by Latisha Moar. "Latisha has led several beading workshops with us before," said Museum Supervisor Rachel Wormsbecher. "We've done beaded lanyards. We've done beaded orange t-shirts. We've done beaded earrings, and they've all been very popular." A reflective symbol A beaded poppy is a symbol of both remembrance and reconciliation, and it is a meditative, reflective activity to make one.
HealthLink brings healthcare career options to highschool students
Last Wednesday, HealthLink returned to St. Peter's College in Muenster to give over 80 grade 11 and 12 students the opportunity to explore a variety of careers and educational paths in the health industry. Students came from all across the province including Muenster, St. Brieux, Watson, Quill Lake, Englefeld, Rose Valley, Humboldt, Wakaw, Kelvington, Foam Lake, and Strasbourg.
Escape room asks who killed Alexander von Humboldt at the Museum
The Humboldt and District Museum is hosting an Escape Room for its third year. "This museum is actually perfect for an escape room because it's a very large building," said Museum Supervisor Rachel Wormsbecher. "There's a lot of interesting things to look at and... it's a little bit creepy at nighttime." Mystery at the Museum The premise for the Escape Room happening this Thursday is the mysterious death of Alexander von Humboldt.
This weekend, Professional Bull Riders returns to Saskatoon
The Professional Bull Riders is returning to SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon today for the PBR Saskatoon Classic, marking the 25th time the event has been held in the city. The event is an important stop for riders competing for the 2026 PBR Canada Championship and its $100,000 bonus, with only one event remaining before the National Finals. Saskatchewan riders to watch Aaron Roy (Yellow Grass) is a three-time Canadian champion, currently ranked fifth in Canada and chasing a record fourth title.
Annual fall trade show returns to Muenster tomorrow
Muenster is holding their annual Fall Trade show tomorrow. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. "I have 33 vendors coming. Some are your home-based businesses like woodworking, pottery, baking, crocheting," said organizer Helen Engele. An annual fundraiser The event is a fundraiser for the Muenster Community Centre, which is where the event is held. "There's also a raffle table that will be at the door," Engele said.
Free winter preparedness clinic to help newcomers stay safe in Saskatchewan
In partnership with Prairie Gateway Settlement Services and Carlton Trail College, Safe Communities Humboldt and Area will be hosting a free newcomer winter preparedness clinic on October 29 from 5:30 p.m. till 7 p.m. at Carlton Trail College. "Anyone new to Saskatchewan or Canada who is looking for information on what to expect and how to stay safe and warm during our harsh Saskatchewan winters are invited to attend" said Executive Director of Safe Communities Humboldt and Area, Amanda Hauber.
The 12th City Artist Collective presents Relics exhibit in Melfort
The 12th City Artist Collective is pleased to present its annual group exhibition, themed this year as Relics. The event takes place November 6 and 7 at the Historic Post Office on Main Street in Melfort. Each year, the 12th City Artist Collective brings together a group of Saskatchewan artists to explore a shared theme through their individual practices and perspectives.
Halloween at the Wadena Museum
The Wadena and District Museum is hosting a special Halloween experience from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on October 31. The event will have a photobooth display set up with a spooky backdrop and decorations. "We will have a big fire pit and we will have free hot dogs, marshmallow roast, candies to give out and we will be announcing our scarecrow contest winner at this event as well," said the Wadena Parks and Recreation Coordinator Oksana Sorokolietova.
SaskEnergy to conduct controlled flaring near Colonsay
SaskEnergy will conduct controlled natural gas flaring near the Mosaic Colonsay Potash Mine from Oct. 20 to 23. The flaring is scheduled to take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily at a block valve site in the Rural Municipality of Colonsay, west of Highway 2. Residents and drivers in the area may see a flame reaching about 40 feet from a temporary flare stack attached to SaskEnergy infrastructure.
Jacob Leicht Memorial Outdoor Courts closed on Monday
The Jacob Leicht Memorial Outdoor Courts closed on Monday for the winter. This is the second year that they've been up and running. "The drop in usage on that space continues to be absolutely significant to the point where we've had times where all four pickleball courts and the other two tennis basketball courts were all being used and people are standing around waiting to get an opportunity," said Director of Community and Leisure Services Mike Ulriksen.
Humboldt Museum community chat shares the benefits of fermenting
This month, the Humboldt and District Museum hosted a community chat by Marie Saretsky called an Introduction to Fermenting. "What is fermenting?" Saretsky asked the audience. Lactobacillia is present on most plants as a surface culture. It's a good bacteria that converts the starches and sugars of the vegetables into lactic acid. Benefits of fermented foods "This natural preservative inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria. Cultured foods are easier for our bodies to absorb," Saretsky said.
The Bruno library honours Marie Dyer with a new name
Tomorrow, the Bruno Wheatland Regional Library will be changing their name. The event starts at 1:30 p.m. The change in name honours the woman that donated the building that is now being used as the library; Marie Magdelene Dyer, July 4, 1920 – September 2, 2022. The mayor of Bruno and the Library Director of the Wheatland region as well as the Library Board Chair will be giving speeches at the event after the unveiling of a plaque with the new name.
Ukrainian cross-stitching event coming to Humboldt Museum
This Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m., the Museum is hosting a cross-stitching event. "At the museum right now, we have a beautiful exhibit called Canada, Here We Are with a local component called Humboldt, Here We Are," said Cultural Programmer Catherine Harrison. "It shares a lot of Ukrainian heritage stories." Included in those exhibits are beautiful examples of Ukrainian cross-stitch.
Mature Driver Refresher Course returns to Humboldt this November
On November 4, the Humboldt Uniplex is hosting the Mature Driver Refresher Course from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. “The event is free. It's an in-person informative driver refresher course delivered by the Saskatchewan Safety Council,” said Executive Director of Safe Communities Humboldt and Area Amanda Hauber. “The course is offered in a positive open class environment.
Humboldt Early Years Family Resource Centre receives $25,000 donation
The Humboldt Early Years Family Research Centre received a big donation this month. A few months ago, HEYFRC was approached to partner with Burns McDonnell in their annual golf tournament. "Their focus was on children, because they feel that that's the foundation of society," said HEYFRC Program Designer Kelly McLarty. "That's one of the reasons why we were picked for the tournament." A day at the golf course In August, they spent the day at the golf course.
Annaheim brings 26 years of dinner theatre with tickets on sale Oct. 26
The Annaheim Dinner Theatre is back for its 26th year for a show running December 3, 4, and 5. The cast has been rehearsing since September and will continue through to showtime weekend. "We practice now twice a week and we have seven people in the cast," said Director Steve Patton. "It's a hilarious play. It's very good." The play is set in 1956 with Sam and Hilda Fluck who are finally on their own after their children Gary and Janey leave the nest.
Saskatchewan communities to get together for annual fall suppers
Saskatchewan's fall suppers are a yearly tradition. They're a way to celebrate friends and family by bringing the community together and enjoying a home cooked meal. Posters of some of the suppers that are nearer Humboldt are included at the bottom of the article. October 17 Oct. 17 - Saskatoon - Wildlife Federation Oct. 17 - Willowbrook Oct. 17 - Tompkins Oct. 17 - Edenwold Oct. 17 - Saskatoon - St. Martens October 18 Oct. 18 - Buchanan Oct. 18 - Neudorf Oct. 18 - Milleton Oct. 18 - Marcelin Oct.
Four directors, four comedies set for Humboldt theatre show next weekend
The Humboldt and Area Theatre Club is putting on a fall show. "The show is actually four shows and we're calling all four of them together A Comedy Quartet," said Ian Elliott, a Director of one of the plays and a board member of the Theatre Club. Four directors in one night The four twenty-minute plays each have their own style of humour. "All four plays have a different director, and none of us have directed a play here before," Elliott said.
Celtic-inspired musician Marten Borch performs tomorrow in Humboldt
The Carlton Trail Ski Club is bringing a Celtic-inspired folk musician to perform this Friday at the Dixon Clubhouse. Marten Borch has been playing all across Canada. "The Humboldt Show will be my 100th show of the year," Borch said. "I've been on tour now for... five and a half months." Borch has travelled from the West Coast to the East Coast and he has eight shows left before returning home to Edmonton for the end of the year.
Juno-nominated folk band The Fugitives coming to Humboldt Gallery
A Juno-nominated Canadian folk music band from Vancouver called The Fugitives is coming to the Humboldt and District Gallery on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Brought to you by... “Every year, we book a few concerts from an organization called OSAC," said Humboldt Museum Supervisor Rachel Wormsbecher. “Short for the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils... We book a lot of our visual art shows through OSAC.” OSAC does a variety of performances from live music to theatre.
Cotton Candy Lodge celebrates renovations with grand opening
The Cotton Candy Lodge near the Carlton Trail Ski Clubhouse has been in renovation for the last two years. “In the spring I started painting, repainting the outside pink,” said volunteer Marie Saretsky. “We finished painting the peak and trimming it up and and also the two-seater outhouse that used to be a smokehouse for over a hundred years.” They’ve added lace curtains on the windows and hung pictures inside the lodge. “It's very, very sweet inside,” Saretsky said.
Reid-Thompson Public Library’s fall book sale offers treasures for readers
The Reid-Thompson Public Library is having a big book sale. Fall and spring sales “We do keep a couple of shelves throughout the year,” said Librarian Assistant Madeline Pratchler. “We try to rotate the books that are there, but it's the two times a year where we pull all the stops out and have our solarium completely covered with tables of books where people can peruse and see what we've got.” This fall sale started on October 1 and has the tentative end date of Oct. 24.
Museum hosts Introduction to Fermenting with Marie Saretsky
Another community chat is coming to the Humboldt and District Museum on October 15. The talk is called: Introduction to Fermenting with Marie Saretsky. “Fall is the time of year when people start to take in their gardens and they put food away for the winter and you might be thinking, gosh, I wonder how I can ferment these vegetables,” said Museum Supervisor Rachel Wormsbecher. “Fermenting goes beyond cabbages.” Preserving food Fermenting is a way of preserving food that’s different from pickling.
Watrous seeks nominations for Citizen and Coach of the Year
Once a year, the Town of Watrous selects a Citizen of the Year and a Coach of the Year. People of the town are invited to place nominations until November 6. Awards will be handed out at the town’s yearly Christmas party, which will be hosted at Danceland on December 5. This year’s event will feature music by the Johnner Brothers.
Edmonton musician Marten Borch bringing Celtic-inspired music to Dixon Clubhouse
An Edmonton artist named Marten Borch is playing at the Dixon Clubhouse hosted by the Carlton Trail Ski Club on Oct. 16. “Marten plays Celtic influenced music on his guitar, harmonica, and vocals,” said board member of the Ski Club, Brian Grest. A perfect venue Grest said the venue is a beautiful setting for this type of performance. “Every artist who's performed there says this is just a fantastic performing arts venue,” he said.
Research explores conservation challenges facing Saskatchewan’s free-roaming bison herd
The Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan welcomed guest speaker Mia Nemeth on Oct. 6 for a free online webinar exploring her master’s research on the Sturgeon River Plains Bison herd. The presentation was part of the Native Prairie Speaker Series and examined the social, economic and cultural factors that influence how people interact with and manage the wild bison herd in Saskatchewan.
Humboldt residents asked to clear back alleys ahead of sewer repairs
The City of Humboldt is asking residents in several areas to clear their back alleys as crews prepare to carry out sewer main repairs. The work will affect the following locations: The 600 block of 11th Avenue The 900 block of 4th Street The 400 block of Ogilvie Avenue All of King Crescent Repairs pending resident compliance The repairs are pending compliance from residents, and the city is asking that back alleys be cleared as soon as possible.
Annual Annaheim Fall Supper celebrates harvest, community and tradition
The annual Annaheim Community Fall Supper is happening this year on Sunday, October 18. “We've had bazaars in our community and all the small communities around for many, many years,” said Donna Doepker. “I believe it's really all about Thanksgiving. We have our harvest in our gardens... our crops. And it is a celebration... for your community and friends and family to come together and have a meal.
SGI reminds Saskatchewan drivers to watch for wildlife this fall
As fall brings shorter days and increased wildlife activity, SGI is reminding Saskatchewan drivers to stay alert for moose, deer and other wildlife on the province’s roads. The reminder is part of SGI’s October Traffic Safety Spotlight, which focuses on reducing wildlife-related collisions. Drivers are more likely to encounter wildlife during the fall, particularly on highways and rural roads. Regular risk There are more than 8,800 wildlife-related collisions on Saskatchewan roads each year.
Madeline Pratchler brings childhood memories to musical Storytime
Librarian assistant Madeline Pratchler combines music with children’s stories using a unique instrument that she’s played since she was a child. “It's an antique,” Pratchler said. “You might see them in thrift stores. I've seen one or two come through the Good Neighbour Store over the years.” The instrument is called an auto harp. It lays on your lap, looks like a small harp, has a hole like an acoustic guitar, and small keys like a piano that press down the strings to create chords while you strum.
Melfort Fire Department reaches 100 calls for year
On September 21, The Melfort Fire Department reached 100 calls for the year. “We're about two weeks ahead of when we had 100 calls last year,” said Chief Leonard Whitney. “We deal with everything from alarms ringing to NBCs to house fires to equipment fires, vehicle fires... We have quite a wide repertoire of calls.” Check alarm lifespan Whitney encourages citizens to check their smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. “They do have a shelf life on them of seven to 10 years.
A lifetime in the garden: Marie Saretsky shares her passion for growing and preserving
Marie Saretsky has never known a life without a garden. “I love watching plants grow,” Saretsky said. “I love the connection with nature. I love the flavour of nature. I love staying in the cycle of the seasons where you start in the spring and then you turn into summer and you're moving through the seasons with your garden and with your food.” Saretsky grew up on a farm in Ontario, experiencing a rural upbringing. She then became a registered nurse, moving to Yellowknife where she met her husband.
Humboldt gathers today to support Nepal after devastating floods
An event supporting Nepal is happening in Humboldt tonight at the Westminster United Church. Langtang Lirung glacier, which partially disintegrated on August 26, 2026, has triggered catastrophic floods and debris flows throughout Nepal. Many lives lost “Many people lost lives... it was unexpected,” said Deepshikha Sunar.
Free meditation classes return to Reid-Thompson Public Library
Every second Wednesday at the Reid-Thompson Public Library, Tamara Mann is hosting a free Relaxing Meditation session from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. “I like to call it a beginner sampler class,” Mann said. “The meditation itself is probably only the last ten minutes of the class.” The class generally starts with a bit of talking at the beginning to connect as a group. “This is the start of our third year holding meditation classes at the library.
HEYFRC's eventful October calendar
The Humboldt Early Years Family Resource Centre (HEYFRC) has an eventful October. All the events are free to attend. “Our office hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, but our drop-in play schedule changes,” HEYFRC Coordinator Katie Nichol said. “Families are best to either keep an eye on our website or our Facebook page, or they can come and get a hard copy of our calendar.” Drop-in play Drop-in play is a main part of HEYFRC that happens almost every day.
Today at noon: USask researcher hosts free webinar on stewardship of Sturgeon River Plains bison herd
Today at noon, Mia Nemeth, an environmental anthropology graduate student at the University of Saskatchewan, is presenting in an online webinar as part of the Native Prairie Speaker Series put on by the Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP). “I'll be discussing my master's research mainly, and this looks at the Sturgeon River Plains Bison Herd and its stewardship,” she said. “The herd stewardship is interesting because they're not part of a planned reintroduction to the area.
Melfort firefighters called to unusual horse rescue
On Sept. 16 at 7:34 a.m., the Melfort Fire Department were requested for an extraordinary report of a horse stuck in a mud pit. “The first one in the history of the Melfort Fire Department as far as we're aware of,” said Chief Leonard Whitney. “The owner, of course, was very frantic because the horse was in the pit and we were unsure how long it had been there.
Tomorrow: free webinar explores bison herd and prairie conservation
The Saskatchewan Prairie Conservation Action Plan (SK PCAP) is hosting the Native Prairie Speaker Series. These webinars are free and people can watch from anywhere. SK PCAP is a subcommittee of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association that’s been around since 1997. “We have over 30 partners in Saskatchewan that are representing the environmental and agricultural organizations within our province,” said Stewardship Coordinator Caitlin Mroz-Sailer. “We...
Tonight: Bruno Library hosts children's Lego challenges
Tonight, the Bruno Library is hosting Children’s Lego Activities and Juice. "We're just doing some Lego challenges like building bridges, or the tallest tower they can make,” said Librarian Donna Olchowski. The event takes place from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. It’s designed for kids four to 12 years old. “We have kids programming every Friday, but it's not always Lego,” Olchowski said. Related Stories:
Watson’s J Walk continues mission to raise mental health awareness
The fourth annual J Walk for Mental Health is happening tomorrow at the McNab Regional Park Clubhouse in Watson. The walk starts at 10 a.m. “The reason this has all come about is because I lost my son to suicide in 2021,” said co-founder Rhonda Graf who started the annual event with her sister and husband. The annual event is done in order to raise awareness that everyone experiences suffering. Her son’s name was Jonah, which is why they call it the J Walk.
This month, Miss Maddie brings monster events to the Humboldt Library
The Reid-Thompson Public Library will be hosting monster parties this month. The events will be designed for four to five-year-olds. “I will read books with monster themes,” said (title) Madeline Pratchler.
Adult pumpkin painting kicks off fall craft programming at Humboldt library
An event for adults to make art is coming back to the Reid-Thompson Public library this fall. “We do a lot of stuff. We did clay making, we did candle decorating, we did bedazzling,” said library staff member Iryna Barannik. “If I see something interesting, I always try it first by myself, and then we usually do some craft night here.” October 20 is the next free adult art event. Participants will be painting pumpkins.
Tomorrow: SaskPower planned outage in St. Gregor
Residents and businesses in St. Gregor will be without power for approximately four hours tomorrow as SaskPower carries out work to improve the local power system. Starting at 9 a.m. The planned outage is scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., weather permitting. SaskPower says the outage is necessary to allow crews to safely complete the work. Customers can check for updates on the outage through SaskPower’s outage information service at saskpower.com/outages.
Today, HEYFRC's monthly Meal in a Bag is ready for pick up
Humboldt Early Years Family Resource Center (HEYFRC) has been putting on a monthly meal program since the beginning of the year and today is the day to pick up September's meal. The Meal in a Bag program provides free meals to those in need. They include everything you need to create a meal with your family. There are instructions and ingredients for the recipe inside the bag. Everything in the bags are shelf stable like canned or boxed goods. There's no signing up for the program or needing to ask.
Library within a library delights visitors at Reid-Thompson Public Library
The Reid-Thompson Public Library has their own miniature library. It was created by library staff member Iryna Barannik and former librarian Emma Lewis. Lewis had the idea, and Barannik partnered up with her to make it happen. Creatively made “I'm a creative person, so I'm just trying everything I can,” Barannik said. This was Barannik’s first time making a miniature. They constructed some parts of it and bought others already made. “I found some flowers and tiny old-style phone,” Barannik said.
Humboldt Legion’s Chase the Ace fundraiser returns this Saturday
The Humboldt Legion is hosting their annual fundraiser called Chase the Ace starting October 3. “Basically, when you're buying a ticket online or with a machine at the Legion, you're putting in your phone number,” said Legion member Kevin Grieman. “When that draw is made, we've got the person's name, their ticket number, and their phone number. So, we try three times to phone...
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