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Which NHL rule do you hate the most? humboldtjournal.ca/sports/nationa…

The project was budgeted at $1 million, but the lowest bid was higher. It is now expected to be $1.2 million. There were additions to the project that aim to extend the life of the facility. humboldtjournal.ca/news/sewer-lif…

The risk of wildlife in east central Saskatchewan has been upgraded to extreme. Fire departments are asking people to not do any controlled burns today. humboldtjournal.ca/news/risk-of-w…

The City of Humboldt has a list of eight projects it would work on if it got federal and provincial grant money for them. What would be on your list for the city? humboldtjournal.ca/news/1.23799930

“We certainly don’t do it for an award, but it’s just really, really great to be recognized.” —Maria Strasser, Humboldt & Area T1D Team humboldtjournal.ca/community/diab…

The grass is dry out there. Be careful. humboldtjournal.ca/news/provincia…

A petition hosted by the Humboldt Wildlife Federation is asking the provincial government not to shut down front counter service at the local ministry of environment office. humboldtjournal.ca/news/petition-…

Area fire chiefs are pleased to see a new tax credit from the provincial government for volunteer firefighters that contribute at least 200 hours a year. humboldtjournal.ca/news/first-res…

“The plan wasn’t to expand this quickly. The initial plan was to wait further and do an evaluation phase." —Assistant Commissioner Mark Fisher, Commanding Officer, Saskatchewan RCMP humboldtjournal.ca/news/rcmp-expa…

Thanks to high energy prices and an effort to reduce expenses, the Humboldt Co-op reported $1 million in savings by the end of 2018. humboldtjournal.ca/news/humboldt-…

A safe in the Carrot River town office was broken into and cash was stolen on April 17. humboldtjournal.ca/news/money-sto…

Lanigan residents living on the north part of Howard Crescent, Robertson Road and Clement Place will see a power outage this afternoon, on April 18. humboldtjournal.ca/news/southeast…

While the Horizon School Division has received an extra $141,000 from the provincial budget to use as it sees fit, it needs around $1.3 million to pay for new expenses. humboldtjournal.ca/news/horizon-s…

The Canola Council of Canada is calling on the federal government to take urgent action in the canola dispute with China. humboldtjournal.ca/news/business/…

“I think one of the things that really impresses me about Humboldt and the studios that have come from around Humboldt... is that they all they have [passion] in spades.” —Lindsay White-Thornton, adjudicator humboldtjournal.ca/community/adju…

“[Hofmann] impresses me with his attention to detail. He prepares everyday and continues to improve. It is really fun to have a front seat and watch him continue to find ways to be better than he was." — Ryan Carter, head coach, Colby Community... humboldtjournal.ca/sports/muenste…

With more money to come in, the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation's radiothon is expected to raise more than $73,000 for new equipment. Big on the wishlist is a new Pyxis automated drug distribution system. humboldtjournal.ca/community/humb…

The traffic lights at the intersection of Highway 5 and 16th Street will be under repair on April 16 and 17. Traffic will be able to pass, but it will be treated as a four-way stop. humboldtjournal.ca/news/traffic-l…

“We just want people to be very aware of their surroundings and where they're going through especially until the grass greens up and and we get a little bit of help comes with all the dry stuff that we've got.” —Mike Kwasnica, Humboldt’s fire chief humboldtjournal.ca/news/humboldt-…