City of Humboldt
715 Main St S0K 2A0 Humboldt, SK, Canada

The City of Humboldt and the Department of Community and Leisure Services are pleased to announce the installation of the new Sports Court Flooring in the Curling Rink which is now open to the public for use. This innovative flooring lays overtop the existing concrete flooring in the curling rink when the ice is out and converts it into a practical and useful multi-purpose sports court surface providing many sports groups, casual walkers, and other community users an access...ible indoor location for practices and other forms of physical fitness. Thank you to the "Humboldt Hustlers Club Volleyball" and Sask. Volleyball, Saskatchewan Lotteries Grants, and to the two donors who made a contribution in memory of Jacob Leicht, Brody Hinz, and Tyler Bieber, and to their families for supporting this upgrade to our facility for our community. To book the Curling Rink with the sports court flooring, check availability through our Bookking Portal on our website at www.humboldt.ca or call the Uniplex at 306.682.2597.

The weather is improving and the snow will be thawing! Is your home ready?! For tips on how to prepare your home and avoid flooding, go to https://humboldt.ca/water-services/.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: The City of Humboldt, Department of Protective Services, is currently accepting applications for the position of a part-time Safety Coordinator. If you, or someone you know is interest, please visit our website at https://humboldt.ca/job-opportunities/ for more information. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, March 11, 2021.

At last night’s City Council meeting, Mayor Behiel proclaimed March 6, 2021 as "Lymphedema Awareness Day" in the City of Humboldt. Lymphedema is an accumulation of lymphatic fluid that causes swelling in the limbs or other areas of the body. Patients suffering from lymphedema often experience physical discomfort, disfigurement, and stress while coping with these symptoms. For more information, go to: https://sasklymph.ca/.

SAFETY ADVISORY: There has been a confirmed sighting of a cougar along Wildlife Trail near the Vintage Club. Please use caution, be aware of your surroundings and keep pets on a leash if you are walking on the trail or in the area. Click here to read a "Cougar Fact Sheet": https://humboldt.ca//uplo/2021/02/Cougars2BFact2BSheet.pdf

It's Bell Let's Talk Day! Now more than ever it’s important that we come together and talk about mental health. Today and everyday let’s support each other, let’s listen, and let’s talk! Today, January 28 Bell will donate 5 towards mental health initiatives in Canada for every applicable text, call, use of their Facebook frame and tweet using #BellLetsTalk. Visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk to learn more on how you can contribute today.

This weekend is Valentine's Day AND Family Day! A double-whammy to celebrate the people you love! Be safe and have a great long weekend!

COUNCIL APPROVES NEXT STEPS IN IMPLEMENTING IMPROVED HEALTH & SAFETY SYSTEM: At the Regular Meeting of Council held on Monday, January 25, 2021, City Council approved the next step of implementing the improvements to the proposed Health and Safety Management System (HSMS) developed by Harness Safety Group, a recognized safety consulting company. Following a thorough audit conducted by Harness Safety Group and City of Humboldt Administration, an updated HSMS has been prepa...red. The system includes a custom safety program that will provide best practices that meet current OH&S safety regulations, applicable record keeping, as well as training and resources to employees and contractors. To read the full Media Release, go to https://humboldt.ca//uploads/2021/01/Media-Release-HSMS.pdf

The City of Humboldt is currently accepting proposals to replace the flooring in Jubilee Hall, located in the Humboldt Uniplex. If you or someone you know is interested, please go to https://humboldt.ca/tenders-purchasing/ for more information.

The City of Humboldt is currently requesting proposals for Consulting Engineering Services for the Humboldt Watermain Replacement Program. Proposals will be received only through the "Bids & Tenders" website until 02:00 pm local time on February 8, 2021. Proposals will only be accepted through the "Bids & Tenders eSolutions Group - Online Bidding System". Emailed or mailed proposals will not be accepted. Interested proponents may view the bid documents at https://humboldt.bidsandtenders.ca//T/en/Home/BidsHomepage.

On behalf of the City of Humboldt, Mayor Behiel accepted a Certificate of Appreciation from the Humboldt Community Soup Kitchen. Matteo Carboni, Board Chair of the Soup Kitchen, presented the certificate in recognition of the support the Soup Kitchen has received from the City in 2020 during the pandemic. The City of Humboldt encourages everyone to keep those in mind who are experiencing hardships due to circumstances beyond their control.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: The Department of Public Works & Utilities is currently accepting applications for the position of Transportation Supervisor. If you or someone you know is interested, go to https://humboldt.ca/job-opportunities/ for more information. Deadline for applications is Monday, February 8, 2021.

2021 BUDGET APPROVED BY COUNCIL: The City of Humboldt’s proposed 2021 City Budget was presented to City Council in two Special Meetings of Council held on Monday, December 7, 2020, and Tuesday, December 8, 2020. After a little more than five hours of deliberations, Council largely endorsed the budget proposed by Administration. To read the full Statement from the City of Humboldt, go to: https://humboldt.ca//Media-Release-Approved-2021-Budget.pdf

Our tree is up is yours?! Head over to https://www.discoverhumboldt.com/twinkle-my-town and enter photos of your holiday decorations for a chance to win some great prizes from the City of Humboldt, a proud sponsor of the Twinkle My Town contest, hosted by Discover Humboldt and Bolt FM!

WATCH: The City of Humboldt 2021 Budget Deliberations will resume today at 5:30 pm. Tune into our website at https://humboldt.ca/city-council-meetings/ to watch the live stream.

REMINDER: By Order of the Saskatchewan Health Authority, face masks are mandatory in all indoor public spaces effective Monday, November 16, 2020. City owned and operated facilities that are open to the public that these restrictions apply to are: City Hall... Humboldt & District Museum Humboldt Gallery Humboldt Uniplex: Administration and Common Areas Aquatic Centre (except when in the pool)C Curling Rink Elgar Petersen Arena Fitness Centre Meeting Rooms Thank you for your cooperation and for doing your part to help curb the transmission of COVID-19! For more information, please visit: https://www.saskatchewan.ca/covid19

"Shop Your Heart Out in Humboldt"! As we get ready for the weekend and are thinking of doing some shopping, did you know there are over 400 businesses registered in the City of Humboldt Biz Directory? Check out our Business Directory on our website: https://humboldt.ca/business-directory/! It has all the businesses categorized based on what services they have to offer, and you can search for a specific business by name or by a keyword. Over the course of the shopping season..., we hope you will refer to it often as you not only do your holiday shopping, but your everyday shopping! Have a great weekend... and "put your money where your HEART is"!

THANK YOU to all who contributed and made our Community Tree Lighting event possible, held on December 3, 2020! A huge thank you to Northland Supply for creating and donating the "Heart of it All" decoration placed next to the tree, and to Graham Dyck for an outstanding performance! Thank you to Matt Nelson of the Humboldt Fire Department for taking the drone footage used in this video!

SaskTel Announces inifiNET Service Now Available to Select Areas in Humboldt: Beginning today, Monday, December 7, 2020, some residents in Humboldt can sign up for SaskTel’s cutting-edge service, infiNET. This service provides faster connections for streaming hi-def movies, playing games, and video chats without freezing, pixelation, or dropped connections. To check if this service is available in your area, go to: https://www.sasktel.com//h/tools/service-availability-too...l To read SaskTel’s full News Release, go to: https://humboldt.ca//SaskTel_infiNET_Launch_Humboldt_Annou

NEW HEALTH MEASURES EFFECTIVE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020: On Friday, November 13, 2020, the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority announced they are adding more measures in an effort to curb the transmission of COVID-19 across the province. These expanded measures impact the City of Humboldt as well as 58 other cities and communities in Saskatchewan. Effective Monday, November 16, 2020, through to December 14, 2020, (a 28 day period) masks will be m...andatory in all indoor public places in communities larger than 5,000. This includes the City of Humboldt. As well, all restaurants and licensed establishments must stop serving alcohol by 10 pm and consumption must end by 11 pm. Fitness facilities can continue to operate, but group activities will be limited to a maximum of 8 participants. All participants must stay 3 meters apart for the duration of the session. City owned and operated facilities that are open to the public that these restrictions will apply to are: City Hall Humboldt & District Museum Humboldt Gallery Humboldt Uniplex: Administration and Common Areas Aquatic Centre (except when in the pool) Curling Rink Elgar Petersen Arena Fitness Centre Meeting Rooms Please be respectful to employees and business owners when you visit their establishment. City Council and Administration would like to remind you to keep up the good work and continue to make a conscious decision to protect your family, friends and your community by practicing social distancing and remaining at home if you are experiencing symptoms. For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19, please visit the Government of Saskatchewan website at: www.saskatchewan.ca/coronavirus .

Thank you to neighbours, business owners, and community members who took the time to assist others by clearing out driveways, doorways, and sidewalks! Your actions did not go unnoticed. The City acknowledges all snow angels in the community providing a helping hand.