Humboldt, Saskatchewan
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Humboldt is a small Saskatchewan city located 113 km east of Saskatoon at the junction of Saskatchewan Highway 5 and Saskatchewan Highway 20. The province's newest city, it received its city charter in 2000.
Famous people from Humboldt include professional wakeboarder Rusty Malinoski, ice hockey goalie Glenn Hall, San Jose Sharks defenceman Kyle McLaren, New York Islanders defenceman Brendan Witt, speed skater Jeremy Wotherspoon, BC Lions guard Kelly Bates and former Calgary, Alberta mayor Al Duerr.
The census taken in 2006 lists the population of the city of Humboldt at 4,998 which shrunk 3.2% from the last census of 2001.[1]
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According to the Canada 2001 Census:
| Population: | 5,161 (+1.7% from 1996) |
| Land area: | 11.66 km² |
| Population density: | 442.6 people/km² |
| Median age: | 41.9 (males: 39.5, females: 44.5) |
| Total private dwellings: | 2,313 |
| Mean household income: | $37,174 |
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[edit] History
Named after the German explorer, Humboldt began as a telegraph station located on the Carlton Trail, a wagon route used in the early days of Canada as a route from Fort Winnipeg to Fort Edmonton. The trail was used by General Middleton's troups who camped near Humboldt and Humboldt Lake on their way to the Reil Rebellion. The area was also the site of the first stage coach robbery in Western Canada. Parts of the Carlton Trial in the form of wagon tracks still exist in the Humboldt area.
After being established as a city, Humboldt became an important location in Saskatchewan's "Iron Triangle", and is also known as the sure-crop district for its reliable growing weather. This led Humboldt to become a centre for farming equipment and supply businesses. It is also the home of several manufacturing plants including Doepker Industries, Del-Air Systems, Romperland Playground Structures, CIM, and Coil-Tech. Humboldt and area is also the centre of Saskatchewan's Hog Producing area. Big Sky Farms and Stomp Pork Farms are two of Canada's largest pork producers.
Today Humboldt is a quickly-growing city that still has a large farm based economy from manufacturing and livestock.
[edit] Humboldt Landmarks
Humboldt boasts Canada's Largest postage stamp, a replica of a John Diefenbaker $.17 stamp circulated by Canada post. The stamp was painted by Humboldt Artist Rob Muench.
Humboldt has many large murals depicting its history located on building walls throughout the city.
The two most iconic landmarks in Humboldt are the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery and the Water Tower. The Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery is located in the old post office, complete with clock tower, it also holds Humboldt's Sports Hall of Fame. The Water Tower, previously condemned to be torn down is being funded by community groups who wish to preserve this part of the city's heritage.
[edit] Facilities in Humboldt
Humboldt has three elementary schools, two Catholic and one public. It has one public high school. There is also a satellite of the University of Saskatchewan, St. Peter's College located in Muenster. St. Peter's College also hosts many sporting and arts events. Humboldt is in the process of building a new hospital facility on the north end of the city, the facility will serve Humboldt and district. Humboldt has a museum downtown, an Antique and Vintage Museum south of the city and one public library. The Uniplex is Humboldt's recreational facility with curling rink, one skating and hockey rink and an indoor aquatic centre featuring a waterslide, large pool, whirlpool, kiddie pool and a community centre for conventions and meetings. There is one indoor mall, The Humboldt Mall as well as several strip malls and a vibrant downtown district. The city also features one of Saskatchewan's nicest 18 hole golf courses. The course is located next to Waterridge Park a lake-front urban park, and the Humboldt Historical Park and Campground.
Humboldt has nine churches: Humboldt Alliance Church, St. John's Lutheran, St. Andrew's Anglican Church, St. Augustine Catholic Church, Living Word Ministries, All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church, Humboldt Bible Church, Westminster United Church of Canada, and Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.
[edit] Events
The Summer Sizzler and Rodeo is held around July 1st and features pro rodeo, the Jaycee Demolition Derby as well as a number of other events. There is also a parade downtown and other activities held at Centennial Park.
Oktoberfest is a celebration of Humboldt's German Heritage featuring good beer and good sausage, held in the fall at the Uniplex. Also in the fall is Accordionfest, a celebration of accordion music.
[edit] Sports
Humboldt is home to the Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.
Humboldt also has a high school 9-man Football program known as HCI Mohawks.
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