October 24th, in partnership with Carlton Trail College and The Humboldt Regional Newcomer Centre, residents new to Humboldt & area, received presentations on how to be safe during a cold Saskatchewan winter. Attendees were educated by our panelists on what to keep in your winter survival kit in your car, how to stay safe at […]
On October 12th, local seniors were treated to a day of lunch and learning with a variety of safety presentations at our Senior’s Safety Symposium held in partnership with The Elizabeth and Age-friendly Humboldt. Complimentary Blood Pressure tests were also available courtesy of Country Care and Hearing Screening tests were available courtesy of HearingLife Canada […]
May 15th-October 15th we ran our annual Positive Ticketing Campaign, where kids and new student drivers were provided tickets when caught making safe choices on their wheels. Ticket recipients were able to turn their ticket in for great prizes provided by Community Leisure Services – City of Humboldt, Humboldt Co-op, SaskTel, Humboldt & District Chamber of Commerce and SGI. This program […]
Safe Communities Humboldt & Area thanks each of our 2024 Members. Without your support, our mission could not be fulfilled! Platinum Members ($5,000+) City of Humboldt Nutrien Lanigan Gold Members ($1,000-$4,999) Lake Lenore & Humboldt Co-operatives Silver Members ($500-$999) Kurt Leicht R.M. of Lakeside, No. 338 R.M. of St. Peter, No. 369 R.M. of Wolverine, No. 340 Schulte […]
A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to make the 2024 P.A.R.T.Y. (Prevent Alcohol & Risk Related Trauma in Youth) Program held on May 8th & 9th a “lifesaving” success! Sponsors Community Partners Volunteers Special thanks to our Survivor Presenter Cody Demerais for your courage, determination and spirit, and to the respectable, courteous and attentive Grade 9, 10, 11 and 12 students in our communities. To everyone involved in this very important program, your commitment, energy and dedication to safety in our communities is sincerely appreciated.
In collaboration with local Humboldt & area partnering schools, Humboldt RCMP discussed safe driving practices such as: not driving while impaired, not driving while distracted and the importance of buckling up, while colouring safety messages and pictures on paper liquor bags with them. These hand drawn bags by young members of our community will serve as great reminders for adults to make good decisions when behind the wheel. The bags will be delivered to the Humboldt Co-op liquor store to be distributed with purchases, starting the third week of June, 2024.
Safe Communities Humboldt & Area is a community driven, not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to eliminating injuries while promoting a culture of safety through the promotion of injury prevention programs and education. Our program coverage area includes a 50 km radius around the City of Humboldt, please see the map below for the communities we provide injury prevention programming to.
In December 2005 Humboldt & Area was designated a Safe Community by Safe Communities Canada – a national not-for-profit, charitable organization that believes all injuries are predictable and preventable.
Safe Communities Humboldt & Area is focused on providing key safety programs. Our priorities include: Pedestrian Safety, Youth Safety (the delivery of the P.A.R.T.Y. Program), Rail Safety Awareness, Farm Safety (the delivery of the Progressive Agriculture Safety Day), Bicycle & Skateboard Helmet & Gear Safety, Child & Infant Car Seat Safety, Falls Prevention and other seniors safety programming, Newcomer Safety (winter preparedness & roadway safety), Positive Ticketing, Poison Prevention, Suicide Prevention and Distracted Driving Impact Awareness.
Thank you to all of our community and business partners, and to our volunteers. Your support and dedication enables us to continue to engage the members in our communities in fun and educational activities making Humboldt and Area a safe place to Live, Learn, Work and Play”.
Contact us at:
Email: safecommunity@sasktel.net Phone: 306-682-0705 Box 2757, 619 17th Street (within the Humboldt Uniplex) Humboldt, SK S0K 2A0
