City of Humboldt

humboldt.ca City of Humboldt is a municipality in central Saskatchewan, Canada, founded in 1905 and named after scientist Alexander von Humboldt, with approximately 6,500 residents and a regional catchment of 30,000 people. It is the 13th city of Saskatchewan, located 117 km east of Saskatoon at the heart of the province's Iron Triangle agricultural and potash mining region. Its landmark project is a $40 million wastewater treatment facility completed in March 2026, funded $25 million by federal and provincial ICIP grants and $15 million by the city. Led by Mayor Rob Muench and outgoing City Manager Joe Day who retires in August 2026 after nearly a decade, the city employs 100 to 200 people across police, fire, water, recreation and public works. Major employers include Nutrien and BHP potash mines, Schulte Industries and Bourgault Industries agricultural manufacturers. The city runs a balanced water utility at 103 percent revenue coverage and has increased its debt limit to $20 mill.