HUMBOLDT, SK — After nearly a decade of dedicated service, City of Humboldt City Manager Joe Day has announced his retirement, effective August 15, 2026.
Day joined the City of Humboldt as the Director of Finance in December 2016 and was appointed City Manager in August 2017. Prior to his time in Humboldt, Day spent over 14 years with the City of Prince Albert and previously worked in North Battleford, culminating in more than 30 years in public service.
“The City of Humboldt has been a wonderful place to live and work for the last nine-plus years, and there has been some hesitation in making this decision,” Day said. “The management team, along with staff at all levels, has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to making this the great community it is. I am, however, looking forward to slowing down somewhat from the pace of the City Manager position and plan to remain involved in community governance activities in a consulting role.”
During his tenure, Day played a key role in advancing several major initiatives that supported the City’s growth and development. Notable accomplishments under his leadership include stabilizing the City’s financial situation and building consistency into the City’s water main, roadway, and fleet renewals. A few of the major projects completed under Day’s stewardship include the Centennial Park redevelopment, Highway 5 resurfacing, the new wastewater treatment facility, and the Carl Schenn pond.
Day has also been instrumental in leading the City of Humboldt through significant and challenging periods, including the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy and the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Throughout his career with the City, Day strengthened budgeting processes, advanced community safety initiatives, fostered regional collaborations, and built strong partnerships with land and construction developers.
Mayor Rob Muench thanked Day for his leadership and dedication, noting the City has benefited greatly from his steady guidance.
The search for a new City Manager will commence in the coming weeks, with a transition plan to ensure the City’s continued growth and success.
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Angie Rolheiser
Communications Manager
Phone: 306.682.2525 Ext. 663
E-mail: communicationsmanager@humboldt.ca