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“Humboldt Strong” is more than a slogan for Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive tackle Eddie Steele.

For him, those words describe the response of the Humboldt community to the April 6 crash between the Humboldt Broncos’ team bus and a semi-trailer. Sixteen of the 29 people aboard the bus were killed in the accident.

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On Wednesday in Humboldt, the Broncos and the Nipawin Hawks were to play in the SJHL’s first regular-season game since the crash. The Broncos were on their way to a playoff game against the Hawks when the accident took place between Tisdale and Nipawin.

“It’s encouraging to see how fast (the Broncos) were able to bounce back and get right back into the season without missing a beat,” Steele said after Wednesday’s closed practice at Mosaic Stadium.

“It’s a testament to the community and to the organization. It will be a good night for healing. It’s a big part of the healing process for what the community needs in order to move forward.’’