Humboldt Journal

Two days, 148 competitors, 15 teams and 23 local medals. That's how things shaped up at the 2011 Summer Speed Swimming Provincials, held in Humboldt July 30-31.

A couple of weeks ago a woman in Humboldt was attacked downtown by a man she did not know. For some reason, she was grabbed by this person, and despite her resistance, he held on, trying to make her go with him somewhere.

It was a great football experience for a local football player. Ryan Stumborg of Humboldt played in the Saskota Bowl in Rolla, North Dakota on July 9, accompanied by coach Cory Popoff, also of Humboldt.

Close to 200 people representing businesses from all over the Humboldt region packed Jubilee Hall at the Humboldt Uniplex on July 19 to hear about possible opportunities associated with BHP Billiton's proposed potash mine at Jansen.

Canadian Real Estate prices are scheduled to drop in 2012, foretells an economic report released by TD Economics June 14. The report predicts that on a national scale, resale activity will fall by 15.

Oscar LeRoy will be in LeRoy this summer, as the town serves as the set of a short film.

Not surprisingly, there are more people in need of their services.

Although the Cherry Sunday in Bruno was downsized this year, that didn't stop cherry enthusiasts from attending the event. "We got about 300 to 350 people," said Kevin Pulvermacher, one of the event organizers. "We were hoping for 100 to 150...

A bizarre incident in downtown Humboldt last week has led to serious charges of kidnapping and sexual assault against a man from Naicam. At 5:10 p.m.

The weekend started out under grey and damp skies, but the sun came out to brighten the Bruno Merchants' day on Sunday. The 2011 Softball Saskatchewan Senior B Men's Provincial Championship was held in Saskatoon July 22-24 with nine teams competing.