Humboldt Journal

HUMBOLDT — A grocery chain with a store in Humboldt said it will remove plastic grocery bags from all of its stores. The bags will be removed by Sobeys’ 255 locations by the end of January 2020.

HUMBOLDT — As a swim team, the Humboldt Hammerheads placed second at provincials. In Rosetown on July 27 and 28, the Hammerheads finished with 1,058 points. The first place Estevan Golden Eels had 1,271 points.

ST. BRIEUX — St. Brieux Catholic Church has passed its centennial date and is incredibly structurally sound, said parish council chair Bernard Ferre.

MUENSTER — A sculptor that got her start in the Humboldt area came back home to teach others about her craft. Heather Benning taught a sculpting and mould making workshop at St.

LANIGAN — Nutrien’s Lanigan potash mining operation will reap the benefits of a company-wide, $500 million initiative that seeks a widespread change in the way they operate.

MELFORT — The Melfort Mustangs has acquired a 20-year-old forward from the Alberta Junior Hockey League. Deklan Whillans was acquired from the Camrose Kodiaks in exchange for a player development fee.

HUMBOLDT — Live Voltage, an AC/DC tribute band out of Vancouver, will be performing in Humboldt for one night in early August.

NIPAWIN –– The Saskatchewan Trappers Association held their annual summer rendezvous in Nipawin.

LAKE LENORE –– For its 22nd year, Hometown Hoops in Lake Lenore provided 45 kids with world-class training basketball training.

HUMBOLDT — Pride Week is returning to Humboldt, with a wide variety of activities for LGBTQ+ people and their allies. The celebration runs from Aug. 19 to 24. Rev.