Humboldt Journal

MUENSTER — An authors’ retreat that got its start at the Sage Hill radar base celebrated its 30th anniversary. The Sage Hill Writing Experience began in 1989 at the base, officially known as CFS Dana.

As the weather warms, Health Canada is asking people to inspect their wire barbecue brushes when they get out their grills.

RM OF HOODOO — Work has started on an approximately $589,000 lagoon expansion project in the RM of Hoodoo.

EAST CENTRAL — Crops across the province are advancing as a result of the warm weather and moisture, although crops are behind or at their normal developmental stages.

MELFORT — The Northern Lights Gallery Back Alley Art Tour returns this year, showcasing art talent in the area that ranges in public awareness from “unknown” to “world renowned”.

HUMBOLDT — After a decade of service on the streets of North Battleford, Prince Albert and Sturgeon Lake, Humboldt’s newest RCMP officer is adapting to a focus on community-based policing. Cst. Troy Link has been with the Humboldt RCMP since May 1.

MELFORT — All occupants of a van driving down Highway 41 west of Melfort are safe after an fire ignited in the engine compartment. The event took place on Highway 41 west of Melfort on the morning of July 10.

HUMBOLDT — The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Humboldt is looking to the drive-ins of the past to raise money to support the children of today. The mentoring organization will host a drive-in movie night at the Discovery Ford parking lot on Aug. 21.

MELFORT — SaskWater has expanded its lease with the City of Melfort, leasing additional space to the southeast of its water treatment plant. This comes after SaskWater received a $5.6 million boost in funding for an $8.

MELFORT — The Melfort Fire Department has started a new initiative – a volunteer junior firefighter program. The program allows youth between the ages of 16 and 18 to join the department.