Humboldt Journal

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Broncos management, coaching staff, and scouting team have been hard at work landing talent to restock the roster for next season.

HUMBOLDT — A new downtown mural will allow people to send love from Humboldt to the world on social media Sending Love from Humboldt was officially unveiled by the Humboldt public art committee on July 9.

HUMBOLDT — Swimmers from the Humboldt Hammerheads competed in three events last weekend, including the ManSask Provincial Championships.

HUMBOLDT — Replacement of water mains of Seventh Street between Fifth Avenue to Eighth Avenue could result in road closures. The work begins on Monday, July 15 and could go for three to four weeks.

HUMBOLDT — Motorists should expect construction on Peck Road from Fourth Avenue in Humboldt to Highway 20 for the next two to three weeks. Construction crews are improving the road by clay capping it.

HUMBOLDT — The Saskatchewan Sheep and Development Board (SSDB) will be hosting the National Grasslands All Canadian Classic at Humboldt’s Uniplex in late July. The Canadian Classic showcases efforts of the sheep farming industry across the country.

TISDALE — Dirt and tires interacted at the Tisdale Motor Speedway as racers from all over competed.

In last week’s column I had indicated I wanted to wait another week to see him start a third consecutive game before commenting on new quarterback Cody Fajardo.

MELFORT — Due to an unexpected complication with a retaining wall, the budget to replace the sidewalk on the north side of the Northern Lights Palace went up by around $40,000 Melfort council voted in favour of the increase at its meeting on July 9.

MELFORT — This year’s Melfort Ag Society Regional 4-H Beef Show and Sale steer raised more than $24,000 for STARS.