Humboldt Journal

EAST CENTRAL — Many areas in the province received rainfall from June 18 to 24.

HUMBOLDT — After an abnormal year that featured international attention, large expenses and donations from the public, the Humboldt Broncos are planning a more typical season that will celebrate their 50th anniversary.

HUMBOLDT — A Saskatoon-based competition aimed at encouraging women in business could be adapted to aid Humboldt’s economic development, said one of its founders.

EAST CENTRAL — Cumberland College and Parkland College have selected a new joint president. Mark Hoddenbagh is starting the job on July 2.

NIPAWIN — To preserve the park for future generations, Nipawin council made Central Park and Walleye Park municipal reserves. Prior to re-designating, selling or exchanging any municipal reserve land, council must pass a bylaw.

CARROT RIVER — The Carrot River fire hall was broken into, but nothing was stolen. The break-in took place on May 29. Over that same night two local businesses were broken into, and some cash was taken.

HUMBOLDT — The shaving of a teacher’s beard raised almost $6,100 for the St. Dominic School playground project. Michael Kresak said the idea came right before the school’s Telemiracle fundraiser in the spring.

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt and Area Refugee Coalition is raising money to sponsor a family from Iran.

NIPAWIN — Youth from Wagner and Central Park Elementary experienced workshops on Indigenous culture at the Oasis Centre for National Indigenous Peoples Day.

TISDALE — This year’s Rockin’ the Square street fair is expected to be the largest yet, with a bouncy obstacle course for teenagers and adults, as well as a reptile exhibit. The street fair will have three bouncy inflatable activities.