Humboldt Journal

HUMBOLDT — A local retirement home is planning two expansions: one for seniors and one for children. The Elizabeth is planning to open up 11 care rooms to go along with its 29 independent living suites and build a new 49-child care centre.

TISDALE — The Tisdale Trojans expect to ice a skilled, young team packed with character next season.

HUMBOLDT — Residents with incomes below the poverty line will soon be able to apply for an one-year leisure pass free of charge.

TISDALE — Despite the event being called short due to the rain, the U12, U14 and U16 Tisdale softball teams put on a show during the annual 2019 Riverdog Run. The tournament ran from June 22 to 24, with 19 teams signed up.

LEROY — Approximately $150 worth of goods were taken from a business located on the 100 block of LeRoy’s Centre Street. Entry was forced into the business between 3 pm and 4pm on June 19 and a small amount of damage was done.

LANIGAN — A vehicle parked on Lanigan’s Calvert Crescent had its windshield smashed with an unknown object. The incident occurred between the night of June 1 to the afternoon on June 2. Lanigan RCMP said the matter is under investigation.

WATSON — A 2011 dark blue Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck was stolen from a parking lot of a local business on the 100 block of Second Street NE in Watson. The theft took place in the overnight hours. Humboldt-Lanigan RCMP were notified on June 4.

As the Riders get ready to play their first home game of the season, they are in a familiar situation being 0-2 with an uncertain quarterback situation.

WATROUS — The Watrous-Manitou Beach Heritage Centre will be opening its doors to the public for the first time this week.

From the Humboldt Journal files, June 23, 1949