Humboldt Journal

HUMBOLT — At their own swim meet, the Humboldt Hammerheads won 111 first, second and third placings. The meet was held on June 15, during the Summer Sizzler.

HUMBOLDT — Twenty three strong bodies from across the province took to Elgar Petersen arena to compete in the Summer Sizzler’s regional strongman competition.

HUMBOLDT — Christopher Struck got back into car culture and car shows when he bought his Pontiac G8.

MELFORT — Despite the heavy downpour that covered Melfort, the 30th annual Show and Shine car show continued with cars new and old.

MELFORT — A “for lease” sign sits in the window of what was to be a cannabis store in Melfort after the proponent for the retail store withdrew his application.

NIPAWIN — The mayor of Nipawin is lobbying the province to develop Saskatchewn-wide protocols to address the disposal of used needles.

HUMBOLDT — Summer Sizzler-goers assembled at Humboldt’s fourth annual comic-con to partake in its largest iteration yet. The June 15 comic convention hosted 40 booths, “which is awesome,” said lead organizer Jeff Burton.

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt Collegiate students Kody McGinn, Jay Eichorst and Zach Holaday returned last week from Moose Jaw’s provincial track and field championships with hardware around their necks.

From the Humboldt Journal files, June 24, 1999

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. These are the lyrics that belong to the beloved hymn written by an Evangelical Anglican Clergyman by the name of John Newton.