Humboldt Journal

TISDALE — Ted Outerbridge’s interest in magic started when a magician performed a trick on him when he was a kid. Now he hopes to do the same in Tisdale.

WYNYARD — A new $10 million arena for Wynyard is expected to be complete by the late spring.

MELFORT — On the final day of his sentencing hearing, the semi-truck driver that pleaded guilty in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash expressed remorse for his actions. "I take full responsibility for what has happened.

EAST CENTRAL — Three people from East Central Saskatchewan will be part of Team Saskatchewan in the 2019 Canada Winter Games. Jessie Georget from Domremy will compete in gymnastics.

Two vehicles, tools and a set of truck keys were stolen from two businesses along Highway 5 in eastern Humboldt. The businesses were broken into the evening hours between Jan.

The congregation of the Harvest International Christian Church of Canada is hoping to build a new church in Humboldt. Pastor Mishael Capian said there’s a need for a new church because the congregation is growing.

Although Ross Gilchrist resides on Canada’s west coast, a part of his heart is definitely in Humboldt. The Victoria, B.C. businessman played for the Humboldt Broncos’ championship teams in 1971-73.

MELFORT — For the third year in a row, Garth Turner won a pizza eating contest that raises money for Telemiracle. Almost $14,600 was raised by the contest, hosted by TJ’s Pizza.

MELFORT — A review of the log book of the driver of the semi-truck that collided with the Humboldt Broncos team bus noted 70 federal and provincial regulation violations.

NIPAWIN — It was a chance to recognize the success of Nipawin businesses. At the Nipawin Chamber of Commerce’s President’s Gala, achievement in business excellence were given to businesses in the agriculture, service and retail industries.