Humboldt Journal

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] Broncos fans can stop holding their breath since Ryan Smith was recently announced as the new coach.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] As many people may have already heard, Kenny Shields has fallen ill and so will not be performing at this week's Streetfest.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] After a week of practice, 27 kids between the ages of seven and 12 gave a musical performance about friendship in the jungle on Aug. 15.

Like many other people lately, I was talking to a couple friends about the recent death of Robin Williams. Unsurprisingly, the sad irony of the situation was not lost on us.

By Robin Tarnowetzki Journal Staff Reporter [email protected] Six musicians from Humboldt and area performed for three judges and a roomful of people in the hopes of becoming a finalist in the Sound Cheque Showcase this past weekend.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] The weather was muggy, the ground was muddy, but the crowds kept coming to the Humboldt Vintage Club's annual Vintage Days and Threshing event on Aug. 17.

By Robin Tarnowetzki Journal Staff Reporter [email protected] It's almost the end of summer, but the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery's Sounds of Summer concert series is still going strong.

OLYNUK: Sophie Rose May 22, 1918 - August 9, 2014 Mrs. Sophie (nee Schmitz) Olynuk of Humboldt, SK, passed away at Humboldt District Hospital on Saturday, August 9, 2014. She was 96 years of age.

BENTLEY: Blaine February 12, 1954 - August 7, 2014 Blaine passed away peacefully on August 7, 2014, at St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, with his family by his side. He was 60 years of age.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Staff Writer The Humboldt Broncos executive board is putting out a call to arms. With only six members, they're running the show with little manpower and a lot of willpower.