The Journal has a long, proud history. Dr. Alfred Shadd purchased the Prince Albert Advocate newspaper in 1908 and moved it to Melfort, renaming it the Carrot River Journal. He sold the newspaper in 1912, and the publication was renamed the Melfort Journal in 1915. “This change will enable us to continue serving our communities through strong, sustainable operations that reflect how readers increasingly access news today,” Postmedia added.