Melfort pizza eating contest returns in support of TeleMiracle.

On Jan. 27 the Melfort pizza-eating fundraiser returned with 11 contestants and raised $5,770.80 for TeleMiracle.

The Melfort pizza-eating fundraiser returned on Jan. 27 for the first time since 2019. Eleven contestants took part at TJ's Pizza to raise funds for TeleMiracle. Organizers and the restaurant said the event drew a strong local turnout. A double-decker pepperoni pizza was a special feature this year. Key details: - The contest raised $5,770.80 for TeleMiracle. - Eleven contestants competed, with participants ranging in age from 14 and up. - Garth Turner won after finishing the double-decker pepperoni pizza in seven minutes and 42 seconds, marking his fourth championship. - Chris Crews finished second and was the top fundraiser, raising more than $1,000, and Morgan Leah placed third. - TJ's Pizza provided the pizzas and the venue while the contestants managed other aspects of the event. - Organizers said they have booked the hall for next year's 10th edition. Summary: Funds from the event will go to TeleMiracle. The return of the contest revived a local tradition and organizers say they have already planned for a 10th edition next year. TeleMiracle 50 is scheduled to begin in Saskatoon on Feb. 28.