Humboldt Journal

I have to say, it's nice to be in a community where people aren't completely debilitated by the thought of wishing someone a Merry Christmas instead of Happy Holidays.

Opening night of Dec. 13 and the seats were packed with people coming to see the Beauty and the Beast Jr. play performed by students from Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI).

MICHEL: Lena Bertha September 3, 1916 - December 7, 2013 The death of Mrs. Lena Bertha (nee Hertzke) Michel of Aspen Manor, Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake, SK, occurred at her residence on Saturday, December 7, 2013, at the age of 97.

KNAUS: Emily Katherine October 29, 1917 - December 5, 2013 The death of Mrs. Emily Katherine (nee Paproski) Knaus of Lanigan, SK, occurred at Lanigan Hospital, Lanigan, on Thursday, December 5, 2013. She was 96 years of age.

WEIMAN: Wayne Wilfred June 8, 1960 - December 9, 2013 The death of Mr. Wayne Wilfred Weiman of Oliver Lodge, Saskatoon, SK, (and formerly of Bruno, SK), occurred at his residence on Monday, December 9, 2013. He was 53 years of age.

When Mike Behiel's business was broken into in March, he bought two safes, reinforced the windows and installed security cameras.

For those who've always wanted to help out the Humboldt SPCA but may not have known how, here's your chance.

Back in June, it was honoured in front of a local crowd with a couple of dignitaries when two new projects were unveiled on the land, but on Nov. 19 the Original Humboldt Site received national attention.

It's pretty easy over the holidays to get wrapped up (pun intended) in the materialistic "I want, I want, I wants.

The Broncos ruined the homecoming of Cody Pettapiece in a 4-2 win on Dec. 8 over his new team, the Weyburn Red Wings.