Humboldt Journal

An information session was held for building owners, industry and municipal officials last week in anticipation of the province's adoption of the 2010 National Building Code (NBC) and 2010 National Fire Code of Canada (NFC).

Rural theatres are undergoing a revival in Saskatchewan, and Reel Attractions Cinema and Video in Humboldt is leading the charge. The two-screen theatre recently underwent possibly the biggest shift in its history by going digital.

Change is inevitable. It's a part of growing, living and developing. Changes are welcomed by some, but resisted by many.

One hundred high school football players from throughout rural Saskatchewan participated in the annual Kelly Bates Football Camp held in Muenster over the weekend. The kids braved the cold and battled against the snow, perfecting their play.

Audiences can get lost Somewhere.Saskatchewan playwright Kelley Jo Burke and singer-songwriter Carrie Catherine will bring the production "Somewhere, SK" to the stage at Dancing Sky Theatre later this month.

SNIDER: Doreen Mabel Oct. 11, 1919 - Apr. 19, 2013 Doreen Mabel Snider passed away peacefully at her home in Drake, SK on Friday April 19, 2013 at the age of 93. She was born on October 11, 1919 to Abraham and Selina Snider on the family farm.

BUSCHMANN, Marie - The peaceful death of Marie Ann Buschmann (nee Rath), 85 years of Airdrie, AB and formerly of Humboldt, SK, occurred on Saturday, April 20, 2013.

Yvonne Marie Schatz: On April 4th, 2013 Yvonne Marie Schatz lost her courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 2nd, 1951 in Humboldt, SK and had just celebrated her 62nd birthday two days earlier.

Alex Kaminskas: Alex was born on February 28th, 1933 on the edge of Long Lake, Rowan's Ravine, west of Strasbourg, SK.

"I'm sorry for the people who get bullied, and I should stand up for them." Grade 6 student Tara Keller pledged her empathy and promise to victims of bullying on a heart- shaped note posted to the school's bulletin board at St. Dominic School.