Humboldt Journal

They should have been given more consideration.That's the major point of the report from the Saskatchewan Ombudsman regarding how Saskatoon Health Region dealt with moving residents of enriched housing out of St. Mary's Villa earlier this year.

"This doesn't happen."Humboldt's own two Olympians were clearly overwhelmed by the support they received from their hometown when they came home for Rush for Gold activities September 20-21.

Joseph PoelkingMay 31, 1937 - September 23, 2012 The death of Mr. Joseph "Joe" Poelking of Humboldt, SK, occurred at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, on Sunday, September 23, 2012. He was 75 years of age.

The Melfort Comets scored early and often en route to a 65-7 thrashing of the Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) Mohawks on the football field last Friday in Melfort.

They're ba-ack!The Humboldt Broncos took off on the right skate with a win at home in their first game of the season.The Broncos opened their season at home on September 22 with a game against the Notre Dame Hounds.

Four more years. That's what Malcolm Eaton got on September 19, when he was declared elected by acclamation to another term as mayor of Humboldt.

Leo Sanheim passed away on September 5, 2012 in Wynyard, Sask. at the age of 80 years. Leo was predeceased by his parents, parent-in-laws, son-in-law Ronald, brothers-in-laws: Leonard, John, Valentine, Reynold.

Do you really believe the government of Stephen Harper will balance the books by 2015? Only if he cuts expensive, useless programs.

Two hundred skaters. One hundred coaches. Thirty officials. That's how many people involved in figure skating will be visiting Humboldt this winter, to compete in the 2013 Saskatchewan STARSkate Championships, hosted by Skate Humboldt.

Towns in the Humboldt region are, for the most part, struggling to find enough people to fill their councils this fall.