Humboldt Journal

They're sleek, portable and quiet. That was the description of the Humboldt Fire Department's (HFD) new Jaws of Life, given by Rob Bubnick of PotashCorp Lanigan on February 25.

RICHARD HENRY PLACSKO Feb 24, 1941 - Feb 28, 2013 Richard Henry Placsko passed away peacefully in his residence on February 28, 2013 at the age of 72 years. Richard was born on February 24, 1941 in Humboldt, SK.

"It is a year where anyone can beat anyone," said Broncos' head coach Dean Brockman Wednesday, February 20. "The team who gets hot in the playoffs will win the league.

The Melville Millionaires arrived in Humboldt Friday, February 22 to take on the hometown Broncos. Humboldt was battling for top spot in the league while Melville was battling for first place in the Sherwood division of the SJHL.

Melvin George Kunkel B.A., MD, B.Sc. (ORTH), F.R.C.S.(C), F.A.C.S., D.A.B.O.S. June 10, 1920- Feb. 20, 2013 Melvin Kunkel lived an active life for 93 years and died after a brief stay in hospital.

Rita Margaret Litz July 27, 1940 - February 21, 2013 It is with profound sadness that the family of Rita Litz of Humboldt, SK, announces her death on Thursday, February 21, 2013. She was 72 years of age. Rita was born on July 27, 1940, in Humboldt.

Schwingenschloegl : It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond John Schwingenschloegl, late of North Battleford, on February 19, 2013 at the age of 92 years.

Traffic issues are a hot topic for drivers in Humboldt. During a regular meeting of Humboldt City Council on February 11, Council discussed a speed review that was conducted in Humboldt which asked Council to approve amendments to the Traffic Bylaw.

The Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS) division and the Horizon School Division No.

One of Humboldt's own has claimed a World Cup title in the bobsleigh.