Humboldt Journal & East Central Recorder

It is ironic that Prairie Innovation Enterprise Region (PIER), an entity whose aim was to facilitate growth and expansion in the region, is no longer open for business.

Urban John Anthony LukanDecember 19, 1934 - July 5, 2012 Urban Lukan, 77, of Humboldt, died Thursday, July 5, 2012 at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, surrounded by his family. Urban John Anthony Lukan was born Dec.

David John MertzMay 6, 1966 - June 30, 2012 It is with heavy hearts and deep regret that we, the family of David John Mertz of Cold Lake, AB, announce his tragic passing at the young age of 46 near Conklin, AB, on Saturday, June 30, 2012.

It was a momentous day for two Humboldt families. Sod was officially turned on Humboldt's Habitat for Humanity project at 521-2nd St. in Humboldt on June 28 - a duplex that will give two families a chance to own their own home.

The storm that blew through the region June 26-27 did some major damage around a nearby village. The Village of Annaheim saw a lot of destruction.

FREISTADT - The peaceful death of Mrs. Mary Freistadt (nee Germain), 86 years of Carmel occurred on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at Humboldt District Hospital.

Pop, goes the roof! Humboldt IGA owner David Doepker said he didn't know exactly what caused the store's roof to blow off during gusting winds on June 27.

Thunderstorms, wind cause major damage in area

Two athletes from Humboldt are receiving community support. A local committee called Rush for Gold - Team Theisen, Team Rush, has been formed to support Brianne Theisen and Lyndon Rush, Olympic athletes originally from Humboldt.

She's going to the Olympics. Brianne Theisen, 23, Humboldt's own track phenom, qualified to compete for Canada at the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Canadian Olympic trials in Calgary last week.