Humboldt Journal & East Central Recorder

The Women's Scotties Provincial playdowns continued on January 26. At 2 p.m., two local teams, Campbell and Gillies, faced off against each other. Gillies won the draw 5-4.

It showcased the talent of this community, while bidding goodbye to an important facility. "A Farewell Tribute to Sutherland Theatre "- the final concert in the facility before it is torn down later this year - was held on January 22.

It's done. The new Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) is ready for occupancy. Teachers and staff began transitioning to the new building attached to the Humboldt Uniplex this week, while students are writing final exams at the old building.

A wealth of Humboldt athletes were recognized at the City of Humboldt's Awards Recognition ceremony for 2011 on January 20.

It was a busy week for basketball. The Three Lakes School Avengers senior boys' basketball team first played a game against Lake Lenore Lancers on January 18. The Lancers won the game 86-82.

The official opening ceremonies and the first draw of the SaskPower Scotties Tournament of Hearts Women's Provincial Curling Championships were held the evening of January 25.

Gilbert John RoettgerOctober 12, 1937 - January, 18, 2012 The death of Mr. Gilbert John Roettger of Pilger, SK, occurred at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He was 74 years of age.

Over the weekend, the Melfort Mustangs managed to do what no other team in the SJHL has been able to do since the end of November - beat the Humboldt Broncos.

He's part of the Bronze Medal winning team. Reid Gardiner of Humboldt played with the Team Canada hockey team in the 2012 Youth Olympics from January 13-22 in Innsbruck, Austria, the team that won a bronze medal.

On Sunday night, a group of arts-minded Humboldtonians gathered at the old Humboldt Collegiate Institute to say goodbye to Sutherland Theatre by performing on its stage, or watching the performance from its seats, one last time.