Humboldt Journal

It is looking like a good start to the year for farmers.After high levels of moisture for the last few years, farmers are looking forward to seeding this spring.

Richard TrefiakFebruary 27, 1954 - April 15, 2012 It is with great sadness that the family and special friends of Richard Trefiak of St. Gregor, SK, announces his death at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK, on Sunday, April 15, 2012.

Daaaa-dum...... Daaaaa dum....Those famous two notes from Jaws may be echoing in the minds of many as the RBC Cup tournament - and with it, hundreds of visitors - comes closer and closer.

This weekend, Humboldt was invaded by a horde of youngsters covered in hairspray, glitter and outrageous costumes. That's right - dancers. Over 1,100 dancers took over the Humboldt Uniplex as they competed in the On Stage Dance Festival.

Harvey John EngeleOctober 31, 1947 - April 19, 2012 It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Harvey John Engele of the Humboldt district on Thursday, April 19, 2012. He was 64 years of age.

For the 50 or so members of St. Peter's Chorus, it was a weekend of crescendos.

It was a day of learning for many local organizations and government officials from across the Humboldt region. The Prairie Innovations Enterprise Region (PIER) held a Regional Planning Summit on April 20 at St.

In recent years it was a flooding issue. This year, it's the environmental code that is the hot topic for REACT Waste Management District (REACT).

They need financial help to bring doctors to the region.The Doctor Recruitment and Retention Committee recently sent out a letter to all the local municipalities asking for financial support.

The budget talks continue around the city council table. Humboldt City Council held a budget meeting after a regular council meeting on April 9. The main topic of the budget meeting was a proposed property tax increase.