Humboldt Journal

The penny dropped on March 29 when federal finance minister Jim Flaherty announced the Royal Canadian Mint will end its production this fall as part of his austerity budget.

It's an exciting announcement for the region. The Humboldt Doctor Recruitment committee is in talks with some doctors to work in Humboldt.

The floors were glossy; the glass sparkling as the new Humboldt Collegiate institute (HCI) was officially opened.

Citizens advised to boil water after reserve runs low

The death of Mrs. Therese "Terry" Marie (nee Melanson) Bohn of Eastside Village, Humboldt, SK, occurred at her residence on Friday, March 30, 2012. She was 84 years of age.

I totally agree with the editorial "Time To Pay Attention"(Humboldt Journal, March 28, 2012). I am surprised that you would have gotten flack from the City on the roundabout idea. Obviously, they hadn't given any thought to that idea at all.

We're going to lose the penny. After 104 years, the Canadian penny will be phased out this year. I'm not quite sure how I feel about that yet.

The death of Mr. Arnold "Arnie" Frank Harding of Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake, SK, (and formerly of Lake Lenore, SK), occurred at his residence on Saturday, March 31, 2012. He was 82 years of age.

A Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI) student won big at a provincial skills competition in Regina held March 15-16. Justin Lefebvre was awarded a gold medal at the Provincial Skills Competition for his carpentry work.

Dennis Kenneth MeidlSeptember 11, 1947 - March 26, 2012 It is with great sorrow that the family of Dennis Kenneth Meidl of Drake, SK, announces his death at Lanigan Hospital, Lanigan, SK, on Monday, March 26, 2012. He was 64 years of age.