Humboldt Journal

A man is facing drug charges in connection with a fire at a rental property in Humboldt early this year. Following a fire at a residence on the 1000 block of Main St.

They are two of the best citizens of Humboldt. During the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce Mark of Excellence Awards on March 7, both the Humboldt and District Junior Citizen and Citizen of the Year received their awards.

"With heavy hearts, we are sad to announce Dad passed away peacefully at Lanigan Hospital, Lanigan, SK, on Tuesday, March 12, 2012. He was 89 years of age.

Amalia "Molly" Gurski was born on April 19, 1913, to John and Paulina (nee Miller) Gurski in Viscount, SK. She attended Auckland School for her Elementary Education. On August 5, 1939, Amalia was invested as Ursuline, Sr. Gertrude.

It was a night to honour local businesses. The 13th annual Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) Mark of Excellence Awards were held on March 7.

The sudden and unexpected death of Mr. Earl Warren Hoffos of Quill Lake, SK, occurred at his farm residence on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. He was 82 years of age.

There's been a lot of discussion, both in the Journal and in the community, about the eviction of the 10 seniors from St. Mary's Villa. Somehow, some people seem to think that the 10 seniors are responsible for tarnishing the Villa's good name.

I feel compelled to comment on a recent article in the Humboldt Journal regarding former St. Mary's Villa enriched housing tenants. Saskatoon Health Region has been compared to a slum landlord, who gives a tenant one month warning before "eviction.

Former Mountie admits to killing an Ottawa policeman but denies it was murder

Nature inspires her. The eclectic, nature-inspired artwork of Wendy Burton of Humboldt has been installed at the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery for March and April, in the space devoted to local artists.