Humboldt Journal

If there was ever any doubt about the popularity of curling in Saskatchewan, attendance at the Humboldt Curling Club for the SaskPower Scotties Provincial Tournament of Hearts put that rumour to rest once and for all.

It was an emotion-filled evening as the Prairie Women on Snowmobiles launched their Mission 2012 in Humboldt on January 26.

Victory was sweet for the Englot rink in their final match against the Lawton rink, January 29 at the SaskPower Scotties Provincial Tournament of Hearts women's provincial curling championships in Humboldt.

I am answering Nancy E. Gordon's letter about the Co-op Store (Humboldt Journal, January 25, 2012). I agree with her as I am a senior, if you move (the store), that sure will hurt the downtown core.

A new streak has begun. The Humboldt Broncos started off another win-streak by recording two over the Flin Flon Bombers on a northern road trip last weekend.

The balls were rolling and the pins were dropping on January 17 at the grand "re-opening" of the Bruno and District Bowling Alley.

WEIMAN - Mr. Clarence Bernard Weiman, 82 years of Bruno, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2012. Clarence was born on the family farm near Bruno on November 6, 1929 to George and Mary (nee Roettger) Weiman.

The Humboldt Good Neighbour Store wowed the community with its 2011 disbursement of $205,000 among 31 area organizations.

Herman KingMarch 5, 1921 - January 24, 2012 The death of Mr. Herman King of Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake, SK, occurred at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. He was 90 years of age.

Maria NienaberSeptember 1, 1912 - January 24, 2012 The death of Mrs. Maria (nee Niekamp) Nienaber of St. Mary's Villa, Humboldt, SK, occurred at her residence on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. She was 99 years of age.