Humboldt Journal & East Central Recorder

Contract talks have once again stalled between the Saskatchewan government and the union representing the province's teachers. As a result, 12,000 teachers across the province are withdrawing all services and staging a two-day strike.

A Humboldt man charged with the attempted murder of his wife has yet to enter a plea. Brandon Carelse, 34, of Humboldt has appeared a number of times in Saskatoon Provincial Court, and he also appeared in Humboldt Provincial Court on May 16.

Humboldt physicians fill practices, unable to take any more patients

ROBERT (Bob) NEVEN MARSHALL, June 22, 1923 - April 23, 2011 it is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear father. Bob passed away in Lloydminster Hospital, Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the age of 87.

A pair of Englefeld boys struck silver at badminton Provincials last weekend. Blair Miskolczi and Braeden Schwartz, a boys' doubles team from Englefeld School, won silver at the 2011 Provincial Badminton Playoffs in Biggar May 14-16.

Mrs. Mary Koob (nee Hofmann), 90 years, of St. Mary's Villa Humboldt passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2011 at her residence. Mary was born on August 4, 1920 in Humboldt to Joseph and Anna Hofmann (nee Loehr).

Athletes from nine area schools were out on the track and fields in Muenster on May 17 to compete in the Horizon Central Athletic Association Pre-District track and field meet.

It was a daunting task, distilling 100 years of history into one book. But as has been the case throughout their history in the Humboldt area, once again the Sisters of St. Elizabeth got by with a little help from their friends.

It was a season to savour. A season to never forget.

Last week, I sat down with some doctors in Humboldt to talk about the shortage of professionals like themselves in this community.