Humboldt Journal

It was a night of fun and laughter, but mostly it honoured some major contributors to sports in the Humboldt community. The Humboldt and District Sports Hall of Fame banquet was held on November 10 at the Humboldt Uniplex.

One man's toys have also become his treasure.When Jeff Burton of Humboldt got his first MiniMate, a type of block-style action figure, in 2002, he likely did not foresee that 10 years later, his collection would number over 500.

Marie M. KunzJune 11, 1935 - November 13, 2011The death of Mrs. Marie Marcella (nee Grieman) Kunz of Humboldt and formally of Annaheim, occurred on November 13, 2011 at Humboldt District Hospital. Marie was 76 years of age.

GERWING: ALBERTIt is with great sadness that the family announces the death of ALBERT (SONNY) GERWING JR, on November 15, 2011 at St. Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon with his family at his side.

In its September edition, Saskatchewan Business Magazine recognized the province's Top 100 companies of 2011. Four businesses from the region were on the list.

Fewer fires, more calls of other varieties. That was 2010-11 for the Humboldt Fire Department (HFD).

It was a great turnout at the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce (HDCC) Trade Show this weekend. Over 2,500 people came out to see the 150 different booths set up at the Humboldt Uniplex on November 5-6.

There were power suits, party lines and platforms; slogans, rhetoric and signage. And even Brad Wall's face on a water bottle.

One of Humboldt's own has been awarded one of the highest honours in the Canadian military.

Over 40 volunteers came out to help sort materials and pack boxes for the SaskTel's We See You container in Humboldt on the morning of November 5.