Humboldt Journal

Years of work culminated in what some called a "wow" day for the people of the Humboldt area on April 1.

The ribbon has been cut to officially open the new Humboldt District Health Complex (HDHC) but it's not yet open for business.

Saskatchewan teams had very respectable showings at the Canadian Juvenile Broomball Championships last weekend, with the Bruno Junior Axemen earning a silver medal on the B-side following a tough 3-2 defeat to Quebec's Chums de Blitz.

For the fourth time in two seasons, the Humboldt Midget AA Broncos will be raising a banner to the Uniplex rafters.

Luella HodgsonJuly 9, 1933 - March 26, 2011Mrs. Luella Hodgson of Humboldt, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Humboldt District Hospital on March 26, 2011. She was 77 years of age.

On Thursday, March 24, 2011 Agnes Cecelia Poelzer passed away peacefully in Salmon Arm at the age of 87 years. She was born in Humboldt, Saskatchewan on November 21, 1923 to Michael and Elizabeth Poelzer.

Jeanne Marie SchulteFebruary 22, 1950 - March 25, 2011The sudden and unexpected death of Mrs. Jeanne (nee Dale) Schulte of Englefeld occurred on Friday, March 25, 2011, at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon. She was 61 years of age.

Lloyd RichardsonApril 16, 1926 - March 25, 2011The passing of Mr. Lloyd Charles Richardson of Bethany Pioneer Village, Middle Lake and formerly of St. Benedict occurred at his residence on Friday, March 25, 2011. He was 84 years of age.

He was on the other side of the island when the tsunami hit. Humboldt nativeLance Domotor has been living in Japan since November 1998. He is currently living in Kobe, Hyogo, which in the west part of Honshu Island.

Fr. Leo Hinz, OSBSeptember 22, 1924 - March 25, 2011Fr. Leo George Hinz, OSB, age 86, died March 25, 2011 the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord. He died while eating supper in the community dining room. Fr.