Humboldt Journal

The death of Mr. Neil Britz, 53 years of Humboldt, occurred on April 11, 2011 at Humboldt District Hospital. Neil was born on April 26, 1957 in Humboldt to Jake and Eleanor (nee Therres) Britz.

Sports teams in Humboldt will be paying a slightly higher rate to use the city's outdoor recreational facilities. But calculating those costs for each team should now be easier.

The Conservative Party of Canada has been accused by critics of instilling fear in the hearts of Canadians through its campaign to "get tough on crime.

Caleb Village is open for business. The brand-new, $15 million Humboldt retirement community opened its doors to residents on April 1. By the end of last week, about 15 families had already moved in.

Joseph Therres, 62, of Humboldt has been convicted of using the Internet to lure a child for the purpose of committing a sexual assault. Therres pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced in Humboldt Provincial Court on April 4.

Charges have been laid in a hit and run in Annaheim last fall.

A heroic rescue last fall has led to accolades this spring. Two local RCMP officers and one civilian have been recognized for their heroism in saving a man from drowning in a slough near Humboldt last fall. On March 24, Const. Darryl Ness and Const.

Chad Patrick Thompson1978 - 2011It is with profound sadness that the family of Chad Patrick Thompson of St. Gregor announces his sudden and unexpected death at his residence on Monday, April 4, 2011. He was 33 years of age.

Duffers rejoice: assuming this warmer weather continues, the Humboldt Golf Club (HGC) should be open for business on May 1.

Domestic violence. Two words that are not pretty, not just in how they sound, but in the images they conjure. Spousal abuse. Child abuse. Battery. Assault. Those are even uglier words. They go with the others hand in hand.