Humboldt Journal

Humboldt is a city that cares about its heritage. That was the message brought to the community during three Heritage Values meetings held at the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery on June 21.

Mrs. Florence May Vetterl, 80 years of Watson and formerly of Spalding passed away on Monday, July 5, 2010 at Humboldt District Hospital. Florence was born on December 3, 1929 to John & Emma (nee Johnson) Vetterl at the homestead east of Spalding.

Be careful when driving on Highway 5 or you might just float away. The water level on Highway 5 has now crept up the sides of the highway. The highway is now being manned by flag people, warning motorists to drive with caution.

It's been a tough season so far, but one local baseball team is hoping things get better. The Humboldt Dodgers AAA Midget baseball team hasn't had much luck getting games in this season with the continual rain.

Bill passed away at Royal University Hospital on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010. He was born in Spalding SK on December 2nd, 1938. Bill was predeceased by both his parents.

The Muenster Bantam Red Sox baseball team won the North Central Minor Baseball League (NCMBL) league championship title on June 26 in Watson.

Storm water management is key priority; Eaton

So, the G-20 and the G-8 summits are over.And what did we learn?The first thing that people will remember are the protesters. They grabbed more headlines and more photo ops than the politicians, or even the fake lake.

I am writing in response to a recent article published in the June 23 edition of the Humboldt Journal regarding the provincial government's response to flooded farmland and unseeded acres.

Mud and smoke filled the air, making the crowd go wild at the 39th annual JCI Demolition Derby. The derby was held on June 27, during the annual Humboldt Summer Sizzler and rodeo. There were 30 entries from across the province in the event.