Humboldt Journal

The Marysburg Festival of the Arts is beginning to wind down.The second last concert was held at Assumption Church in Marysburg on July 7.The headliner of the concert was Darrell Bueckert, who plays the marimba.

Bob Grunsky of Luther Riverside Terrace, Saskatoon, SK (and formerly of Humboldt, SK), passed away on Friday, July 9, 2010, at St. Paul's Hospital, Saskatoon. He was 85 years of age.

Maurice Edward Baker of the Annaheim district passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2010, at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK. He was 82 years of age. Maurice was born to Charles and Ida (nee Stammen) Baker on May 6, 1928, in Unity, SK.

The sudden and tragic death of Cody Taylor Lamping, 15 years, of St. Gregor, occurred at Humboldt District Hospital on July 13, 2010. Cody was born on December 14, 1994 to Randy and Meredith (nee Krysa) Lamping in Humboldt. The family moved to St.

It was short and to the point, but there are big things ahead for the club.The Humboldt Broncos held their annual general meeting at the Uniplex on July 6 with about a dozen people in attendance.

The closure of Highway 5 has not only been affecting residents in the area, it has also made travelling west of Humboldt difficult for emergency vehicles.

They haven't had many games in Humboldt, but their season is starting to get back on track.

A plan has now been put in place by the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (MHI) to fix Highway 5 west of Humboldt. A section of the highway approximately seven kilometres west of Humboldt has been closed due to flooding for two weeks.

Sometimes it takes getting away from home for awhile to truly appreciate some of the great things we have at home.

Partners for Rural Family Support has requested the city's aid with hopes to solve the very basic need of homes for the increasing number of homeless people.