Humboldt Journal

From animal abuse and its connection to domestic violence to human trafficking, the Breaking Barriers Conference aimed to increase understanding of interpersonal violence.

RM of Torch River citizens have elected a reeve and two councillors after a string of resignations sparked the need for a byelection. Elected as reeve in the Jan. 17 byelection was Jerry Kindrat , with 189 votes.

Humboldt could be the site of a private store selling legalized marijuana – if council chooses not to opt out. The city will be among the 40 communities in the province where private businesses can apply for a permit to sell the drug.

The Cross Country Showband will be returning to Humboldt for another community fundraiser on Jan. 19.

Susan Campbell was going into Tisdale from Bjorkdale through the way that passes the Tisdale Middle & Secondary School football field and saw what she thought was a 3-D target of a bull. Then it moved.

Bowl for Kids Sake is coming back to Humboldt for the 37th annual fundraiser for Humboldt Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS). Bowling lanes will be open from Feb. 5-10 with this year’s theme being the Flintstones.

Anthony Andre, Planning Coordinator with the City of Humboldt, reported to council on Jan. 8 regarding a discretionary use application currently before council.

It was in Paris, France, when artist Monique Martin was inspired to do a multidisciplinary exhibit relating to bees and colony collapse.

Knowing they’ll have to spend more on waste disposal and receive less from the province, Nipawin’s council has begun work on a budget. Council spent two long meetings Jan. 10 and 15, examining every line item for extra revenues or potential savings.

The City of Melfort will have to give back almost $51,000 in taxes to a property owner for 2017 due to a successful appeal on their property assessment. The province’s Board of Revision made the decision.