Humboldt Journal

I always see this time of year as a clean slate, a new beginning. We all think about the possibilities going forward into a brand new year. And there are so many possibilities that 2018 can bring.

For Melfort’s mayor, there’s one accomplishment from 2017 that sticks outs: the new Wellness Centre. “It will be significant for people who require medical care in Melfort for years to come,” said Rick Lang .

It’s safe to say 2017 was a successful year for Tisdale and area. The biggest reason is because of the almost $20 million in new developments we’ve seen start last year.

Two teams are locked in a battle for first at the end of Day 3 of the 2018 Viterra Scotties Women’s Provincials. Both Team Silvernagle and Team Eberle have won five games and lost one. Both teams also won the two games they played on Day 3.

A North East School Division school paid $37,025 given as a deposit to a playground equipment supplier that never came back with the goods.

For Nipawin’s mayor, 2017 was a learning year, where projects like the water treatment plant, landfill regionalization and the pool went ahead, while a change in taxation philosophy sparked local debate.

Celebrating diversity with recognition night The Humboldt Regional Newcomers Centre’s first Building Communities Recognition Night celebrated diversity in the region on Jan. 28 with awards and a performance by the PFE Dance Troupe.

At the end of Day 2 of the Viterra Scotties Women’s Curling Provincials, Jan. 3, Team Lawton played five games and had three wins, while Teams Eberle and Silvernagle played four games and had three wins.

Carrot River’s council decided not to give themselves a three per cent wage increase for 2018. Bob Gagné , Carrot River’s mayor, said after the Dec. 20 council meeting that money was tight all across the province.