Humboldt Journal

Canadians are lucky. We have the right to read whatever we like and share ideas without repercussions. Not every country is so lucky. This is why Freedom to Read week is celebrated in Saskatchewan from Feb. 21-27.

Politics is not for everyone. But for city residents, municipal politics has a deep impact on living in Humboldt.

As part of Freedom to Read week, Feb. 21-27, Reid-Thompson Public Library held a book reading on Feb. 22 with Canadian Author Gail Bowen.

For the first time since the 1979-1980 season the Humboldt Broncos will not be participating in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs after a 0-2 week officially eliminated them from contention.

With students off for winter break Calico Gymnastics Club hosted a pair of drop-in days Feb. 16 and 18 for kids aged 3-7 and 8-14.

Visiting Curious George and the Man in the Yellow Hat on Feb. 17 at Reid-Thompson Public Library, it brought up the question of how kids see George. They see him as an explorer having adventures in the world around him.

The Canadian National Anthem is not something to be toyed with. Far too often I hear renditions of the anthem where singers perform the anthem instead of sing it.

MUENCH: Alvin Herbert Ernest May 20, 1934 - February 8, 2016 Alvin Muench, beloved husband of Carol of Calgary, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2016 at the age of 81 years. Alvin was born on May 20, 1934 at St.

Mary Rose Schmid June 3, 1922 – February 14, 2016 The death of Mrs. Mary Rose (nee Lueke) (Teiber) Schmid of Humboldt, SK, occurred at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, on Sunday, February 14, 2016. She was 93 years of age.

GREENWOOD: Marcella Maria "Marcy" (nee Lange) July 30, 1933 - February 5, 2016 Marcy passed away peacefully at the Chinook Care Hospice at the age of 82.