Humboldt Journal

Five local performers made for quite a concert to benefit the Syrian refugee family that will soon be coming to Humboldt. The Humboldt and Area Refugee Coalition put on the concert on Jan.

Athletes should be free to celebrate. There is a lot of commotion made these days about athletes and their celebrations, especially with Cam Newton of the Super Bowl bound Carolina Panthers.

Canadian Blood Services was in town last week to collect blood donations. Humboldt exceeded their goals on the number of donors which made Jeff Martel with Canadian Blood Services grateful for the generosity of Humboldt. There is more to be done.

With a musical background like his, there is no wonder that Devin Cuddy struck out as a performer four years ago. Music was all around him growing up, says Cuddy.

Before decisions can be made at council, committees are made up of city councillors and other members of the community.

After last week’s tough outcome, the Humboldt Broncos bounced back this week with their Jan. 26 win at home against the third place Melfort Mustangs.

The City of Humboldt with be planning a different budget for 2016. This year, city officials will be using the Priority Based Budgeting system developed by a group in Colorado to analyze where and how tax dollars are being used.

For the staff of the Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery, January to March will be an exciting time with four new exhibits making their way to Humboldt, including two that are on display right now in the Humboldt Art Gallery.

Humboldt businesses got to see the power of partnership at the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce Luncheon on Jan. 21.

It was a disappointing week for the Humboldt Broncos. The Broncos went out on the road this week with some momentum after picking up three of a possible four points. They return home licking their wounds after finishing the week 0-3.