Humboldt Journal

Let’s not deny it: holidays such as Easter and Christmas are an excuse to eat food. Not just any food, but the most delicious, fatty, starchy foods that would be at the top of every carb-induced death list of banned foods.

The totals have been tallied and the figures counted. The Humboldt Emergency Services charity ball raised just over $10,000. “We had a sellout crowd, which was really nice to see,” said Mike Kwasnica, fire chief of the Humboldt Fire Department.

For a craft that didn’t even belong in the fine arts category until recently, the embroidery workshop taught by local Sooraya Durgahee on Feb. 27 at the Humboldt & District Gallery was definitely a challenge. “It was very good and very nice.

Spring is on the horizon and once again, the St. Peter’s College Fine Arts Department Student Exhibit is displayed in the Humboldt & District Gallery.

The Humboldt Broncos wrapped up their Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) regular season by taking care of business. The squad went 2-1 last week. The Broncos fought hard to earn an overtime victory last Friday and sewed up a playoff spot.

It’s been a long road for the Northeast Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) domestic violence shelter in Melfort, especially since progress was derailed in a November fire. Now, they’re looking at an opening date of February 2016.

LEPAGE: Laurent Joseph Gabriel March 26, 1928 – February 26, 2015 The passing of Laurent Lepage of Humboldt, SK, occurred at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, on Thursday, February 26, 2015, at the age of 86 years.

Partners Family Services has announced details of its second annual Community Rising Gala. The event takes place on June 10 and will include Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, a presentation to high school students, and a gala.

MECKELBORG: John September 21, 1935 – February 24, 2015 The passing of John Meckelborg of Muenster, SK, occurred at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at 79 years of age.

SCHLACTER: Ethel It is with great sadness the family announces the death of Mrs. Ethel Gladys (nee Kennedy) Schlacter 93 years of St. Mary’s Villa Humboldt on Sunday, February 22, 2015.