Humboldt Journal

I was disappointed to learn of the delay of the Multi-Material Recycling Program (MMRP) launch set to begin on January 1, 2015.

It’s that time of the year again when the Ministry of Health starts pushing for everyone to put those small organ donor stickers on their health cards. It’s a great idea and one that a lot more people seem to be leaning towards nowadays.

Recently, Benedict Cumberbatch referred to black people as “coloured” in an interview where he was discussing racial inequality in the performing arts in the UK.

With all the talk about the difficulty hiring skilled labour in Saskatchewan, it’s a welcome change for once to hear that the province is making progress keeping locally trained physicians at home.

After jumping through all the hoops, the Ability in Me (AIM) program to support children and youth with Down syndrome has been given an investment of $200,000 by the provincial government.

As an animal protection officer (APO) with the SPCA, Lloyd Howden saw abused animals, angry pet owners, and more. One man even went to court and was charged with assault. But through it all, Lloyd never lost his love of the job.

Jordan Schlosser is a 17 year-old high school student in the small town of Bruno, Saskatchewan. While taking part in the work experience program, the 17 year-old had spent January 26-30 at the Humboldt Journal.

Though Humboldt’s new childcare centre in the Humboldt Public School is empty but for a pile of donations, executive director Melissa Sand and a volunteer board are working hard to get it up and running for an estimated opening date of March 2.

In his second season, Gray Marr is piling up points and helping the Humboldt Broncos fight for a playoff spot. As of Feb. 2, the Twin Butte, Alta. product led the Broncos with 35 points. The way he plays also helps set the tone for the team.

Track athletes of all ages were in Saskatoon to compete in the annual Knights of Columbus Indoor Games, which is in its 50th year.