Humboldt Journal

Pull out your wallets and open your gift bags because the Humboldt & District Museum and Gallery is once again holding their annual Festival of Wreaths fundraiser. For the first time ever, the festival opening will be held at the new gallery on Nov.

HADLAND: Anna Maria It is with great sadness that the family announces the peaceful passing of their loving mother Anna Maria "Marie" Hadland, 90 years of Humboldt, on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at Humboldt District Hospital.

SCOTT: Leonard The death of Leonard Scott, 62 years of Humboldt, occurred on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at Humboldt District Hospital. Leonard was born on February 15, 1952 at Duck Lake, SK to Alfred and Cecile (nee Redwing) Scott.

TAPHORN: Lloyd Arthur September 18, 1950 - October 22, 2014 The passing of Lloyd of LeRoy, SK, occurred at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK, on Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at the age of 64 years.

No legendary beast has captured the imaginations of as many people as Sasquatch (AKA Bigfoot) has. Despite very little evidence for its existence, there are still hosts of believers - some of whom have built careers on hunting for Sasquatch.

BLANCH: Cecilia The Blanch family regretfully announces the death of their mother, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother Cecilia Blanch (nee Saretsky), 98 years of St. Mary's Villa, Humboldt on Friday, October 17, 2014.

By Robin Tarnowetzki Journal Staff Writer [email protected] Over 60 vendors came out to help the region get a head start on Christmas shopping at the Humboldt and District Kinette craft show at the Humboldt Public School on Oct. 18.

By Robin Tarnowetzki Journal Staff Writer [email protected] Social justice activists from all over the province were in Humboldt on Oct. 18 for an Amnesty International (Saskatchewan branch) conference.

Like a bad penny, it seems the smoking debate has come back to haunt us, but this time in a new disguise.

by Robin Tarnowetzki Journal Staff Writer rtarnowetzki@humboldtjournal.