Humboldt Journal

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] With the recent proclamation of the Saskatchewan Polytechnic Act, the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) will be able to operate as a polytechnic institution.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] If there's one thing everyone agreed on about the weekend, it was that Sooraya Durgahee's henna tattoos were both intricate and beautiful. "Her tattoos were very popular.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor [email protected] Their numbers may not have been as high as last year, but the heart was there for people participating in this year's Have a Heart Walk, Run, or Bike marathon.

PRATCHLER: Elizabeth Marie July 8, 1917 - September 20, 2014 Mrs. Elizabeth Marie (nee Taphorn) Pratchler of St. Mary's Villa, Humboldt, SK, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, September 20, 2014. She was 97 years of age.

THIEMANN: Edward The sudden and unexpected death of Mr. Edward Thiemann, age 84 years of Humboldt occurred on Monday, September 22, 2014. Ed was born in Humboldt on March 26, 1930 to Paul and Clara (nee Ecker) Thiemann one of 11 children.

MCLEAN: Roderick Dale June 12, 1957 - September 22, 2014 The passing of Roderick Dale McLean of the R.M. of Spalding, Watson District, SK, occurred at Humboldt District Hospital, Humboldt, SK, on Monday, September 22, 2014 at the age of 57 years.

SCHWARTZ: Raymond Stephen March 20, 1921 - September 18, 2014 The death of Mr. Raymond Schwartz of Watson, SK, (and formerly of Englefeld, SK), occurred at Quill Plains Centennial Lodge, Watson, on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the age of 93 years.

DOEPKER: Loretta (Kosokowsky) January 7, 1931 - September 7, 2014 Our dear mother, Loretta, passed away on September 7, 2014 at St. Ann's home with family by her side. Loretta was born January 7, 1931 to Fred and Florentine Kosokowsky.

Although sexism in the gaming community isn’t really new, the conversation has exploded again following allegations made against indie games developer Zoe Quinn and the following harassment – part of the movement called #Gamergate.

By Melanie Jacob Journal Editor For the first time ever, the internationally recognized human rights group Amnesty International will be holding a conference in Humboldt on Oct. 18 at the Westminster United Church.