Humboldt Journal

Saskatchewan's farmers produced a record crop in 2013 but as grain languishes in elevators and ships waiting to be loaded sit in Vancouver for weeks on end, the excitement of that bumper crop is beginning to fade into frustration.

Scoring has been an issue for the Humboldt Broncos all season, an Achilles heel that has long been turning potential wins into losses. That changed on Feb. 18 - for at least one night - when the Broncos traveled to La Ronge.

Lyndon Rush's Olympics are over and unfortunately for the 33-year-old, he'll be coming home without a medal.

A few months ago, The Journal sat down with Mayor Malcolm Eaton, where he mentioned a growth planning study, which the City of Humboldt had been quietly conducting for the past little while.

Saskatchewan recently ranked highest for believing its provincial government supports entrepreneurship and small businesses.

A public coroner's inquest is being held in Humboldt March 3-7 to further examine the deaths of three residents of St. Mary's Villa, a long-term care home, following a carbon monoxide (CO) leak in 2010.

Uncertainty on the potash market has forced the provincial government to dip into a reserve fund to keep a balanced budget. A third quarter financial report released on Feb.

Full disclosure: I can't skate. On the few occasions that I've tried it, I wobble around the ice like a newborn giraffe and generally make a fool of myself. I've never played in a hockey game and I don't imagine I ever will.

WOLFE: Peter Celestine December 26, 1915 - February 19, 2014 The death of Mr. Peter "Pete" Celestine Wolfe of St. Mary's Villa, Humboldt, SK, occurred at his residence on Wednesday, February 19, 2014. He was 98 years of age.

SEIER: Kenneth John August 15, 1957 - February 16, 2014 We, the family of Kenneth John Seier of Humboldt, SK, are sad to announce his passing on February 16, 2014, at St Paul's Hospital in Saskatoon. He was 56 years of age.