Humboldt Journal

MELFORT — As part of the City of Melfort’s continued efforts to promote physical activity, the city has joined the ParticipACTION Community Better Challenge and will be holding a sports day with larger than normal sport equipment.

New cases (June 7) New Active Humboldt area (Central East 1) 3 18 Kelvington-Punnichy area (Central East 2) 1 16 Nipawin area (North East 1) 1 11 Melfort area (North East 2) 0 12 Tisdale-Hudson Bay area (North East 3) 0 9 Vaccinations (June 7) Vaccin

MELFORT — The City of Melfort is planning this year’s fireworks show to be the biggest the city has organized in its history.

HUMBOLDT — A vehicle traveling eastbound along Highway 5 preparing to make a left-hand turn was hit by another vehicle, resulting in the temporary closure of the highway to traffic. Humboldt emergency services were called to the scene at 10:30 a.m.

A few weeks ago I was talking with the daughter of a beloved family friend. For privacy I will refer to the little girl as Suzy. Suzy is four years old and she was telling me how her favourite show was Peppa the Pig. Intrigued I asked her why.

LANIGAN — After reports of a black Dodge Challenger being driven dangerously in Lanigan, Humboldt-Lanigan RCMP attempted to stop a vehicle with the same description. It failed to stop for police.

A case of COVID-19 Delta, also known as the B.1.617 Indian variant, has been detected in the Central East zone. The Central East zone is a large region that covers Humboldt, Yorkton and Melville.

CARROT RIVER — While Carrot River’s 4.9 mill tax rate and its factors haven't changed for the 2021 year, the same can’t be said about the prices individual property owners will pay.

On the first day of October, Saskatchewan’s minimum wage will increase by 36 cents to $11.81 an hour.