Humboldt Journal

CARROT RIVER — Dylan Borody has been appointed Carrot River’s acting mayor by a unanimous vote of council, following Dennis Letendre’s departure from the role.

NIPAWIN — The Nipawin RCMP have had eight calls over February regarding individuals breaking the public health order to isolate including both large gatherings in homes and persons breaking isolation. According to Cpl.

MELFORT — The Melfort Music Festival has held their second competition during the pandemic, although very few could see due to restrictions. “The performances themselves were still very good.

HUMBOLDT — This year, 2021, is a reassessment year for property values across the province.

HUMBOLDT — Council has given its approval to build a residential care home for adults with intellectual or physical disabilities on the 600 block of Third Street.

The 2020-21 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will not have a proper ending.

NIPAWIN — Cpl. Josh Martin of the Nipawin RCMP said the town has more than 100 local victims from a new Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) fraud where the scammer applies for relief benefits using the victims’ personal information.

MELFORT — The rail crossing on Saskatchewan Drive between the Canalta Hotel and the Blue Bird Inn will be closed to traffic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24.

NIPAWIN — While in-person attendance is restricted, members of the community can check out local classical talent at the Nipawin Music Festival as they broadcast their finals over Zoom on March 30.

Many producers have turned to the Farm Stress Line to help deal with some of the stress and feelings of isolation brought on by the job.