Humboldt Journal

If you know what you’re doing, it is possible to occasionally finagle a sixth COVID-19 dose out of a vial made by Pfizer labelled “five doses.” Now Pfizer has asked Health Canada to label its vials as having six doses, and Health Canada agreed.

ENGLEFELD — The arena in Englefeld was broken into and once inside, entry was forced into other locked areas of the building. Humboldt RCMP said they were dispatched in the evening hours of Jan. 26.

According the John Hopkins University COVID-19 Dashboard, as of Feb. 11, Canada is currently 22nd in the world for the number of COVID-19 cases it has had to date.

HUMBOLDT — Restaurant staff throughout Humboldt have been dealing with an increase of harassment from customers not wanting to follow pandemic regulations.

Federal and provincial governments are hoping infrastructure spending can jump-start an economic recovery in Saskatchewan towns, cities and other municipalities whose economies have been rocked by COVID-19.

NIPAWIN — According to SaskPower, the planned 8,250 sq. ft. Nipawin SaskPower facility is estimated to cost $4.7 million. The estimated cost includes the purchase of land, project management, design and furnishing.

TISDALE — Brad Hvidston, Tisdale’s administrator said the town currently intends to keep the RECplex ice surface open until the typical season ends in March – so long as usage continues.

RM of STAR CITY — A recent structure fire in the RM of Star City, which collapsed a two story garage, is believed to be accidental, according to Shaun Stewart, Melfort’s fire chief. The fire, on Feb.

MELFORT — For their contributions to making a new heliport at the Melfort Hospital a reality, donors had their names enshrined on a wall inside the Wellness Centre. The most prominent name on that wall, unveiled at a ceremony Feb.

NIPAWIN — Nipawin’s Barber’s Pond has won the Lakeland District for Sport, Culture & Recreation’s “Wonderful Winter Spot” contest.