Humboldt Journal

ENGLEFELD — A vehicle parked on the Greenside Road near Englefeld was significantly damaged after an effort was made to light it on fire. Humboldt RCMP said the damage occurred sometime between 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 5 and the morning of Dec. 6.

HUMBOLDT — Michael Behiel, Humboldt’s mayor, will be judging a brand new contest at St. Dominic School where each class is attempting to build the best snow fort.

MELFORT — Melfort’s city council discussed Broadway Avenue during the final council meeting of 2020.

MELFORT — The City of Melfort council and staff have been busy over the past week discussing the 2021 city budget. The first meeting on Dec.

Four years ago, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared side by side with premiers as he announced a “pan-Canadian” climate plan. On Friday, he unveiled his new “federal” strategy, flanked by members of his cabinet.

ITUNA — A small Saskatchewan town is mourning the loss of a historic bar and hotel. A blaze engulfed the Ituna Hotel on Thursday night, drawing a response from volunteer firefighters around 9 p.m. as they attempted to control the flames.

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt council approved a 2021 budget that features more than $3.15 million in new capital projects. The bulk of that money, close to $2.2 million, will be spent on repaving and water main replacement projects.

The province has announced $37.5 million more in approved funding for one-time expenses in schools related to COVID-19. Thursday’s announcement is in addition to the $51 million in funding that was announced in September when the school year began.

HUDSON BAY — The Town of Hudson Bay council wrapped up their last council meeting in 2020 by having a look at current town service rates.

Despite not having the ability to meet in person, community representatives from across the province met online at the Municipalities of Saskatchewan virtual regional meetings, including some local representatives. The Dec.