Humboldt Journal

RM OF ST. PETER, ENGLEFELD, LEROY — Local communities are seeing the benefits of the additional infrastructure funding this year through the province’s Municipal Economic Enhancement Program.

The Saskatchewan Hockey Association has issued its latest update on the status of the upcoming hockey season as of Wednesday. Despite a flurry of rumors regarding potential start dates for hockey, an update issued by the SHA Aug.

HUMBOLDT — Thinking of running for council? A new webpage released by the city connects citizens to information and resources to help make their decision.

BJORKDALE — The Village of Bjorkdale is investing funds received through the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP) into upgrades on the community hall, village shop, and new playground equipment.

Saskatchewan’s opposition is saying the province’s education minister has muddled up directions about school reopening in the fall, despite three government press conferences this week on the issue. On Aug.

MELFORT — Saskatoon junior miner Star Diamond Corp. is claiming that work performed by one of the world’s largest mining firms – and against whom it has a pending lawsuit filed – may have caused breakage in some early diamond samples.

MELFORT — Urban housing starts in July in Saskatchewan increased by 506 per cent, compared to July 2019. That was the highest percentage increase among the provinces, the provincial government said in a news release on Aug. 11.

If you can’t go anywhere due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you might as well find a cottage and spend some time there.

Walmart has confirmed it will require customers in Canada to wear face masks covering their nose and mouth. The policy began Aug. 12 according to corporate affairs manager Felicia Fefer.

HUMBOLDT — Council has approved a car sales establishment on the corner of Highway 5 and 16th Street subject to seven conditions aimed at keeping the property in a tidy state.