Humboldt Journal

TISDALE — Mike Benjamin, commanding officer of the #624 Tisdale Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron, said they are hopeful for a September in-person cadet season, but whatever it is, it will not look the same.

A 40-acre research site planned to take shape near Saskatoon is expected to lead the way for a provincewide wetlands drainage policy. The first step is building the site, set to begin this fall.

MELFORT — The Melfort Trade Alliance is seeking to expand its membership of Melfort business owners and non-profit organization heads so it can evolve into a new chamber of commerce.

HUMBOLDT — Celeste Leray-Leicht and her family have started the Northern Lights Movement for Kids as a way to create opportunities for students from non-Indigenous and Indigenous communities to connect.

Help highlight the best businesses in east central Saskatchewan. Nominate a local business for a People's Choice Award. Fill out at least 25 our of 148 categories for the chance to win $100.

EAST CENTRAL — A heat warning has been issued for the Tisdale, Melfort and Nipawin area. “Humidex values reaching 39 are expected,” said Environment Canada in its warning, issued 4 a.m. July 22.

MELFORT — Two businesses on Melfort’s Saskatchewan Drive were broken into and had several items stolen. Melfort RCMP said the crimes took place between 6 p.m. on July 8 and 8 a.m. on July 9.

Garage sales are now allowed under the Reopen Saskatchewan plan. The province announced the change of policy July 21, effective that day. Door-to-door sales and canvassing has also been allowed.

As a kid who can’t decide on his favourite computer language — Java, Python or Arduino — Luke Silinski doesn’t fit the stereotype of a rural-based farm kid.

BATOCHE — Back to Batoche, the annual celebration of Métis history and culture, will be held online this year as COVID-19 restrictions prevent people from across Canada from travelling to a physical event in Saskatchewan.