Humboldt Journal

EAST CENTRAL — To cut expenses, the North East School Division (NESD) is choosing not to replace staff members as they retire or otherwise leave.

HUMBOLDT — A drinking water advisory has been issued for the 600 block of Humboldt’s Fourth Avenue, near the railway tracks. The city is conducting work in the area.

With the summer months set to begin, the province allowing outdoor pools to reopen and parents searching for recreational opportunities for their kids, the Lifesaving Society, Saskatchewan Branch, has unveiled a set of guidelines for reopening swimmi

MELFORT — The City of Melfort has put out a tender for the new heliport at the Melfort Hospital. Rick Lang, Melfort’s mayor, said through fundraising and donations in-kind, they have reached approximately $520,000 for the new heliport.

MELFORT — Reports of April and May's tax payment season were reported during the recent City of Melfort council meeting and councillors were not surprised by what they saw.

HUMBOLDT — Mark Doepker, owner of Universal Sports in Humboldt, is shaving his head to raise money for the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation.

HUDSON BAY — Hudson Bay council had to make some tough discussions during their most recent bimonthly council meetings. Council started off their June 9 meeting by discussing the future of their swimming pool for the summer of 2020.

HUMBOLDT — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Humboldt by Environment Canada.

A new law will prevent Saskatchewan municipalities from banning handgun and other firearms if the federal government gives them that power. “This prevents a number of things.

The province has annouced its allowing child and youth day camps, outdoor pools and splash pads, and outdoor sports and activities to reopen. Part I of Phase IV begins on Monday, June 22.