Humboldt Journal

Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Vice-Chief David Pratt is slamming Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and his government, accusing them of not treating the rising majority of Indigenous children in its care as a priority.

Expectant mothers can now invite two people to be with them during birth at Saskatchewan Health Authority maternal units. The authority announced the changes to its anti-COVID-19 restrictions on June 12.

Saskatchewan’s New Democratic Party called for an independent investigation of the province’s long-term care system Friday.

MELFORT — Two ATVs were stolen from a Melfort business along Highway 6. Melfort RCMP said the crime took place May 22 at 1:05 a.m. A still of video footage provided by the police shows two figures on the property.

TISDALE — Tisdale’s Handibus will resume services for three days a week, beginning June 16. The Handibus service provides transportation to community members with a disability that require a special mode of transportation to get around.

HUMBOLDT — Playgrounds owned by the City of Humboldt are reopened to the public starting June 12. Those playgrounds are located in A.E. Kilcher Park, Bill Brecht Park, Carl Schenn Park, Bence Place, Peace Park and Wilf Chamney Park.

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt and Area Pride Network is moving its events online for Pride month. A virtual rainbow coffee and virtual parents of the rainbow session is currently in the planning stages.

MELFORT — A new community ambassador program aims to connect Melfort residents with activities to do as a summer with COVID-19 restrictions arrives.

Healthcare biggest issue for newly selected candidate

TISDALE — Tisdale residents will see a familiar face this season on the Regina Thunder football team, with graduating Tisdale Tornados team member Austin Wood signed on as their new receiver.