Humboldt Journal

The COVID-19 crisis has exposed a digital divide across Canada that has been almost invisible to many not looking for it, says an advocate for internet access.

As the province continues with its efforts to move past the pandemic, Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre has called on the federal government for further, substantial help for Saskatchewan’s oil and gas sector.

CARROT RIVER — Ila Boehm has been elected as mayor of Carrot River. In a byelection held May 8, Boehm received 65 votes, while Brock Irvine received 45. The byelection, made necessary when former mayor Bob Gagné resigned Nov.

SGI is resuming road testing for drivers working in healthcare and agriculture by using a modified procedure that involves dash cameras and trailing vehicles.

The outbreak at Prince Albert’s Albert Victoria Hospital has been declared over by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The outbreak was declared after a single patient tested positive for COVID-19 on April 29.

La Ronge Mayor Ron Woytowich is one of the province's small community leaders waiting on new money for municipal infrastructure.

HUMBOLDT — What started as a homeschool lesson during isolation due to the pandemic turned into a published community cookbook.

Students won’t physically return to school for the rest of the school year. The government said it’s working on what happens if schools can’t reopen in September.

EAST CENTRAL— As of May 7, Saskatchewan has 19 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 531— four of the new cases are in the north region.

HUMBOLDT — Dancers with A-List Dance & Acrobatics performed in two virtual international competitions hosted in the United States.