Humboldt Journal

MOOSE JAW — Owing to its airborne capabilities, the novel coronavirus is making an impact thousands of feet up in the air, grounding the Snowbirds air performance squadron at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, for now.

Premier Scott Moe announced Wednesday during a press conference there were 11 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 15 more recoveries in Saskatchewan. “The physical distancing measures that we are taking together are working,” Moe said.

EAST CENTRAL — Hospitals across Saskatchewan are preparing for a situation where they’ll need 3,329 acute care beds province-wide, with 890 of those classified as intensive care, at the peak of the pandemic.

MELFORT— The City of Melfort is asking the public to consider donating canned foods to the Melfort Bood bank. Volunteers will be on hand at the Melfort Food Bank at 203 Broadway North from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 pm.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) released their health system readiness model on Wednesday during a presentation that covered varied outcomes for different levels of COVID-19 outbreak in Saskatchewan.

EAST CENTRAL — The North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) annual fundraiser “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes” has been postponed, and a new date has yet to be selected.

HUMBOLDT — To help keep the community connected, the Humboldt and District Kinettes have started a local Easter decorating contest.

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Historic Campground is delaying its opening until further notice.

Leader of the Official Opposition Ryan Meili has called for a united front in the continued battle against COVID-19.

HUMBOLDT — A green shirt serves to remind people that what’s inside them – literally – could save lives On April 7, 2018, Logan Boulet died from his injuries as a result of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash the day before.