Humboldt Journal

EAST CENTRAL— Saskatchewan NDP leader Ryan Meili has called on the provincial government to expand COVID-19 testing and tracing throughout the province.

NIPAWIN— Nipawin’s three grocery stores are adapting to the pandemic. Matt's No Frills Matt’s No Frills are currently looking for temporary workers.

There are 22 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan as of March 29, bringing the total to 156. In central Saskatchewan excluding Saskatoon, which includes the rural parts of the former Saskatoon Health Region, there are 10 cases.

In Mathew 10:29, Jesus said, “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your father. But even the hairs of your head are numbered. Fear not then, you are more valuable than sparrows.

UPDATE: Forrest Aitken has been found safe and sound. HUMBOLDT — A missing 25-year-old Moose Jaw man was last seen in Humboldt. Forrest Aitken's family has not heard from him since March 9 and is worried for his wellbeing.

There are 30 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, as of March 28, bringing the total to 134. To date, the province said 18 cases are connected to a Christopher Lake snowmobile rally dinner held on Saturday, March 14.

EAST CENTRAL — Teachers with the Horizon School Division will be contacting families to discuss how they will move forward to support their children’s learning needs.

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt’s Reagan Poncelet played a big role in his first season at Briercrest College. The son of Rick and Maureen Poncelet was tied for the lead on his Caronport, Sask. school’s men’s hockey team in points with 25 in 26 games.

Two staff members of the Saskatoon Corrections Centre have confirmed cases of COVID-19. They were among nine new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Saskatchewan on March 27, bringing the total to 104.

HUMBOLDT — The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saskatoon has removed two priests, who both served at Humboldt’s St. Augustine Church sometime during their careers, from ministry. Fr. Ephraim Mensah, who was once a pastor at St. Augustine, and Fr.