Humboldt Journal

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.

There are nine new confirmed COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan as of March 27, bringing the total to 104. The province has created a new “north” region, and has assigned the previous north cases into a region called “far north”.

MELFORT—The City of Melfort sent out an advisory, assuring the public that throughout the crisis the city continues to provide the community with basic services such as street clearing.

A new small business payroll subsidy from the federal government aims to keep people employed during the pandemic.

NIPAWIN, CARROT RIVER — The waste disposal company that serves Nipawin and Carrot River is asking for help to keep their staff healthy.

TISDALE — No residents were injured as an adult moose broke through a window into the dining room area at Newmarket Place in Tisdale.

EAST CENTRAL — All of Horizon School Division’s school playgrounds have been closed to the public until further notice. The division said March 26 it fears the playgrounds could be a gathering place for kids and families.

JANSEN — BHP has made changes at its Jansen potash mine project to adapt to the new reality brought on by the pandemic.

There are nine new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 95 as of March 26. In central Saskatchewan, excluding Saskatoon, there are 13 cases, up from eight. One of those cases has recovered.

MELFORT — Melfort’s two grocery stores are adapting to the pandemic.