Humboldt Journal

HUMBOLDT — Trappers from across the province came to Humboldt enjoy a 15-vendor trade show, workshops, live demonstrations, and competitions The Saskatchewan Trappers’ Association held their convention March 13 and 14 at Jubilee Hall.

BRUNO — A conference focused on mental health hosted by Bruno School aimed to teach students that it’s a subject that’s okay to talk about.

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt's mayor, Rob Muench, has given an online address about the COVID-19 pandemic and how the city is reacting. It can be listened to, from the city's website, here (.wav file).

Six more cases of COVID-19 have been detected in Saskatchewan as of March 20, bringing the total to 26. Eight cases are confirmed, while 18 cases are presumptive. The new cases are classified as presumptive.

Premier Scott Moe announced Friday the government will be implementing a financial support program to support businesses and employees.

MELFORT— The City of Melfort issued a notice to the local community on steps they should take to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The notice comes on March 20, after businesses have been approaching the city to ask how they should respond to the virus.

Those who do not follow the anti-COVID-19 restrictions placed by the Government of Saskatchewan can now be prosecuted by law enforcement agencies.

TISDALE — Tisdale’s two grocery stores are adapting to the pandemic. Todd Svenson, general manager at the Beeland Co-op, said he has seen a “drastic increase” in their grocery delivery service usage.

CARROT RIVER— The Town of Carrot River has begun a new program to deliver groceries and supplies to people in the community who are in self-isolation.

CARROT RIVER—Rebellion Brewing Company is creating a new beer, using hemp seeds farmed in and cleaned in Carrot River. Each beer comes in a can with a label reading “Saskatchewan’s Outback Hemp Beer.