Humboldt Journal

CARROT RIVER— The Carrot River Outback Winter Finale has been cancelled, due to the risk of public exposure to Covid-19.

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the City of Melfort has closed all municipal facilities to the public. This change came into effect on March 16.

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Town of Nipawin has closed all municipal facilities to the public. This change was brought into action on March 16.

EAST CENTRAL — We are keeping a list of all of the local events and services affected by COVID-19. If you know of something that should be added to the list, please contact us . March 16 Saskatchewan schools will close on Friday, March 20.

More measures have been taken by the provincial government to combat the spread of COVID-19.

Schools that serve pre-K to Grade 12 students in Saskatchewan will be suspended indefinitely, effective Friday, March 20, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. For the period of March 16 to March 19, pre K-12 classes will wind down.

HUMBOLDT — The Mark of Excellence awards gala have been postponed due to the provincial government’s decision to ban gatherings of more than 250 people.

SaskTel is waiving data overage charges and providing its television customers with extra channels as a response to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Alberta has closed K to 12 schools starting immediately until further notice in an effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19. As well, all licensed child care facilities, out-of-school care programs and preschool programs are closed indefinitely.

On our recent vacation we attended a church where Pastor Tim Rice from Lakeland, Florida told this story about a day he went to help a friend in the mining industry who he wanted to share the love of God with.