Humboldt Journal

Schools in Saskatchewan are being kept open for now in the face of COVID-19 Manitoba is closing its schools from March 23 until April 13. Ontario is closing schools from March 14 to April 5. Alberta is not closing its schools at this point.

Visitor restrictions have been placed for all Saskatchewan Health Authority-operated hospitals, clinics, community and continuing care facilities ​​in an effort to minimize and contain the spread of COVID-19.

HUMBOLDT — Homeowners have a lot to deal with when it comes to keeping their homes safe.

MELFORT — There may be a new occupant for the former Melfort Chamber of Commerce building.

HUMBOLDT — It was a young but capable team the Humboldt Broncos celebrated at their awards night for their 50th year. “You were too young, too inexperienced to make the playoffs, they said.

HUMBOLDT — Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools has announced its anti-COVID-19 measures. It is cancelling large school gatherings such as pep rallies, school-wide liturgies and assemblies.

EAST CENTRAL — The Horizon School Division has announced it is taking more measures against COVID-19. Schools are no longer holding assemblies of more than 50 people. All upcoming out-of-school educational trips are canceled or postponed.

Public gatherings of more than 250 people within a single room will be banned by Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer starting Monday, March 16.

A second presumptive case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan has been announced by the provincial health ministry. The resident is in their 60s. They travelled from Oregon in the U.S.

UPDATE: Skate Humboldt has cancelled this year's ice show. HUMBOLDT — Skate Humboldt will once again be showcasing the talent and hard work of their skaters during this year’s Ice Show.