Humboldt Journal

The extended period of hot and dry weather conditions during the July 6 to July 12 period has taken a toll on many crops in the northeastern region. Yield potential has already been impacted with many crops showing symptoms of heat stress.

HUMBOLDT — A Humboldt home was broken into. Police believe the value of the items and cash stolen is in excess of $15,000.

New cases (July 14) New Active Humboldt area (Central East 1) 0 1 Kelvington-Punnichy area (Central East 2) 0 0 Nipawin area (North East 1) 0 6 Melfort area (North East 2) 0 2 Tisdale-Hudson Bay area (North East 3) 0 0 Vaccinations (July 14) Vaccine

Crop producers will be able to salvage more crop for feed without insurance penalty, while livestock producers will be able to access more money for water projects.

MELFORT — Traffic data from Broadway Avenue South between Matilda Street and Melfort Street shows the majority of drivers speed when going through the stretch of road. The speed on the street is 30 kilometres per hour between 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.

LANIGAN — A building at the Lanigan sports grounds was spray-painted with graffiti. Humboldt-Lanigan RCMP said the crime took place between July 12 at 2 p.m. and July 13 at 11:30 a.m.

With drought conditions present in most of Saskatchewan’s farmland, farmers' groups and the official opposition are calling for help from the government.

HUMBOLDT — A Humboldt home was broken into. Once inside, those responsible stole some cash. Humboldt RCMP said the crime took place at a residence on the 1200 block of 13 Street between 10:30 p.m. on July 12 and 6 a.m. on July 13.

HUMBOLDT — A local restaurant is offering help to beat the extreme heat. A&W Humboldt will provide cold bottled water and allow people to sit in their air conditioned dining room as long as the temperatures remain extreme.

There will be a walk-in vaccine clinics in Humboldt, Tisdale and Melfort tomorrow. The Humboldt clinic will be on Wednesday, July 14 at the Uniplex's Jubilee Hall from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The vaccines being used are Pfizer and Moderna.