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HUMBOLDT — The city is still assessing the effects from a recent rainstorm and looking at applying to a program that will help residents pay for any damage. “We're still trying to get numbers from people,” said Rob Muench, Humboldt’s mayor.

Earlier this year Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) was under a state of emergency after a string of gang-related violence and drug activity. Now, Onion Lake RCMP and Onion Lake Cree Nation joined forces to release gang awareness prevention resources.

Ten new cases reported Thursday

CARROT RIVER — Construction on the reverse osmosis upgrades to the Town of Carrot River water treatment plant is expected to begin by the beginning of August.

The province made a major announcement Thursday that work will begin immediately on a massive irrigation project at Lake Diefenbaker.

After conducting a survey on internet and cellular service in rural Saskatchewan, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) found a high level of disruption and dissatisfaction with those services.

EAST CENTRAL — The Horizon School Division is acting after provincial auditor Judy Ferguson’s semi-annual report said the division needs to fully use its maintenance IT system to better prioritize its maintenance projects.

HUMBOLDT — After two terms in office, Sandy Weyland announced she will not run for re-election to Humboldt City Council in the November 2020 election.

COVID-19 has shone a light on numerous challenges that governments are facing at all levels. This includes the lack of voice that towns and villages have in Saskatchewan.

A discussion with local mayors of towns and villages with Municipalities of Saskatchewan has meant communities will be required to continue advertising notices in local community newspapers.