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Weather is sparking new wildfire worries for communities in northern Saskatchewan.

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.

From the province: The extremely hot and dry weather and minimal rainfall this week continues to cause crops to rapidly advance through their developmental stages.

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

From the RCMP: Battleford RCMP conducted a traffic stop on 100 th Street in North Battleford shortly after midnight on July 15 th which has resulted in numerous charges against a male from Red Deer, Alberta.

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.

A lawyer for a man arrested in a significant drug asked the Saskatoon Provincial Court on July 14 for an adjournment saying she just received “a lot of disclosure” and needs time to review and go over it with her client.

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.

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit has announced that Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation will implement measures to address dry conditions impacting producers.