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$1.65-million project at USask

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt and its immediate area faced more severe drought conditions in May compared to many of its east central neighbours, according to the Canadian Drought Monitor’s monthly report.

One new death is being reported in the Central East zone. The provincial government said the person was in the 70 to 79 age group. The Central East zone contains Humboldt, Yorkton and Melville.

HUMBOLDT — The City of Humboldt has been dealing with a litter problem for a number of years with fast food wrappers and bags, but now they’re also battling dirty masks.

Seeding is 99 per cent complete in the region, which is ahead of the five-year average (2016-20) for this time of year of 95 per cent, according to the province's June 1 to 7 northeastern crop report.

Age Eligibility as of June 11 For Second Doses: all individuals 55 years of age and older , all individuals who had their first dose on or before April 7 , individuals diagnosed with or being treated for cancer , who will receive a letter of confirma

In most years the Tisdale and District Museum holds a pancake breakfast and daily events to ring in Canada Day – but not this year.

Vaccines Reported An additional 16,787 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 845,439.

Following a vote of the membership, Municipalities of Saskatchewan will be transitioning back to the name SUMA.

Seeding is virtually complete throughout the province, with 99 per cent of the crop seeded, with a few fields being seeded for green feed and silage. This is ahead of the five-year average (2016-20) of 97 per cent.