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CARROT RIVER — Carrot River council has passed a motion authorizing administration to seek out a $200,000 loan in order to meet quotes for the Main Street paving project – bringing the total cost to about $992,000.

Ottawa and its critics agree there is much more work to be done to achieve Transport Canada’s goal of phasing out the sale of internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035, but plans have stalled until the United States sets its course.

New cases (July 15) New Active Humboldt area (Central East 1) 0 1 Kelvington-Punnichy area (Central East 2) 1 1 Nipawin area (North East 1) 1 5 Melfort area (North East 2) 0 1 Tisdale-Hudson Bay area (North East 3) 0 0 Vaccinations (July 15) Vaccine

HUMBOLDT — Curlers at the Humboldt Uniplex will have new flooring to break in during the upcoming season, with the city tendering out the work for the centre walkway and the west stairwell for the curling rink.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency highlighted five wildfires as being threats to communities. Steve Roberts, vice-president of operations for the agency, provided an update to media on July 15. He said there were 129 active fires.

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.

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.