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Summer construction is well underway in Humboldt with a couple of road closures beginning today.

A section of 12th avenue between Stebbings Cres and the lane west of 21st Street is now closed off. 

Work is expected to last between 2-3 weeks. 

Also, the area of 2nd Ave between Main Street and 7th Street near St. Dominic School will be closed off to vehicle traffic for today and tomorrow. 

The City of Humboldt apologizes for any inconvenience.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) continues to make strides in safeguarding critical natural areas in the province. The delicate ecosystem in the Cypress Uplands, a region in southwestern Saskatchewan in the eastern portion of the Cypress Hills, has received a boost from the non-profit conservation group.  

Two properties, amounting to 389 hectares in the RM of Arlington, have now fallen under conservation protection.  

As progress continues at the new Humboldt SPCA facility on 104th Street just south of Humboldt, the SPCA staff and board are looking for volunteer help at a work bee coming up on Monday, July 29. The work starts at 8:30. 

Representatives are asking for help with the installation of overhead doors and windows. Kennel doors are ready for installation, and help is needed with finishing the framed walls. Click flooring is also ready to be installed in the office.  

SaskPower announces a planned power outage for the Jansen and Esk regions.

The outage is scheduled for Monday, July 29 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, affecting the communities of Jansen and Esk and the rural areas north and south of Jansen and Esk.

SaskPower thanks customers for their cooperation and understanding.  

Kids have a way to stay active, learn about nutrition and challenge themselves while picking up on life-long healthy habits. “Wellness Warriors” takes place on Thursday, August 1 in Civic Park in Humboldt.  

“Enjoy games, a scavenger hunt, an obstacle course and more,” says Cultural Services Director Jennifer Fitzpatrick. 

The program runs from 10:00 – 11:30 am and is suitable for ages 8 to 13.  

The City of Humboldt has announced that beginning on Monday, the section of 12th Ave between Stebbings Crescent and the lane west of 21st Street will be closed due to construction. 

Work is expected to take 2-3 weeks to complete. 

The City of Humboldt apologizes any inconvenience that this closure may cause. 

Administration from the resort village of Manitou Beach has announced an immediate fire ban for the community. No fire pits or outdoor burning of any kind is permitted. 

The village has asked that people who have outdoor water hoses leave them connected and ready for use if needed.

The fire ban comes as the Saskatchewan Public Safety agency indicates that much of the southern part of the province has been placed in the extreme category under the current fire weather index. 

On Sunday, July 21, Prince Albert RCMP received reported a suspicious vehicle in the RM of Garden River.  

Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle on Highway #302 and attempted a vehicle stop. The vehicle did not stop and fled towards Prince Albert. Officers did not pursue the vehicle due to safety reasons. 

Heat warnings are back on in central Saskatchewan and much of the prairies. Those warnings, issued by Environment Canada, are expected to be in place for the next couple of days as the high-pressure ridge re-establishes itself and draws warm air into the region.  

A series of interpretive panels were unveiled at Government House on Monday, July 22. The panels add additional information and context to the content addressing Saskatchewan’s tragic history of residential schools. 

Metal silhouettes, crafted by Indigenous owned business Pro Metal Industries, depict children, who were the focus of surrounding much of the residential school tragedy.