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Short-term hiring plans remain weak

A significant portion of Canadian farmers have had an incident resulting in an injury or close call on their operation, but these accidents don't necessarily change behaviour, according to a recent survey by Farm Credit Canada (FCC).

Golf, camping and warm weather enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the end of winter and the resumption of spring and summer activities. This is true perhaps this year more than most.

Chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab announced on Wednesday the province has recorded two additional deaths from COVID-19, bringing the total to 10.

On May 21, 2020, the COVID-19 security CheckStop to the Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation received information that a known bootlegger was expected to be transporting alcohol into the community.

Two Saskatchewan residents from the Far North region who tested positive for COVID-19 have died: one is an individual in their 80s and the other is an individual in their 60s. This brings the total number of deaths in the province to 10.

A 22-year-old North Battleford man charged in connection to the murder of Ryan Gatzke, 27, was scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court May 26. Isaac Melko’s appearance was adjourned until next month.

Manitoba will attempt to return to life as we knew it June 1. The province will move into phase two of a Manitoba-wide reopening plan on Monday. Premier Brian Pallister announced the next stage of the plan at a news conference May 27.

The Saskatchewan Government has announced significant construction projects totalling $17 million at post-secondary institutions in Regina, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw.

Forecasts are predicting a harsher than average fire season for Saskatchewan this year, as the province begins to reopen amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.