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Today the Government of Saskatchewan released the first quarter export numbers from the province, which were more than $7.4 billion, up 4.2 per cent (seasonally adjusted) compared to the same period last year.

RM OF TORCH RIVER — Due to some rain, the growth of the English fire in the Fort à la Corne Provincial Forest has slowed. As of 11 a.m. on May 21, the fire is estimated to be 41,900 hectares, compared to 40,000 hectares the day before.

Megan Anderson of Carlyle is working on a special charity project for the Saskatchewan Chapter of the Make a Wish Foundation. She was tagged by a friend on Facebook about an appeal for quilts that were especially needed by the Make a Wish Foundation.

EAST CENTRAL — The provincial New Democrats have selected a candidate for Kelvington-Wadena. Linda Patenaude was acclaimed at a virtual nominating convention May 20.

A 42-year-old man charged with holding a girl against her will for four days at a remote cabin appeared again in Meadow Lake Provincial Court May 19.

Many Canadians are itching to get outdoors after weeks of COVID-19 self-isolation and a lengthy winter. Some are able to in provinces where restrictions have been lifted, while others remain close to home.

Between September 2019 and May 2020 culprit(s) broke into a storage Sea Can at the Balcarres Cemetery and stole two new Stihl trimmers, Stihl leaf blower and an older John Deere trimmer. Anyone having information on this crime, please contact Cst.

Two people being accused of a sizable crime spree, including several incidents in the Outlook and surrounding Lake Diefenbaker area appeared in a Saskatoon court room two weeks ago.

Chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab announced on Wednesday the province has recorded its seventh death related to COVID-19, and an additional 21 cases have been confirmed.

A heartwarming update to last week’s front-page story we brought you concerning the theft of donated money and protective masks from a home in Outlook.