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The Good News Collective - May 7 edition

The Good News Collective is a handful of short, positive news blurbs designed to remind us that there is still a lot of good going on out there in the world amidst the COVID pandemic.
COVID-19 Update: 13 new cases in Sask.

COVID-19 Update: 13 new cases in Sask.

Six recoveries, 19 in hospital
COVID-19 cases in Manitoba see continued decline

COVID-19 cases in Manitoba see continued decline

Only one new case of COVID-19 was announced in Manitoba May 8, part of a trend toward fewer cases province-wide. Provincial chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin announced only one new case during the government's May 8 briefing.

Province releases suicide prevention plan

A new suicide prevention plan will coordinate activities to promote life and reduce risk factors related to suicide in Saskatchewan.
Bootlegging a problem in northern Saskatchewan: RCMP

Bootlegging a problem in northern Saskatchewan: RCMP

Modern-day bootlegging continues to be a problem in Saskatchewan. Deschambault Lake RCMP recently charged two people in separate incidents for bootlegging. “It’s definitely a problem in northern Saskatchewan,” said Cpl.

Road tests available on a limited basis to those working in health care, agriculture

Limited number of modified Class 5, 4, and 2 road tests available starting May 11
Re-Open Saskatchewan plan cause for cautious optimism in Canora and area

Re-Open Saskatchewan plan cause for cautious optimism in Canora and area

On April 23, Premier Scott Moe and Dr. Saqib Shahab, Saskatchewan’s chief medical health officer, announced the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.
Education Ministry working on a number of different scenarios

Education Ministry working on a number of different scenarios

In the event schools can’t reopen in September
Nineteen new cases of COVID-19 in Sask.

Nineteen new cases of COVID-19 in Sask.

Seventeen more recoveries, 12 in hospital
Town of Outlook budget: Fire hall, water treatment plant among highlights

Town of Outlook budget: Fire hall, water treatment plant among highlights

Realization of new infrastructure calls for ambitious spending & borrowing
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