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A cluster of 13 COVID-19 cases linked to Lloydminster Hospital was a major focus of the province’s daily update on COVID-19 Wednesday.

On April 21, 2020, at approximately 8:50 p.m., Biggar RCMP responded to a motor vehicle collision south of Highway #51, approximately six kilometres east of Biggar, Sask. It was reported that a truck travelling north collided with a parked car.

Scientists at a underground science laboratory in Ontario, SNOLAB , have partnered with international peers to design software for an alternative to the standard mechanical ventilator.

Esterhazy council has approved the 2020 Operating Budget, with the mill rate to remain at 6.5 mills on the current assessment and the commercial mill rate factor to remain at 1.7.

Municipalities in the Esterhazy-Rocanville area will be receiving an additional $1,150,000 in potash tax sharing this year, with RMs receiving up to $384,000 more than last year, and towns receiving up to $49,000 more than last year.

Also 17 new confirmed cases

One new case of coronavirus reported April 29, the same day premier announced plans to begin easing public health restrictions on businesses

First businesses can reopen Monday, northern travel restrictions remain in place

Carlyle and R.M. #63 Fire and Rescue made a gesture of support for the Carlyle RCMP, making a very difficult day a little easier when they showed they were thinking of their fellow emergency responders at the Carlyle RCMP Detachment.

After a case of COVID-19 was diagnosed at James Smith First Nation, Kinistin Saulteaux Nation Chief Greg Scott and the rest of the band council decided to lockdown their community. The lockdown came into effect on April 5.