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As of March 18, 2020, Saskatchewan has eight new, presumptive positive cases. With the previously reported two confirmed cases and six presumptive positives, the province now has 16 cases of COVID-19.

Effective immediately, SaskPower is suspending active collections and will defer disconnecting residential customers for non-payment. These actions are being taken to provide relief to customers who may be affected by COVID-19.

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and its partners undertook a survey of businesses regarding COVID-19, and with over 1000 responses the results are stark but also hold some promise.

Minnesota State Mavericks senior defenceman Edwin Hookenson has been named Western Collegiate Hockey Association’s (WCHA) Student-Athlete of the Year.

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan introduced amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act ensuring employees have access to job protected leaves during a public health emergency.

Finance Minister Donna Harpauer plans to proceed with a scaled-back budget release tomorrow, which is the scheduled date for the provincial budget.

Saskatchewan has its eighth presumptive positive case of COVID-19. The resident in their 50s was tested in Regina, following travel to Vancouver. The individual is self-isolating at home.

In the wake of the ongoing situation surrounding the COVID-19 epidemic, the elementary and high schools in Outlook released the following statements on their social media pages this morning.

As the third and final concert in the 2019/20 Stars for Saskatchewan Concert Series, Christine Tassan et Les Imposteures will be performing on March 17 in Canora, presented by the Canora Arts Council.

Children, parents and grandparents enjoyed spending time together learning during the Regional KidsFirst Intriguing Minds: Parents and Children Together (IMPACT) program.