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SARM’s (Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities) 115th Annual Convention took place from March 9 to 12 at Evraz Place in Regina.

On March 15 2020, the Swift Current Rural RCMP detachment, the Gull Lake Fire Department and EMS from Gull Lake responded to a structure fire at a rural property northeast of Gull Lake.

Saskatchewan has its seventh presumptive positive case of COVID-19. The resident is in their 60s with recent travel from Arizona. The resident was tested in Regina and is currently in hospital due to unrelated medical issues.

The team of Robyn Silvernagle will have a new look in 2020. Both Silvernagle and Jessie Hunkin are returning but two new players are joining: Kristen Streifel and Dayna Demers.

Today, the Government of Saskatchewan announced further COVID-19 prevention measures.

The Buchanan Open Bonspiel, held from February 25 to 29, was well attended with 14 rinks entered, according to Les Carlson, one of the organizers. “Neighbours from all around made it a success,” said Carlson.

A record number of excited four-year-olds, and a more composed group of four-score-plus skiers enjoyed themselves at this year’s 40th anniversary “Leap Year Loppet” in Duck Mountain Provincial Park (DMPP).

While concern over spread of Coronavirus COVID-19 continues to rise, the risk in Saskatchewan still remains low but is increasing. The decision to close schools is made upon the advice of the provincial Chief Medical Health Officer.

The hiring of swimming pool staff and a proposal regarding landfill decommissioning and a design for a new solid waste facility were among the items of concern for town council at its regular meeting on March 3.

The Barveenok Dance Club will be celebrating its 40th anniversary this year and in the honour of its founding members will be donating a boy's and girl's Hutzul outfit to the Sturgis Station House Museum.