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A 22-year-old North Battleford man charged in connection to the murder of Ryan Gatzke, 27, was scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court May 26. Isaac Melko’s appearance was adjourned until next month.

Manitoba will attempt to return to life as we knew it June 1. The province will move into phase two of a Manitoba-wide reopening plan on Monday. Premier Brian Pallister announced the next stage of the plan at a news conference May 27.

The Saskatchewan Government has announced significant construction projects totalling $17 million at post-secondary institutions in Regina, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw.

Forecasts are predicting a harsher than average fire season for Saskatchewan this year, as the province begins to reopen amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

A 19-year-old man charged with second-degree murder, sexual assault and aggravated assault was released from custody on bail. Nathan Waditaka was released with conditions after a judicial hearing in Prince Albert Court of Queen’s Bench May 26.

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A trial is set for a man charged in connection to a violent home invasion in Unity. Drayden Clinton, 25, of Macklin, appeared in North Battleford Provincial court May 26. Clinton was denied bail and has been in custody since Jan.

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $10.3 million into renewal projects across the provincial park system. This is part of the $7.5 billion two-year capital plan to stimulate the province’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 impact.

A Saskatchewan resident in their 50s from the Far North region who tested positive for COVID-19 has died, bringing the total number of deaths in the province to eight. An additional death is currently under investigation.