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From the SHA: The Saskatchewan Health Authority is notifying the public that individuals who tested COVID-19 positive visited the following locations when they were likely infectious: August 28 from 12 p.m. -1 p.m.

Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, said yesterday that continuing to be a farmer shows he is not too smart. I asked him if the pressure of his harvest was getting to him.

RCMP are investigating after a body was found west of St. Walburg on Tuesday. Police say the deceased is Tyrell Shane Lee Littlewolfe, 24, from Onion Lake Cree Nation. Police say the death is suspicious and suspect foul play.

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Four people have been arrested for drug and weapons offences following a traffic stop Sept. 2 on Railway Ave. by the North Battleford Gang Task Force.

From the province: There are 10 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 3, bringing the total to 1,634 reported cases.

Onion Lake Cree Nation band council has “banished” 32 individuals from the community as they fight illegal drug and gang activity.

From the province: Harvest continues to quickly advance thanks to warm and dry weather in most areas of the province. Crops are rapidly drying down and the majority of producers are now in the field.

Election results are in for the Resort Village of Aquadeo, who held their vote Aug. 29.

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