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State of Emergency extended, Re-Open Sask. delayed in Lloydminster and La Loche

State of Emergency extended, Re-Open Sask. delayed in Lloydminster and La Loche

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.
Loon Lake boy's entry chosen to name service dog puppy

Loon Lake boy's entry chosen to name service dog puppy

RCMP Name the Puppy contest
COVID-19 Update: Saskatchewan records sixth death, cluster in Lloydminster

COVID-19 Update: Saskatchewan records sixth death, cluster in Lloydminster

A Saskatchewan resident in their 80s from the far north region has died from complications related to COVID-19. There are now six deaths in the province as a result of being infected with the virus.
Update - Beauval General Store customers at risk of virus

Update - Beauval General Store customers at risk of virus

This advisory has been updated to add some additional direction on self-monitoring and self-isolation: An individual at the Beauval General Store has tested positive for coronavirus (COVID-19) on April 28, 2020 after developing symptoms.
RCMP recover stolen property – Wilkie

RCMP recover stolen property – Wilkie

On April 28, members of the Unity and Wilkie RCMP detachments executed a search warrant at a property located in Wilkie. Stolen property was recovered from the residence.
80 per cent of businesses have experienced high drop in demand

80 per cent of businesses have experienced high drop in demand

Business impacts surveyed by Stats Can and Canadian Chamber on COVID-19 impact
Spring thaw had pumps working overtime

Spring thaw had pumps working overtime

Meota News
New Saskatchewan pandemic modelling released

New Saskatchewan pandemic modelling released

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has released its updated pandemic modelling Tuesday, which pointed to the province being in a better position to deal with COVID-19.
Canadian farmers need real help now

Canadian farmers need real help now

COVID-19 makes it painfully obvious that agriculture is largely misunderstood by the urban-centric Trudeau government
COVID-19 Update: One new case, three more recoveries, eight in hospital

COVID-19 Update: One new case, three more recoveries, eight in hospital

As of April 28, Saskatchewan has one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Regina region, bringing the provincial total to 366. Seventy of the cases are considered active. Three more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 291.
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