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A possible resolution in the case against a Loon Lake man charged with several weapons-related offences didn’t materialize as previously anticipated. Stephane Joseph Leclerc, 50, appeared via CCTV in Meadow Lake Provincial Court on March 26.

One of the first two deaths from COVID-19 in Saskatchewan was an individual from just outside the Battlefords area. The individual was Alice Grove, 75. Her name was made public Tuesday morning on John Gormley’s radio show.

Prince Albert Police say a triple homicide March 29 isn’t a random incident and there’s no risk to the public but they wouldn’t say whether they have a suspect.

Submitted by SHA Saskatchewan residents’ generosity and support during these extraordinary times is greatly appreciated by all staff and physicians in the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

Dear Editor With all the turmoil going on about COVID-19, it is easy to forget life goes on and other things are happening. The Conservatives are electing a new leader. This is an opportunity to have a say in who that leader will be.

A Saskatchewan RCMP officer has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be self-isolating as per the direction given by the Saskatchewan Health Authority On March 25, a Saskatchewan RCMP police officer was advised by the Saskatchewan Health Authority t

The evening of Friday, March 27, I was hungry. Damned hungry. I’m not going to many restaurants these days, for obvious reasons, but I looked up on my phone how much it would cost me to buy a Big Mac. The answer was $5.89, plus tax.

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band announced it is postponing council elections in an unprecedented move to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The council’s term is now extended on an emergency basis until April 30.