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As Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 numbers have risen to new heights, New Democratic Party Leader Ryan Meili renewed calls on the government to increase transparency, and take further action.

The Town of Battleford has given its approval to funding to Concern for Youth for 2021. The town has approved $8,000, which was what was previously allocated in their budget for 2021. That amount is smaller than what Concern for Youth had hoped.

As expected the Town of Battleford has given its approval to accepting the SGI Provincial Traffic Safety Funding grant. This is to install the advance-warning system along Highway 4 in Battleford.

UPDATE WEDNESDAY EVENING: Environment Canada: Freezing rain, 10 cm of snow, and blowing snow will affect the region. Freezing rain and snow have moved into much of central Saskatchewan.

EAST CENTRAL — Environment Canada is warning residents of east central Saskatchewan about a winter storm. Humboldt area Around Humboldt, there are strong west to northwest winds expected, with gusts of 110 km/h this afternoon and tonight.

NIPAWIN — Nipawin Town Council gathered on Zoom to usher in the new year with their first council meeting of 2021 Chief Administrative Officer Barry Elliott welcomed a new Director of Works, Utilities, and Engineering to the staff during this first m

MELFORT — While the city council recommending no change for heavy truck routes in Melfort, residents are making their feelings known about the safety of Broadway Avenue South. Members of the council discussed the issue at the Dec.

TISDALE — Tisdale Town Council met for their first meeting of 2021 with a few items to approve for the beginning of the year. With there were no changes to the motion, all tax incentives for the town have been approved for 2021.

At their latest COVID-19 update on Tuesday, it was confirmed by the province that they are extending their current public health order until Jan. 29. This extends by two weeks the order that took effect Dec. 17 which was set to expire Jan. 15.

A bail hearing for an alleged Westside Outlaws street gang member was adjourned in Lloydminster Provincial Court Jan. 11. North Battleford resident Tonia Cantel, 22, has been held in custody since her arrest on Nov. 20, 2020.