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Despite economic headwinds and now a full-blown pandemic, the Battleford West development continues to forge ahead. Battleford West Properties Ltd. president Dean Kupchanko has big plans to move forward with the next portion of the project.

From the province: The Saskatchewan Health Authority is asking the public for their support and cooperation in order to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

The man charged in connection to a May 12 homicide in North Battleford made another appearance in provincial court Tuesday. Michael Jordan White, a.k.a.

RM OF HUMBOLDT — A riding mower, acreage sprayer unit and a motorcycle were among the items stolen from outbuildings in the R.M. of Humboldt near Fulda. Humboldt RCMP said entry was forced into the buildings between June 27 and July 3.

RM OF ST. PETER — Items were stolen from a farm residence west of St. Gregor, including a laptop and jewelry. Humboldt RCMP said entry was forced into the home on June 19 between 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

From the province: Warm weather and rainfall this week continued to support crop development.

With safety protocols in place and new features

The city of North Battleford is reporting a partial closure and limited access at the corner of Battleford Road and S. Railway Avenue. The reason is groundwater monitoring. The expected schedule is July 16 & 17, from 8 am to 5 pm.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning of an emergent situation in the southwest and west central areas of the province.

Mitch Hutchinson was sentenced to seven years in prison today in connection to a large drug bust north of Biggar where an RCMP officer was shot.