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The public is advised of heightened risks surrounding all water activities involving the North Saskatchewan and Churchill River systems, and their tributaries, as well as the South Saskatchewan River system. According to the Water Security Agency.

UPDATE: DeeDee Steele has been located deceased on the Thunderchild First Nation. Turtleford RCMP along with Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes Unit worked in consultation with the Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service in this investigation.

With 56 COVID-19 cases discovered in southwest and west central Saskatchewan last weekend, the opposition New Democrats want the province to reverse its decision to not report case numbers on weekends.

56 new cases from Saturday-Monday

HUMBOLDT — The Humboldt Reid-Thompson Public Library is reopening with a 10 person set capacity limit. “We are very excited about it, happy,” said Michael Langhorst, Humboldt branch librarian.

There are 31 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on July 13. In addition, there were two cases reported on July 11 and 23 cases reported on July 12. This brings the total number of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan to 871, as of July 13.

EAST CENTRAL — Several east central libraries have been officially reopened, with limited capacity made available.

Health services in Saskatchewan continue to expand, with additional everyday programs and services increasing, starting July 13.

The town of Battleford is the latest community to seek provincial assistance after last week’s heavy rain event.

The University of Regina’s Dr. Gordon Asmundson, psychology professor and registered doctoral psychologist, has launched a website for individuals facing stress and anxiety related to COVID-19. The website, www.coronaphobia.