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As the popularity of electric vehicles grows across the country, Saskatchewan’s northeastern towns plan to build charging stations to attract the tourists that drive them.

With the provincial and municipal elections coming up in November, local women who hold political offices are not shy to speak about their own political experiences.

Paul Forbs is from Trelawny, a town on the north side of Jamaica. He’s been working in Canada for 20 years. “You’d think that they (Canadians) would respect that we leave Jamaica, we come here, we work in order for them to have food in the store.

EAST CENTRAL — As the popularity of electric vehicles grows across the country, Saskatchewan’s northeastern towns plan to build charging stations to attract the tourists that drive them.

NIPAWIN — The Town of Nipawin got a boost in infrastructure this year following an announcement from the province regarding their announcement regarding the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP).

HUMBOLDT — The City of Humboldt is asking residents to ensure their sump pumps are working properly, with their discharge directed outside, not into the sanitary sewer system.

HUMBOLDT — Humboldt's mayor is warning motorists to not drive on certain streets in Northwest Humboldt due to flooding from the storm.

The Estevan RCMP is investigating a vandalism incident that occurred at the pierced rock formations near Roche Percee recently. Some photos of the vandalism were posted on social media last week.

There's a severe thunderstorm warning for the RMs of Humboldt, LeRoy, Prairie Rose, Usborne, Wolverine and Three Lakes. As of 3:15 p.m.

There is one new case of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan to report on June 14, bringing the provincial total to 665. The new case is in Saskatoon. Of the 665 reported COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan, 24 are considered active.